Chicago
18
BEAT

Pepe'S Restaurant

7026 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 · Garfield Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found

Inspections
19
11 passed
Last Inspected
2024-01-23
Pass Rate
58%
4 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2022, 2020...)
Most recent inspection (2024-01-23) was a failure
Sanitation issues found across 60 inspections
Other issues found across 15 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 60×
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Other critical 15×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
Chemical Safety serious
2024-01-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TC FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITA...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL DRIPPING ON ICE STORED IN BIN BELOW. (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED. #7...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF BEANS AND RICE NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE INGREDIENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE INGREDIENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED PIPE ON CEILING NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ANY CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2023-02-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSU...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BAR, PREP AND MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, SYRUP BOTTLES STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR, CANDY STORED ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ICE BIN NOT COVERED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND C...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE INSIDE ICE BIN IN BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

minor Other

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

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

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ONSERVED LEAK UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN PREP, BAR AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2022-02-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN BAR AND PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

2022-02-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN BAR AND PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL WITH EXCESSIVE PINK SLIME ACCUMULATION. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSED OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

minor Sanitation

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

PRESET EXPOSED PLATES ON DINING TABLES. Preset TABLEWARE may be exposed if: (1) Unused settings are removed when CONSUMER is seated; or (2) Settings not removed when a CONSUMER is seated are cleaned and SANITIZED before further use. INSTD TO CORRE...

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THIS ORDER INSTD TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT ENTRANCE OR INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT INFORMING DINE IN PATRONS OF THE VACCINATION REQUIREMENT . INSTD TO POST SIGNS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

2020-01-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED THE CLEANUP PROCEDURES, BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS, ALSO CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE LADIES TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT#2356875 DATE 1/16/2020, CORRECT BY DATE JAN.23,2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

2020-01-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SEE VIOLATION # 60

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS, ALSO CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE LADIES TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL FOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION # 60

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT IN COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT#2279256 DATE 3/12/2019. CORECT BY DATE JUN.12,2019. VIOLATION#16 INTERIOR PANEL STILL NOT CLEAN, THERE IS A PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL. #51 PLUMBER PUTTY STILL IN THE IST COMPARTMENT OF T...

2019-03-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN INCLUDING SUPPLIES LISTED ON PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

FOOD HANDLER CONTINUOSLY USING BARE HANDS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT TOMATOES, LETTUCE AND CHEESE ON TACOS FOR MULTIPLE CUSTOMERS ORDERS. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO UTILIZE GLOVES, UTENSILS, TONGS, ETC. PRIORITY VI...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOODS UNDER REFIGERATION NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (SALSA, COOKED BEANS, COOKED STEAK, ETC.) ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS, PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD (CARNE ASADA). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

UNCOVERED BASKETS OF CHIPS STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER WITHOUT ANY BARRIER INBETWEEN. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP LINE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO RESURFACE; OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

USING MILK CRATE TYPE BLACK CONTAINERS AS STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER CONATINERS, THAT ARE SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ENCRUSTED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, AND LEGS, WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, TENDERIZER, STORAGE SHELVES THOROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PUTTY BEING USED AT SEAM OF 1ST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO PROPERLY SEAL SEAM.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION.

2018-06-29 Pass Complaint
5
minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS AT HOT HOLDING TABLE AND CONDIMENT COOLER STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF AT THE BAR HOLDING THE TOP SHELF LIQUOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLOWING NOT CLEAN, SLICER, CHOPER CUTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, TABLE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SLICER, AND BY THE CHOPPER, AND THE INTERIOR WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHES ON THE CUTING BOARDS, AND COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER AMOUNT OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD NOT ELEVATED 6" OF THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AL FOOD PRODUCT 6"

2018-05-07 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS AT HOT HOLDING TABLE, AND CONDIMENT COOLER STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELF AT THE BAR HOLDING THE TOP SHELF LIQUOR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, SLICER, CHOPPER CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, TABLE STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SLICER,AND BY THE CHOPPER, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SH...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE GREASE.

minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHES ON CUTTING BOARDS, AND COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH PROPER AMOUNT OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCT 6".

2017-01-20 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY SURFACES ON ALL WIRE STORAGE RACKS (IN WALK IN COOLER, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SIN), ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING IN REAR DISHMACHINE AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WATER DAMAGED, WORN, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER MISSING INTERNALLT FOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR COLD AND HOT FOODS (ONLY HOT FOOD METAL STEM AVAILABLE). INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

2016-02-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS, REACH IN COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2015-09-14 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN THE WALK-IM COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND REAR STORAGE AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

2014-05-13 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN IN THE PREP AREA: THE CAN OPENER, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LOWER PREP TABLES WITH CARDBOARD ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE VENTS IN THE CEILING OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS IN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRE PPM OF SANITIZER USED) WHEN NOT IN USE.

2013-04-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WITH WORN, PITTED SURFACES. REPLACE SAME

minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER AND FAUCET HANDLES OF REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE.

2013-04-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN FINAL RINSE TESTED. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER SET UP AND USE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (ONL...

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WITH WORN, PITTED SURFACES. REPLACE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER AND FAUCET HANDLES OF REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. DRAIN LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE.

2012-05-24 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

SLICER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN CORNERS UNDER EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING IN NEED OF REPAIR ABOVE PREP REACH IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

DUST AT AIR VENT IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2011-07-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR. ELEVATE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT OF FLAT TOP GRILL IN POOR REPAIR, MELTING. REMOVE SAME AND REPLACE. INSTD TO HAVE WIRE STORAGE RACKS SUFFICIENT DISTANCE FROM UTILTY SINK. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF BROILER AND WALL BEHIND BROILER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. CEILING SURROUNDING VENT IN DINING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

2011-07-15 Fail Canvass
4
serious Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BAR PREP AREA INSTALLED WITHOUT REQUIRED EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED ON DINING TABLES. INSTD TO WRAP, PROPERLY PROTECT OR PLACE SETTINGS AS CUSTOMERS ARE SEATED. EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR. ELEVATE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT OF FLAT TOP GRILL IN POOR REPAIR, MELTING. REMOVE SAME AND REPLACE. INSTD TO HAVE WIRE STORAGE RACKS SUFFICIENT DISTANCE FROM UTILTY SINK. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF BROILER AND WALL BEHIND BROILER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. CEILING SURROUNDING VENT IN DINING AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

2010-01-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL PRE-COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WORN, PIITED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR BY MEAT SLICER. CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOM, DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMTER IN PREP COOLER.

100
Giordano'S of Midway
100
D'Anardo
76
Taco Burrito King
74
Tequila Restaurant
38
Little Caesars # 1744

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