Ramirez Fast Food
Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record
2025-08-21 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Missing sink stopers for 3-com sink, Instructed to obtain.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Missing a splash guard between hand sink and 3-comp sink, Instructed to istall.
2024-08-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EGGS AT 57F, COOKED STEAK AT 60F, CHEESE AT 56F, AND RANCH DRESSING AT 60F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS ...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62F. THE REFRIGERATOR WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND COOKED STEAK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATOR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIO...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED A CASE OF FROZEN BEEF CHEEK MEAT THAWING ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL TCS FOODS PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE RUST AND HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP LID LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT LEAKING WASTE WATER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE CEILING IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM DOOR. REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING WALL TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
2023-11-30 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE COOKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASIL...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2022-10-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-10-04 Fail Complaint 6 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. THE MANAGER PROVIDED A HAIR RESTRAINT DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BREAD AND OTHER FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND 1 DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASIL...
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2546153 CONDUCTED ON 1/05/22. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#53) 5-501.17: NO LID ON TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDA...
2022-01-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STACKED INSIDE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BUCKETS OF DETERGENT BLOCKING ACCESS TO HANDWASHING SINK. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT HADNWASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRING FOR SELF CLOSING DOOR.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO LID ON TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
BUSINESS MUST POST SIGN AT FRONT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE REQUIRING CUSTOMERS TO WEAR A MASK INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS.
2020-06-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE COOKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
2019-06-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED STAINED WIPING CLOTH IN THE ONE-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT WIPING CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA BEING MOUNTED WITH BRICKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSEVER THE WALL BASE COVE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. NOTED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE FLATTOP AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2018-08-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSEVER THE WALL BASE COVE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR (NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. NOTED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND THE...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS AND BLOW LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
2017-09-15 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS LOCATED IN THE FRONT REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED GREASY FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP TO ALLOW PROPER VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM AT ALL TIMES.
2016-08-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-08-17 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD (LOAVES OF BREAD) WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND EITHER WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS, WAX PAPER, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS NOT MAINTAINED/IN POOR CONDITION. THE LID IS WARPED, OPEN, EXPOSING THE DISPOSED OF GREASE AND ATTRACTING PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER(S) USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1454083 DATED 07/23/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 30-OBSERVED A ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH PALLETAS (ICE CREAM BARS) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING CONTAINING SOURCE AND INGREDIE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. -MUST REMOVE THE THICK ICE BUILD UP IN BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS. -MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE LOWER SHELF OF...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE P-TRAP UNDER THE MOPSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
2015-07-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED A ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH PALLETAS (ICE CREAM BARS) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING CONTAINING SOURCE AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN REFRIGERATORS NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON A REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT O...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
2015-07-20 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED A TEMPERATURE OF 55.0F OF A REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM USE OF THE REFRIGERATOR UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F AND BELOW AND INSPE...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 10LBS OF STEAK AT 48.0F VALUED AT $30.50 AND 5LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 55.0F VALUED AT $35.00. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID PRODUCTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED AN ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE FRONT COUNTER WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED A ICE CREAM FREEZER WITH PALLETAS (ICE CREAM BARS) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING CONTAINING SOURCE AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN REFRIGERATORS NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON A REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST WITH A FOOD GRADE NON TOXIC PAINT O...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE.
2014-12-17 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
2014-05-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REACH-IN COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.2F AND 61.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAG...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED UNDER GRILL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 70.9F, 30 DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED IN REAR REFRIGERATOR AT 55.0F, PORK 55.8F-59.7F, HAMBURGER PATTIES 53.3F-53.8F, CHICKEN 52.8F STORED IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCT...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR GASKET ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS IN BOTTOM OF FRONT REACH-IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, AND PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
2013-09-10 Pass Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST USE A NON-TOXIC PAINT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES NEED GENERAL CLEANING AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA OVER OVENS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE HOT WATER TANK AREA
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS
2013-07-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST USE A NON-TOXIC PAINT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES NEED GENERAL CLEANING AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA OVER OVENS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE HOT WATER TANK AREA
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS
2013-06-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WAS .50.2F ALSO THERMOMETER ON OUTSIDE OF COOLER ALSO READING 50 F WHICH HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,COOLER WILL BE TAGED AT THIS TIME MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDIUS FOODS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA RANGE FROM 50.9F TO 55.3F FOOD ITEMS WERE SAUSAGE PATTIES AND RAW SHRIMP FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED TOTAL WEIGHT 11LBS AND TOTAL CO...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,(0UTER DOOR) MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY ALSO OBSERVED SOME LIVE FLIES (3) INSIDE PREMISE DURING INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST USE A NON-TOXIC PAINT
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES NEED GENERAL CLEANING AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA OVER OVENS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE HOT WATER TANK AREA
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS
2012-08-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-08-01 Fail Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY INSIDE THE PREMISES.OVER 50 LIVE INFANT,ADULT ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FRONT KITCHEN,REAR PREP AREAS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,ON THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SEVERAL OPENI...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER TOP GASKET IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT. THE SHELVES AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLES ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE 3 COMP SINK AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING TILES ALONG THE HOOD AT THE FRONT KITCHEN AREAS AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND REPLACE DAMAGED RUSTED LOWER PANELINGS AT THE REAR OF PREP AREA ALONG THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE REACHIN COOLERS AND REACHIN FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN AND ORGNIZE THE REAR SHELF WITH THE SPICE CONTAINERS AND FOOD CANS ECT. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE UNUSED FRYER IN THE PREP AREA SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
2012-05-25 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER TOP GASKET IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE IT. THE SHELVES AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLES ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE REACHIN COOLERS AND REACHIN FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEAN AND ORGNIZE THE REAR SHELF WITH THE SPICE CONTAINERS AND FOOD CANS ECT. REPAIR OR REMOVE THE UNUSED FRYER IN THE PREP AREA SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
2011-01-14 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
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. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE REACH IN COOLER, RUSTY PANELS IN SIDES OF REACH IN COOLERS AND REPAIR ...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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...
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