POLLO FELIZ.
3120 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 27 inspections. 30 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 162026PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PREVENT HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 212025PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING HADWASH SIGN AT HANDSINK IN DISHWASH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 232023FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEMALE EMPLOYEE EATING IN PREP AREA WITH PLATE OF FOOD ON PREP TABLE. INSTD TO EAT IN DESIGNATED DINING AREA
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
FLY STRIPS HANGING IN PREP AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS AND UTILIZE PROPER INSECT CONTROL DEVICE APPROVED FOR PREMISES.
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.
EXCESSIVE WET FLOOR SURFACE IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
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OCT 192022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND ON CEILINGS (SPIDERWEBS, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 52022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND ON CEILINGS(SPIDERWEBS, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN OVER HEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 202020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOIL LINER ON ALL SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHTOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHITNG IN REAR PREP AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINAIN.
APR 52019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED WALL IN KITCHEN NEXT TO THE GRILL WITH CHIPPED PAINT AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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 242018FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
Inspector Comments: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Inspector Comments: 2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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
Inspector Comments: 4-204.112 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: 3-602.11 MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS(DESSERTS) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
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.
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.
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.
6-501.114 MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND OR ELEVATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA 1ST FL.
Inspector Comments: 6-501.14 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 122018FAILED17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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)
3-501.17 OBSERVED FOOD STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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)
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)
4-204.112 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS FOR TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
3-602.11 MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS(DESSERTS) ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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)
4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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.
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.
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.
6-501.14 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
NOV 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
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
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST HAVE FOOD GRADE COVERS ON ALL CONTAINERS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ONE OF TWO HANDSINKS IN LADIES WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. WATER IN TURNED OFF. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252017FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
MULTI USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS THAT ARE MELTED IN POOR REPAIR MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REMOVING OR REORGANIZING TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 222016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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 142016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 312016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
MUST CELAN THE 2 GRILLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF FOOD PARTICLES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE REAR PEEP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMTERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
OCT 72015FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE, RECAULK AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 62015FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE, RECAULK AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET, NO CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
APR 162015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
TWO LIGHTS OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER HOODED SYSTEM, REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT. REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.
APR 62015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND KITCHEN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. (BEANS, SUGAR, RICE)
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.
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.
TWO LIGHTS OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER HOODED SYSTEM; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS OF THE BASEMENT; REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA.
JUL 112014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
FLOOR NOT DRY IN REAR BY DISHMACHINE AREA. INSD TO KEEP DRY.
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
THE DISH ROOM MOP AREA IS NOT GROUTED, CONTINUE GROUTING THE FLOOR UNTIL IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
THE WALLS HAVE GAPS AND OPENINGS WHERE CONSTRUCTION IS BEING COMPLETED, CONTINUE TO REPAIR THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
REMOVE ALL CONTRUCTION DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM THE PREMISES.
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