MAR 6
2025
PASS 1 violation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN
PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT.
Chicago Health Dept
3231-3237 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).
22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
VIOLATIONS
98
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 23
2024
PASS 3 violations
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES WITH MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING COMMON NAME OF LARGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REAR WALK IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET IN DISREPAIR, CAUSING EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR DOOR FRAME. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME, FREE OF ICE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR
OCT 20
2023
PASS 3 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 1
2022
PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BANQUET MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. FAUCETS MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR TILES AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN BAR, PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND WATER DAMAGED SURFACES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
AUG 22
2022
FAIL 17 violations 3 CRITICAL
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING UNWRAPPED READY TO EAT FOOD(TACOS, TAQUITOS, CHEESE)WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED READY TO EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS ANS SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS, DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE USE GLOVES OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BANQUET MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. FAUCETS MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR AREA. 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 FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED EGGS AND STEAK BREAKFAST ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AND SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UTENSIL HANDLES LAYING ON TOP OF CINNAMON SUGAR IN PREP AREA AND SHREDDED LETTUCE IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSIL HANDLES ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SPIDER WEBS ON CEILING NEAR WATER HEATER ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN FLOOR TILES AND ALONG BASEBOARDS IN BAR, PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND WATER DAMAGED SURFACES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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JAN 27
2021
PASS 2 violations
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF REACH IN CABINETS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
AUG 9
2019
PASS 5 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON FAUCET IN MEN WASHROOM, COOLER GASKETS OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND SURFACES OF ISLAND OASIS MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN WEST BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN ICE CREAM PREP/WAIT STATION AREA AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN EAST BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 1
2019
FAIL 6 violations
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON FAUCET IN MEN WASHROOM, COOLER GASKETS OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND SURFACES OF ISLAND OASIS MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN WEST BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN ICE CREAM PREP/WAIT STATION AREA AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN EAST BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE FOR BEEF (STEAK). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING TIN MENS TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO HAVE CEILING SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGAN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO HAVE.
APR 17
2018
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR RICE CONTAINER LID BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WEST WALK-IN COOLER WALLS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
APR 10
2018
FAIL 4 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 ON REPORT 2081847 DATED 9/8/2017, CORRECT BY DATE 10/26/2017. #38 STATES NO HANDSINK AT EAST SIDE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO PROPER DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED REAR RICE CONTAINER LID BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WEST WALK-IN COOLER WALLS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
SEP 8
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FRONT WAIT STATION SMALL CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AT THE EAST SIDE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER CONNECTED TO PROPER DRAIN..
JUL 26
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER STORAGE SHELVES RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, AND OR REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AT EAST SIDE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 28
2017
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE BULK CONTAINER LID BROKEN,(USING A FOIL PAN AS COVER) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW LID.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE BOOTHS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO PULL BOOTHS SEATS OFF AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE BOOTHS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE UTILITY SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN WATER DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR STORAGE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A DULL LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA FRON OF MICROWAVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
JUN 10
2016
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEED AT FRONT WAIT STATION. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 10
2015
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.(DUSTY).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED NO CEILING IN THE LADIES REST ROOM (EXPOSED INSTULATION ON WALLS)INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING/UPPER WALLS.
JUN 23
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE 3 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER, NEED TO REPAIR AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE. OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS, FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE. OBSERVED RUSTY WALLS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OFF THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, OR REPLACE WALL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED BAR GUN HOLDERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OUT OF HOLDER WHEN NOT IN USE AND NEED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PROPANE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
APR 12
2013
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. REPAIR SAME. 3-COMPARTMENT BAR SINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
JUN 18
2012
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE MNACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. BAR GUN HOLDERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS. MUST INSTALL
DEC 22
2011
PASS 9 violations
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 BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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 INVERT MULTIUSE UNTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED STRAWS.
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 REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE, BOTH WALK IN COOLER & FRONT PREP AREA GLASS REACH IN SHELVING UNITS,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER & DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.
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 SHELVING UNITS IN ALL REACH IN & WALK IN COOLERS,UNUSED STORAGE COOLERS,FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,VENTILATION VENTS.
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 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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 HOLES & DAMAGED WALLS & CEILINGS IN TOILET ROOM,REAR AREA & WHERE NEEDED,GAPS AT WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALL OVER 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BOTH BAR AREAS OVER 3- COMP SINK.
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 FAUCETS AT 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR AREA.
APR 11
2011
PASS 3 violations
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTH POP GUN HOLSTERS ( BANQUET AND FRONT BAR ), ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR AND SIDE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS IN BOTH STORAGE AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NOV 10
2010
PASS 3 violations
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. FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. FAUCETS AT BOTH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WHEN THE FAUCETS ARE SHUT OFF. INSTD. TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.
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. NO THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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