PASADITA EXPRESS.
2925 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 222016FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITY STILL HAS NO HOT WATER. WATER TEMPERATURE TESTED AT ALL SINKS AND AFTER TESTING SINKS, WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 89F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SHELVING RACKS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE RUSTY AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.ALSO CLEAN AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS THE BOTTOM SHELF TO REMOVE WATER SPILLS AND FOOD STAINS. DIRTY CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN THROUGHLY. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS MUST CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR DEEP FRYER.
POOLING LIQUID ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN.
EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING VENT IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.
LEAK UNDER THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
APR 112016FAILED13 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 47.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 43.2 AND 43.7F. REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 57.3F WITH COOKED RICE AT 50F. MUST REPAIR ALL TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED RICE IN THE REAR PREP COOLER AT 50F. COOKED BEEF IN COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT 43.7F. COOKED RICE AT 43.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE OF DISCARDED FOODS TO BE $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND TO BE 75.4F. AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP INTO THE TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THIRD COMPARTMENT IS BEING DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO SINKS PROPERLY DRAINS WITHOUT BACK UP FOOD WASTE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHROOM WASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR ALL HAND WASHING STATIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FRONT DOOR FOUND WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.OBSERVED 15 TO 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DINING ROOM STORAGE CLOSET. 20 TO 25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SERVER STATION COLA/SALSA COOLER.OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE SERVER STATION AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR MICE AND FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SHELVING RACKS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE RUSTY AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.ALSO CLEAN AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS THE BOTTOM SHELF TO REMOVE WATER SPILLS AND FOOD STAINS. RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AND STEAM TABLE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. DIRTY CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN THROUGHLY. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS MUST CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INTERIOR DEEP FRYER, COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE AND OFFICE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT TO DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN BASEBOARD AND OPEN CREVICE ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT TO OUTDOORS. MUST SEAL.
EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILINGS VENT ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN. MISSING WALL VENT COVER IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE. MISSING BRICKS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
CLUTTER THROUGHOUT OFFICE. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
JAN 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND ONE COOLER NOT MAINTAINING A PROPER TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOUND A 2DR COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AT 48F DEGREES. UNIT WAS TAGGED. DO NOT USE UNIT OR REMOVE TAG. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND CHICKEN 48F, BEEF 50F, BROTH 47F, AND RICE 49.7F (70 LBS AT A VALUE OF $1000.00) ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ABOVE STATED FOODS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. MUST ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR. FOUND LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER AT BOTTOM SHELF OF ABOVE FRIDGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SHELVING RACKS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE RUSTY AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI.ALSO CLEAN AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS THE BOTTOM SHELF TO REMOVE WATER SPILLS AND FOOD STAINS.
MUST REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND ABOVE UNEVEN. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS AND FLOOR UNDER COOKING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING MOP SINK. FOUND ABOVE WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR. MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 2-C0MP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
MUST HAVE NEW EMPLOYEES.(JOSE AVILES AND NANCY HERNANDEZ) OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
AUG 52015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TACOS,TORTAS,BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
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JUL 212015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOORS TO THE PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND TOPS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ALSO,OBSERVED 2 HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DINING ROOM/KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TACOS,TORTAS,BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1502161 DATED:11/21/2014, 33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE: COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 02/21/2015 34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. 02/21/2015 35 MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT CHIPPING WALL SURFACES FRONT PREP AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, 02/21/2015 36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA, 02/21/2015. --MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/28/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
RUSTY SHELVINGS AT THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. GASKETS AT REAR 2 DOOR COOLER ARE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
COOK HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.
NOV 212014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE: COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.
MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT CHIPPING WALL SURFACES FRONT PREP AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA,
MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA,
APR 242014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING FRONT SERVICE AREA,
APR 152014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT AND BACK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, CITATION SERIOUS ISSUED :7-38-020
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED DATED: 08/14/2013 FOR INSPECTION REPORT #1360254, VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARD, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE GRILL, PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. 35 VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND GAP AROUND THE VENT AND ON THE WALL IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. 38 LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. 40 MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING FRONT SERVICE AREA,
AUG 142013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARD, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE GRILL, PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.
VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND GAP AROUND THE VENT AND ON THE WALL IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
SEP 52012PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS DOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, MOP SINK AND CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING BOWL IN WASHROOM.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA, REMOVE CEILING PEELING PAINT AT SAME AREA, CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK.
INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
INSTRUCTED CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
JUN 172011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/10/11.
JUN 102011FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER TEMP AT 59.5F-60.0F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED, CRITICAL VIOLATION. MANAGER RE-IGNITED WATER HEATER PILOT AND TANK RECOVERED TO 117.7F AT 3:10PM.
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE DRIPPING ON THE RIM OF THE LID AND TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS.
MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 2 COMPT SINK AND 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD. MUST RELOCATE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM ABOVE DRAINBOARD. MUST REMOVE ALL THE OVER SIZED POTS AND REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONE THAT WILL FIT INSIDE THE SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DINING AREA, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
MUST RELOCATE THE GAS STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, GAS BURNERS EXTEND BEYOND HOOD CANOPY. MUST RE INSTALL THE MOP SINK, WHICH WAS REMOVED.
FEB 172010FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR NEEDS REPAIR AND RESEALING.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
NEED TO CAP OFF UNUSED SODA DRAIN FRONT.
UNUSED EQUIPMENT CLUTTER REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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