SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

POLLO FELIZ.

BEAT. 41/100

3120 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 16, 2026 · passed

Failed 10 of 27 inspections. 30 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
27
12 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 10 failed
VIOLATIONS
129
includes 30 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Dec 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 16
2026
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PREVENT HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 21
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT FLY PAPER HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND INFORM LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN OF NEED FOR INSECT CONTROL DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 13
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HADWASH SIGN AT HANDSINK IN DISHWASH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

OCT 30
2023
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 23
2023
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

FEMALE EMPLOYEE EATING IN PREP AREA WITH PLATE OF FOOD ON PREP TABLE. INSTD TO EAT IN DESIGNATED DINING AREA

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY STRIPS HANGING IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS AND UTILIZE PROPER INSECT CONTROL DEVICE APPROVED FOR PREMISES.

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

ALUMINUM FOIL LINING WITH RUST UNDERNEATH ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE WET FLOOR SURFACE IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.

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OCT 19
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND ON CEILINGS (SPIDERWEBS, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49.6F-53.0F (RAW CHICKEN PARTS, SLICED TOMATOES, MACARONI SALAD, COLESLAW). PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED #10 OF FOOD AT COST OF $100. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD FOODS MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND ON CEILINGS(SPIDERWEBS, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 20
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOIL LINER ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHTOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHITNG IN REAR PREP AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINAIN.

APR 18
2019
PASSED
0 violations
APR 5
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT PREMISES MUST CLEAN-UP KIT, INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, APRON, MASK, SANITIZER TO KILL NOROVIRUS, ETC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS 122.3 DEGREES F) IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN/COOK AREA AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED THAT TCS FOODS FOR HOT HOLDING SHOULD BE AT 135 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 24 PIECES OF CHICKEN/3 LBS., $60 DOLLARS VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LIKE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE SEASONED CHICKEN, AND BLACK PLASTIC CRATES USED TO STORE CILANTRO AND ONIONS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL IN KITCHEN NEXT TO THE GRILL WITH CHIPPED PAINT AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

SEP 24
2018
FAILED
17 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIFED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEANS,RICE,SLASA,ETC AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector Comments: 4-204.112 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: 3-602.11 MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS(DESSERTS) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

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

Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(B)(C)MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,TORTILLA GRILL,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LIGHT SHIELDS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,PREP COOLERS,GRILLS,SODA NOZZLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS,WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASE AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL AND HOLE IN SAME IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND OR ELEVATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA 1ST FL.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: 6-501.14 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT 2222254 9/12/18 NOT CORRECTED-#38 STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 20 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,CRAWLING ON LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE,REAR HALLWAY STORAGE AREA,LOWER CABINET OF SODA STATION.ALSO.APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE OF REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK,INSIDE CRACKS AND CREVICES OF MOTOR OF CHICKEN MARINATE MACHINE,,UNDERSIDE OF 1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BETWEEN WALL AND UPPER LEDGE OF SINK AND CRAWLING ON WOOD SUPPORT BEHIND THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER CHICKEN MARINATE MACHINE AND UP THE WALL ABOVE 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON CUTTING BOARD LEANING AGAINST SINK. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/24/18.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

SEP 12
2018
FAILED
17 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB.MACARONI SALAD 50.5F,1/2 LB.PICO DE GALO 48.9F,1/2LB.COLE SLAW 51.8F,1/2LBS.STEAK 56.1F,1/2LB CACTUS 51.3F INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND 1/2LB.RED SALSA 46.4F,1/2LB.GREEN SALSA 46.0F,1/2LB.RED SPICY SALSA 53.6F ON SALAD BAR.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4.5LBS.$28.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS(DESSERTS) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 10-LIVE LARGE FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO.A DEAD RODENT ON LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/12/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)

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

4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)(C)MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,TORTILLA GRILL,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LIGHT SHIELDS,PREP COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES AND FLOOR DRAINS,WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASE AT COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL AND HOLE IN SAME IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

NOV 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS, ETC.. NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO PROVIDE PERESON WITH CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATAION. 7-38-012

