PEPE'S TACO.
2 E 112TH PL · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
14 of 25 inspections passed, 6 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 22 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 12026PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE REAR OUTER DOOR WITH A 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH IT, MAKING IT NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON A STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN/CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE LARGE CAN OPENER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH RUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
NOV 262025PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FEB 242025PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED TIMED FAUCET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN WOMEN WASHROOM. WATER MUST RUN CONTINUOUSLY FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS BEFORE REACTIVATING FAUCET.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA AND SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINK INF RONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
JUL 102024PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
OCT 202023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT USING. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE CAN OPENER WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
FOUND THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WITH RUST, DIRT AND PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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AUG 112023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT USING. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE CAN OPENER WITH RUST, FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER.
FOUND THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WITH RUST, DIRT AND PINK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
MAR 92022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 22022FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550176 ON 2-23-22:54-OBSERVED FRONT LID MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER. LIDS SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING. OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
FEB 232022FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA, MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CARDBOARD BOXES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON MULTI-USE LIDS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER AND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND ALONG WALLS IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FRONT LID MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER, LIDS SHALL BE TIGHT-FITTING. OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND AND TOP OF CONTAINER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIRED SIGNAGE INSIDE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE BUSINESS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING VACCINATION STATUS FOR DINE-IN CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR RECORDS RELATING TE EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
JAN 82021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
MAR 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ONSITE AT ALL TIMES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-010.
MUST CLEAN PREP STATION TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED PRECOOKED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PIC TO LABEL WITH DATES AND TIMES (FIFO).
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVER THE FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVER THE COOK WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2282639 DATE 4-4-19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
APR 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED THAT PIC MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED, BEEF TACOS,ETC.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY. MUST INCLUDE APPROPICATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS, DISPOSABLE MOP, FACE MASK, GLOVES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE, READY TO EAT HELD FOR 24HRS OR MORE MUST HAVE DATE MARKING OF PREPARED DATE AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR BEEF DISHES, HAMBURGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD,( HAMBURGERS) THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER MUST HAVE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.MUST PROVIDE.
NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR PIC. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAQTION CERTIFACTE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
JUN 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES 47.7F, RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 49.3F, AND SOUR CREAM 52.3F-58.3F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $40 OF FOOD. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
REPAIR HAND DRYER IN MEN WASHROOM.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP IN ICE BIN TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
JAN 302017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. 2- CONTAINERS, APPROX 80-LBS OF COOKED PINTO BEANS AT 48.7F,47.8F PREPARED ON 1-28-17 AND 4-LBS OF PORK,CHICKEN TAMALES AT 48.6,46.9F,AND 3-LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 51.6F.MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOODS AT APPROX $60.00.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
TISSUE HOLDER DEVICE ON WALL IN BOTH WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR,( VERY LOOSE).MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLDERS.
FEB 112016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561562 ON 7-24-15 AND SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1631360 ON 2-4-16: 45-INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
REPLACE DAMAGED FOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES ETC OUTSIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA.
FEB 42016FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES 50.4F AND SOUR CREAM 48.8F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON TOP PORTION OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPING DOWN SURFACES WITH SOILED CLOTH, WIPING HANDS ON SOILED APRON, TOUCHING FACE, AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD HANDLER ALSO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD, TORTILLAS, TACO SHELLS, LETTUCE, TOMATOES, AND CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING TACOS FOR DIRECT CUSTOMER SERVICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS. THERE IS NO BAR HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPOONS, SPATUALAS, ETC CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561562 ON 7-24-15: 32-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AND PROVIDE HANDLE ON THE TOP DOOR OF THE PREP REACH-IN COOLER .MAINTAIN SAME. 35-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BEHIND THE MOP SINK(LOWER WALL). INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 45-INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS, KNIFE RACK.
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES ETC OUTSIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA.
JUL 242015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AND PROVIDE A HANDLE ON THE TOP DOOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND IN THE COOLERS AND THE CAN OPENER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BEHIND THE MOP SINK (LOWER WALL).
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOPSINK AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR AND TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
JUL 172015FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT CAN MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE PREP REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF (48.9F), SOUR CREAM (50.4-52.3F), CHEESE (53.4F-54.5F), GUACOMOLE (53.0F), PICO DE GALLO (49.7F) AND CUT TOMATOES (53.9F). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVE DISH WASHER WASHING UTENSILS BUT NOT SANITIZING THEM. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP, EMPLOYEE IS USING A SOAPY SPONGE TO WASH THE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK AND ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO SANITIZER TEST KIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM THE CAN OPENER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AND PROVIDE A HANDLE ON THE TOP DOOR OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, THE ICE MACHINE, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND IN THE COOLERS AND THE CAN OPENER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR BEHIND THE MOP SINK (LOWER WALL).
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE MOPSINK AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE REAR AND TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
SEP 102014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
APR 82014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
JAN 172013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
JAN 102013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER UNDER SODA DISPENSER SHELVES, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND CARBON DIOXIDE TANKS, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG NORTH WALL NEAR REAR DOOR, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON UNUSED BEVERAGE DISPENSER ALONG SOUTH WALL, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR, SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #545777 ON 1-26-12. 38-MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE ISLAND OASIS JUICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AREAS.
SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. STORE ALL STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 262012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS,ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE ISLAND OASIS JUICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
JAN 192012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING RACKS,ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY EXTEND WASTE LINE FROM THE ISLAND OASIS JUICE MACHINE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.
MAY 172010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE COOKED FOODS-FIFO.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED TABLE CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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