PONCITLAN JALISCO NO.1.
4460 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 26 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 272025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN INSIDE A BIN OR CONTAINER.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE ICE SHIELD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP OF A BROWN-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 122024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
JAN 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. BEEF AT 62.5F AND 82.3F, CHICKEN AT 46.7F AND RICE AT 44.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP ROOM AND NEXT TO THE AC UNIT (ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASES) IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 162023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED SOAP DISPENSER.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
6-201.11-- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
2-102.13--OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAY 152023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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SEP 92022FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. RAW BEEF, PICO DE GALLO, AND COOKED PORK FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF TCS FOOD (SEAFOOD SOUP) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS; FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
FOUND HEAVY OLD FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE "COLD BEVERAGES" COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP ROOM AND NEXT TO THE AC UNIT (ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASES) IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO BASE COVING IN THE REAR DISH AND PREP ROOM. MUST PROVIDE BASE COVING ALONG THE WALL BASES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM AND INSIDE THE REAR PREP ROOM, AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/2/2022 REPORT #2556669 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #47 (4-501.11) FOUND TORN GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #47 (4-101.19) OBSERVED RUST ON THE METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR RAETONE COOLER IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES. VIOLATION #58 (6-303.11) FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND THE REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 22022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND TORN GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR RAETONE COOLER IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES.
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND THE REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
MAY 42022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE REAR PREP ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR RAETONE COOLER IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE STORAGE SHELVES.
FOUND TORN GASKETS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR BROKEN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE PUBLIC RESTROOM ACCESSIBLE IN THE WAREWASHING ROOM WITHOUT ANY SEPARATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT RESTROOMS FOR PUBLIC USE CANNOT BE LOCATED IN A WAREWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND HEAVY DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP ROOM AND BEHIND THE AC UNIT IN THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE DISH ROOM AND THE REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
APR 142021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
APR 62021FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN/DISH HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK BERWEEN THE SINK AND PREP TABLE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2367112 FROM 04/13/2020. 10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND IN WASH ROOM. 38 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP 1/4" INCH GAP AT LEFT BOTTOM OF MENTIONED DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 47 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO ICE MAKER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET. 53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. 55 OBSERVED REAR STORAGE TOOL ROOM WITH CLUTTER,BOXES,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
APR 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND IN WASH ROOM.
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP 1/4" INCH GAP AT LEFT BOTTOM OF MENTIONED DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO ICE MAKER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE TOOL ROOM WITH CLUTTER,BOXES,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
APR 132020FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND IN WASH ROOM.
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH BROKEN WEATHERSTRIP 1/4" INCH GAP AT LEFT BOTTOM OF MENTIONED DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO ICE MAKER AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE TOOL ROOM WITH CLUTTER,BOXES,ETC.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
JUN 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
JUN 182019FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE PREPARE FOOD AND PUT IT ON A PLATE AND THEN USE THEIR FINGER TO CLEAN SOME FOOD OFF OF THE EDGE OF THE PLATE AND THEN PUT SHREDDED CHEESE ON THE PLATE WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED PORK AT 47.9F, SHRIMP AT 46.6F. ALSO OBSERVED SHELL EGGS SITTING ON THE FRONT COUNTER AT 63.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $75. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND ON STOCK AND EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOLING ICE BATH. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY IN THESE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
OBSERVED END CAPS MISSING FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
FEB 222018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 162018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLE AND AT CORNER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TABLE WHERE COFFEE MACHINE STORED LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE HOT HOLDING TABLE AND UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING COVING WITH GAPS AND CREVICES ON FLOOR BEHIND FREEZER OR COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLDS ON WALL AROUND ELECTRIC OUTLET BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLE LOCATED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS ARE IMPROPERLY STORED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINERS TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
MAY 262017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CEILING ABOVE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CEILING FANS.
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MAY 192017FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 25LBS. COOKED BEEF 50.0F,20LBS. COOKED VEGETABLES 48.6F,2LBS. COOKED PORK 58.9F,1LB. COOKED STEAK 76.2F,5LBS. COOKED STOMACHE 86.4F,20LBS. COOKED PORK 48.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 73LBS. $210. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND IN A CONTAINER OF ONIONS AND ON BANANAS,WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR HAS A APPX."1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/19/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1976501 12/5/16 #45-STILL NO IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL & PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE CEILING ABOVE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER,MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM CEILING FANS AND FILTERS.
MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS AND REFRIGERATORS.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BOTH REAR AREA CLOSETS.
DEC 52016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 1763283 DATED 4/20/2016 CORRECT BY DATE 7/20/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-42-090.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, ALL FOODHANDLER MUST BE IN COMPIANCE WITH THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN REAR WITH FOIL ON TOP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND REMOVE RUST. ALSO SEAL THE RAW WOOD REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
OBSERVED THE REAR BEEF UPRIGHT COOLER INTERIOR, MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE #10 CAN OPENER.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND CLEAN.
APR 202016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE REAR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES/ZIPLOC. ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR COOLERS, AND FREEZERS, AND REMOVE FOIL FROM COOKING AREA/REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
OBSERVED FRONT UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN ALL COOLER DOOR RUNNERS, FRONT FLAT GRILL, AND INTERIOR FRYER DOOR.
OBSERVED REAR FLOOR PAINT PEELING, INSTRUCTED TO RE-SEAL/OR TILE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. CLEAN WALL/RECAULK BEHIND REAR 3 COMP. SINK.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
JUL 142015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AND REAR KITCHEN FIXTURE. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 192014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning, rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear prep area, rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling in front kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls in bathroom that had peeling paint/exposed plaster, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged/stained ceiling tiles by front counter, dining area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in bathroom not clean, need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, dining area, and bathroom not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
MAY 162013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE HANDLES TO REACH-IN COOLER DOORS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,
MAY 82013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER NOT AT PROPER FOOD TEMP., FOODS READING, 15 LBS OF COOKED PREPARED RICE, COOKED THE PREVIOUS DAY AT 49.1-50.9'F, AND 10 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 49.9'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF ABOUT $100, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 40.'F, AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 08/06/2012 FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 30 Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. 32 Shelves inside rear 2 door cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface. 33 Exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. 34 Floors behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. 35 Wall above three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to repaint wall. 36 Light bulb under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb with end caps or install shatter-proof bulb. 38 Cold water pressure low at front and rear three compartment sink and utility and front exposed handsink. Instructed to increase water pressure. 41 Unnecessary articles stored in basement and unused equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unsed articles or repair and remove all unnecessary equipment in basement. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
MUST PROVIDE LIDS/COVERS FOR ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND PROVIDE HANDLES TO REACH-IN COOLER DOORS
MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND INSIDE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE
MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY, RESTRICT STORING ON TOP OF FOOD PRODUCT,
AUG 62012PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Shelves inside rear 2 door cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Exterior between cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floors behind equipment and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Wall above three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to repaint wall.
Light bulb under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb with end caps or install shatter-proof bulb.
Cold water pressure low at front and rear three compartment sink and utility and front exposed handsink. Instructed to increase water pressure.
Thermometer not provided inside prep and 2-door cooler. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
Unnecessary articles stored in basement and unused equipment on premises. Instructed to remove all unsed articles or repair and remove all unnecessary equipment in basement.
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