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

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE FOOD GRADE COVERS ON ALL CONTAINERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, UNDER ICE MACHINE AND UNDER ALL SINKS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ONE OF TWO HANDSINKS IN LADIES WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. WATER IN TURNED OFF. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 27
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 25
2017
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND BLACK DIRTY GREASEY WATER COMING FROM 4 DIFFERENT FLOOR DRAINS WHEN WATER IS RUN FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK OR HAND SINKS. ALL FLOOR DRAINS MUST DRAIN FREELY ALLOWING NO WATER TO BACK UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR. TOP IS SMASHED IN ALLOWING GREASE TO POOL IN THE CENTER OF TOP. GREASE ENCRUSTED TO SIDES AS WELL INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND CLEAN CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MULTI USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS THAT ARE MELTED IN POOR REPAIR MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT (WALK IN COOLER) TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, CLEAN SODA DISPENSOR MACHINE TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINETS UNDER SODA DISPENSOR TO REMOVE ALL COFFEE SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS IN NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REMOVING OR REORGANIZING TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 22
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 14
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP LIDS TIGHT FITTING AND DO NOT OVERFLOW GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. RECOMMENDED ADDING ADDITIONAL PICK UP OR DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 31
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BOTH 1 COMPARTMENTS SINKS,, IS READING 90.OF,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

MUST CELAN THE 2 GRILLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD PARTICLES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR PEEP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMTERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA

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

REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

OCT 9
2015
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 7
2015
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN ENTIRE FACILITY. TEMPERATURE AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS WERE 64.6F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOM WASHBOWLS WERE 63.6F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, BOTH 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS WERE AT 63.0F, AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 63.8 AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND/OR OPERATING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1532950 DATED 4/16/2015; VIOLATION #35 CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, AND VIOLATION #41 OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE, RECAULK AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN TWO OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A GRILL, LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, THAT IS NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE GRILL SO IT IS DIRECTLY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.

OCT 6
2015
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 6LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.1F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN ENTIRE FACILITY. TEMPERATURE AT BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINKS WERE 64.6F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOM WASHBOWLS WERE 63.6F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, BOTH 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS WERE AT 63.0F, AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS AT 63.8 AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND/OR OPERATING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR AND IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1532950 DATED 4/16/2015; VIOLATION #35 CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED, AND VIOLATION #41 OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE, RECAULK AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN TWO OF THE DRY STORAGE ROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A GRILL, LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, THAT IS NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE GRILL SO IT IS DIRECTLY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORSanitation
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET, NO CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.

APR 16
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

TWO LIGHTS OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER HOODED SYSTEM, REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

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

OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.

APR 6
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; A 1/4 INCH GAP OBSERVED IN BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER; SEAL GAP. OBSERVED TWENTY DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALL IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE THE SINKS; MUST ELIMNINATE DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE HANDLING AND PREPARING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SUCH AS CHICKEN); A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND KITCHEN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. (BEANS, SUGAR, RICE)

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE SOOT, FOOD AND WATER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT AREA.

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

CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE WALL OUTLET INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE PANTRY. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SOOT FROM GRILL SMOKE. THE WALL IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL. TWO WALL TILE BROKEN NEXT TO THE GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; REPLACE OR SEAL WHERE OPENING OBSERVED.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

TWO LIGHTS OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER HOODED SYSTEM; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

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

OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT; REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.

JUL 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED IMMEDIATELY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT PRODUCE (TOMATOES, CILANTRO, AVOCADOS. VISIBLE CHICKEN BLOOD DRIPPING ON PRODUCE BOXES. ALL READY TO EAT PRODUCTS VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD MGR TO STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

CRITICALFood 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 TESTED. UNIT TAGGED, HELD FOR INSPECTION AND INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTD TO UTILIZE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED, VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MGR CAN NOT LOCATE. INSTD TO HAVE VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE BEYOND REPAIR, PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. NO STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT THAT IS USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING.

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

FLOOR NOT DRY IN REAR BY DISHMACHINE AREA. INSD TO KEEP DRY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

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

EXTREME CLUTTER, BOXES ON FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO ORGANIZE, PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 ICHES ABOVE AND AWAY FROM WALL.

DEC 9
2013
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 5
2013
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

THE COFFEE AND TEA MACHINES UPSTAIRS AND THE HOSE IN THE BASEMENT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS NO BACK FLOW PROTECTION, INSTALL ADEQUATE BACK FLOW PROTECTION PER PLUMBING CODE.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THE LOG BOOK IS NOT ON PREMISES, OBTAIN A COMPLETE AND UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK INCLUDING A COPY OF THE PEST CONTROL LICENSE, MAP OF PREMISES AND ALL OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT HAS NO HOT AND COLD WATER PIPES. WATER IS SUPPLIED BY AN UNPROTECTED GARDEN HOSE, PROPERLY PLUMB THE SINK.

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

THE DISH ROOM MOP AREA IS NOT GROUTED, CONTINUE GROUTING THE FLOOR UNTIL IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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

THE WALLS HAVE GAPS AND OPENINGS WHERE CONSTRUCTION IS BEING COMPLETED, CONTINUE TO REPAIR THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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

REMOVE ALL CONTRUCTION DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THE PREMISES.

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