SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

QDOBA MEXICAN EATS #2628.

BEAT. 45/100

957 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 7, 2024 · passed

Failed 5 of 26 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
14 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 7
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK, BROWN AND GREEN BUILD UP AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR SINK BETWEEN FOUNTAIN DRINK AND TEA BREWER DISPENSER IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER FRONT LEFT SIDE OF 1 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER AT FRONT OF COOLER.

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DOOR OF ACCUTEMP STEAMER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP IN REAR OF FRYER CABINET IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED BROWN AND WHITE SPOTS IN UPPER LEFT CORNER OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND WHITE SPOTS ON UPPER CENTER OF ICE MACHINE IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER LINES TO DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE AND TEA BREWER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM DRAIN UNDERNEATH FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING SO WATER DOES NOT BACK UP FROM DRAIN .

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK, BROWN AND GREEN BUILD UP AND DEBRIS IN FLOOR SINK BETWEEN FOUNTAIN DRINK AND TEA BREWER DISPENSER IN LOBBY. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 5
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 30
2022
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 23
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

WE FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68.7F TO 75.9F IN THE WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT SAID WASHBOWL. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN MAINTAIN AND KEEP AREA DRY.

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FEB 26
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS NEED TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FEB 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC UTENSILS NEED TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2366735 DATED 4/1/2020 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #58 NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND VIOLATION #60 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

APR 1
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.

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

REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL UNDER THE GRILL,SURFACE MUST BE CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,BURNED ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE (ALLEY) GROUND SURROUNDING THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN CORNERS AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT. FLOOR DRAIN BY THE SODA DISPENSER INSIDE THE CABINET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. KEEP FLOOR DRY AT REAR AREA BY FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

OCT 10
2019
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 2
2019
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON WALLS AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS AND FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

APR 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT: -REAR ADJACENT TO OFFICE -FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK/S -EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER RESTROOMS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIECATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SEVED SUCH RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN BURRITO , BEEF BOWL, BEEF BRISKET SAUCE ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 29
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, PORK, RICE, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS; RICE, IN REAR PREP AREA, WHEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON SMALL PREP COOLER AND WARMER IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL CASTERS ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DEAD BUGS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF STOVE, WARMER, GRILL, AND FRYER. CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND GRILL, AND FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE COMPRESSION SYSTEM IN REAR. REPAIR MISSING LOWER WALL BASE BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND GRILL IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP. ALSO, REPLACED BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED VENT AND COVER COMMING LOOSE FROM CEILING REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JUL 28
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED VENT AND COVER COMMING LOOSE FROM CEILING REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. NOTED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

OCT 31
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER PLASTIC DIVIDERS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUPMENT,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AT HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD AND RECAULK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT

OCT 21
2016
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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA ,TOILETROOMS,DINING AREA ON WALLS ,CEILINGS,BOXES.ALSO LARVAE IN FLOOR DRAIN NEAR SODA MACHINE WITH STANDING WASTE WATER AND REAR MOPSINK AREA .APPX.7- LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HAND SINK NEAR MOPSINK AREA.ALSO REAR DOOR HAS A APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR.MUST REMOVE LARVAE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS.REPAIR REAR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 4- COMPARTMENT SINK POOLING WATER ONTO FLOOR AND SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

OBSERVED TOILET FACILITIES FOR CUSTOMERS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 1 OF 2 TOILETROOM STALLS NOT MAINTAINED. THE HANDICAPP ACCESSIBLE STALL TOILET MISSING THE HANDLE TO FLUSH THE TOILET AND TOILET BOWL FILLED UP WITH HUMAN WASTE AND TOILET TISSUE.MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON TOILET , REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALK IN COOLER PLASTIC DIVIDERS,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUPMENT,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM WALLS FROM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULK AT HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD AND RECAULK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT

FEB 5
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 5
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP WITHIN FLOOR CONTAINING RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

AUG 12
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENT COVER INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM ON ONE OUT OF TWO FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

DEC 19
2013
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 12
2013
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE/DISPLAY FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. TACO SHELL BOWLS IN LARGE BASKET ON FRONT PREP LINE NOT UNDER/BEHIND GLASS SNEEZE GUARD. BASKET ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT ABOVE SNEEZE GUARD AND ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TACO SHELLS BEHIND SNEEZE GUARD AND DISCARD ESTIMATED 3 LBS TACO SHELLS MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $7.00. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-21-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WIRE RACK SHELVING WITH STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF CUTTING BOARDS AND DIRTY WET TOWELS UNDER CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.

MAY 21
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. MANAGER ON DUTY HAS EXPIRED CERTIFICATE WITH NO OTHER DOCUMENTATION FOR RE-CERTIFICATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WIRE RACK SHELVING WITH STORED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS.

MAY 8
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

MAR 1
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PLASTIC SPATULAS WITH CHIPPED PLASTIC ON THE STIRRING END. MUST REPLACE UTENSILS IN DISREPAIR.

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

OBSERVED A WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

FEB 23
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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