PUNTA CANA RESTAURANT INC..
2200 N KIMBALL AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 22 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 62025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. NOTED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA LEFT OF STAFF TOILET ROOM A HOLE IN CEILING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 172024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS BLOCKED OR OBSTRUCTED AND INACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING BY FOOD EMPLOYEES: REAR KITCHEN AREA SINK BLOCKED BY FOOD CART, FRONT PREP AREA SINK OBSTRUCTED BY EMPTY FOOD CONTAINER IN SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLOCKAGES OR OBSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINKS FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE BY FOOD EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE CLEARED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR DRYING HANDS AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: REAR KITCHEN AREA, FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT PROVIDED WITH SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINGAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED RIGHT-HAND DOOR OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND REMOVED FROM HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN AREA SHELVES AND FOOD CART NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES TO BE SOIELD WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER LINE FROM WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA DISCHARGING INTO PLASTIC BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO DRAIN CONDENSATE DRAINAGE WATER FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL, SUCH AS TO A FLOOR DRAIN OR OTHER FLOOR-MOUNTED PLUMBING FIXTURE, ACCORDING TO THE LAW AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH STORAGE SHELVES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SODA/SAUCE REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT COUNTER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, PREP AREA SINKS, ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
TOOL ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN TOOL ROOM.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
BOTH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
MAY 262022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND DEEP FRYER.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 172022FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE A SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT THAT "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND DEEP FRYER. CLEAN THE 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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APR 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 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.
MAR 272020FAILED3 violations2 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 APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND INSIDE OF THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRCASE AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER.
SEP 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
AUG 192019FAILED19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER.OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR SIDE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,BROKEN HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER
Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVEN,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED WALLS AND HOLES IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREAS
Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DINING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND DINING AREA.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRIANING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2304545 8/12/19 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON BRICK LEDGES,ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND FREEZERS & COOLERS,UNDER SHELVING UNITS,INSIDE OF HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA LEDGE OF ELECTRICAL METERS IN BASEMENT AND UNDER,OFFICE AREA IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM ON LEDGE ,ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/19/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
AUG 122019FAILED25 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A ROLLING TABLE STORED IN FRONT OF REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK.ROLLING TABLE HAS BEEN REMOVED,MUST KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK AND BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.PAPER TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS.COOKED PLAINTAIN 127.4F,.5LB COOKED PORK CHOP 118.7F.2LBS. COOKED LIVER 122.4F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 7.5LBS.$11.50.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED OX TAILS 47.1F,1LB COOKED PORK 45.3F.MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.4LBS. $18.(COS) (PRIORITY FOUNDATION)VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED.
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 107.6F.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTATE ON HOT HOLDING UNIT.AIR TEMPERATURE NOW ID 167.8F.MAY RESUME USAGE.(COS)(PRIORITY 7038-005)
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER.OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON BRICK LEDGES,ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND FREEZERS & COOLERS,UNDER SHELVING UNITS,LEDGE OF ELECTRICAL METERS IN BASEMENT,1ST FL. FURNANCE ROOM AND A DEAD RODENT ON GLUE BOARD BEHIND SHELVING UNIT IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/12/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" ALONG BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF REAR SIDE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,BROKEN HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR OF OVEN,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREAS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT STORGAE AREAS.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS,DINING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRIANING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 312018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the tall 2 door cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
MAY 232018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed 20 mouse droppings along both sides of the basement wall that separates the side behind the freezers and the side near the walk in cooler. Also found 15 mouse droppings in the first floor furnace closet. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence, clean affected areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Previous minor violation not corrected from report # 2082020, dated 9-13-17: Violation 38- "EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER." Instructed to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Observed deep, dark grooves in the large square cutting board on the rolling cart in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to replace/repair and maintain. Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the tall 2 door cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed dirt accumulated in the refrigeration gaskets at the front prep 2 door cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed dirt and food debris on the floors throughout facility: under and around equipment and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed clutter in the basement near the 2 chest freezers. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, and maintain at least six inches off floors and walls.
SEP 132017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 242016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOTED DEEP CUTS WITH DIRT ON THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD SPILLS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND ON THE U-JOINT OF HAND WASH SINK IN THE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
JUL 172015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-6-15. REPORT # 1441956. (31)FOUND ITEMS IN FREEZERS IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN. (35) FOUND THE WALLS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 41 FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE, FIRST FLOOR ELEVATED ROOM, AND OUTSIDE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090. FOOD WITH SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS REMOVED/REPLACED WITH CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS DURING INSPECTION. WALL NEAR 3COMPARTMENT SINK PAINTED WHERE CHIPPING PAINT EXISTED DURING INSPECTION. CLUTTER REMOVED FROM BASEMENT, FIRST FLOOR, AND OUTSIDE OF RESTAURANT AND PLACED INSIDE PICKUP FOR DISPOSAL DURING INSPECTION.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA COOLERS AND BASEMENT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERSAND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON GROUND ON REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVED COOLERS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 62015FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/24/14 REPORT#1512226. (31)FOUND ITEMS IN FREEZERS IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN. (35) FOUND THE WALLS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 41 FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE, FIRST FLOOR ELEVATED ROOM, AND OUTSIDE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA COOLERS AND BASEMENT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERSAND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON GROUND ON REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVED COOLERS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 242014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND ITEMS IN FREEZERS IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE CENTER STATION OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND HOLE IN RESTROOM WALL BY THE SINK NEAR THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE WALLS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE, FIRST FLOOR ELEVATED ROOM, AND OUTSIDE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 192014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated in reach in freezers, must properly date food items in reach in freezer
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler fan guards not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors under storage shelving, heavy equipment in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, raw wood in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
OCT 112013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST, EXTERIOR SURFACES UNDER GRILL, AND SLICER.
CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT.
CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND PREP TABLES. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE HOLES OBSERVED. PROVIDE A WALL COVING IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL TWO HOLES IN WALL OF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
AUG 162012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR
MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL AND BASE BOARDS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER HAND SINK IN BASEMENT WASHROOM
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE CLOSET AND OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A NEATER FASHION, DISCARDED ANY UNUSED ITEMS
MAR 12011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.FOUND MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEHIND FRON SERVICE COUNTER NOT PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BENEATH HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND HOLE ON LOWER WALL IN TOILET ROOM,SECTIONS OF WALL/CEILING NOT FINISHED ALONG TALL REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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.FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY CUTS AND STAINS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MOP SINK IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS,ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN FLOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN SAME AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN TOOL ROOM IN BASEMENT AND FLOORS IN FURNACE CLOSET IN DINING WITH DEBRIS.ALSO MUST REPAIR HOLE ON FLOOR IN TOILET ALONG WALLS,AND MISSING FLOOR TILE AT FRONT OF TOOL ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD WALLS,AND WALLS AT 3COMP.SINK AREAS AND WALL AT N.W OF HOOD WITH SPLASH OF FOODS OR STAINS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT AT FRONT OF COOLER AND FREEZER.
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED CUSTOMER GOING THRU.KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO USE EMPLOYEE TOILET,INSTRUCTED OWNER NOT TO ALLOW CUSTOMERS INTO FOOD PREP AREA.
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