SEP 30
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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1315 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 30, 2021 · passed
8 of 14 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Mar 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE COVER FOR THE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR(CRACKED/BROKEN) THROUGH OUT THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 92020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-203.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE DRINK PREP AREA IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE
3-201.11(B) OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE, EMPLOYEE STATES THE DESSERTS ARE "MADE AT HOME BY THE OWNER'S DAUGHTER" INSTRUCTED TO NOT SELL FOODS MADE AT HOME AND DO NOT SELL FOODS FROM UNAPPROVED SOURCES. ALL FOODS SOLD IN THE FACILITY MUST BE FROM APPROVED SOURCES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ABOUT 50 PACKAGES OF DESSSERTS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID DESSERTS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
MAY 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED MADE ON SITE FLAN, RICE PUDDING, AND CATUS SALAD PRE-PACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO PROPER LABEL ABOVE ITEMS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONPREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS.
JAN 302018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST BE ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE COOKING UTENSILS IN 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST USE SMALLER UTENSILS(POTS)OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3-COMP SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY THROUGHOUT FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER OR PROPERLY STORE ITEMS LOCATED BEHIND REAR FRONT BEVERAGE COUNTER. ORGANI.ZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
FEB 222017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS AND GRILL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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FEB 142017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 68F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER ABOVE 110F TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1938112 ON 7/6/16 NOT CORRECTED: 33 - OBSERVED THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. 34 - OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP. 45 - FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS AND GRILL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN THE BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK. THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT IS LEAKING WATER FROM THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK. THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING AND HAS A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR.
JUL 62016PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1533242 DATE 11/20/2015 VIOLATION # 29 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE, MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOOD FOR SALE WITH OUT PROPER LABEL, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING.(FLAN, AND SALSA).
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED KNIFES IMPROPERLY STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA, STORED BETWEEN CABINTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT MIDDLE BOX FREEZER LID BROKEN OFF/RUSTY, INSNTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIFES,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE JET SPRAY MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
NOV 202015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537298 ON 4-24-15 45-FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK, SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, ETC OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
APR 242015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 24
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE BY 7-24-15.
OCT 172014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND RUSTY SHELVINGS,TOPS OF CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREAS MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN ALSO,SECTION OF WALL IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE,SEAL OPENING AT CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS ON WALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 292014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 29
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES DO NOT HAVE AN UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UTILITY SINK.
SEP 252013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CHICKEN 144.6*F
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO SEAL THE RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NEED SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP. SINK.
OCT 52011PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 5
2011
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
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. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THROUGHOUT PREMISES OR REPLACE THEM HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT ON THE WEST WALL IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA SO THERE IS MORE LIGHT.
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. LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE WATER HEATER ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAR 22011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING THE RICE, BEANS ECT. NOT LSBELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.
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. THE HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN THE CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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