RAMIREZ FAST FOOD.
1521 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 25 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 62026PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING WITH THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.
6-501.19 OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE MISSING/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
6-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN, WARPED AND/OR TAPED UP LIGHT COVERS/SHIELDS OVERHEAD IN THE PREP FRONTLINE AREA AND DINING AREA.
6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
APR 292026FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING WITH THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES) STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND/OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE MISSING/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED BROKEN, WARPED AND/OR TAPED UP LIGHT COVERS/SHIELDS OVERHEAD IN THE PREP FRONTLINE AREA AND DINING AREA.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2622601 CONDUCTED ON 8/21/25. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #48) 4-301.12 Missing sink stopers for 3-com sink, Instructed to obtain. #55) 6-501.11 #55) Missing a splash guard between hand sink and 3-comp sink, Instructed to istall. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 212025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Missing sink stopers for 3-com sink, Instructed to obtain.
Missing a splash guard between hand sink and 3-comp sink, Instructed to istall.
AUG 282024PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
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 BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
NOV 302023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE COOKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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.
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 EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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OCT 42022FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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 EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 52022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT HADNWASHING SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRING FOR SELF CLOSING DOOR.
NO LID ON TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.
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
BUSINESS MUST POST SIGN AT FRONT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE REQUIRING CUSTOMERS TO WEAR A MASK INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS.
JUN 222020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE COOKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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
JUN 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH CLEAN UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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.
OBSERVED COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA BEING MOUNTED WITH BRICKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
AUG 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201.11.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
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).
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 WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
NOTED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS AND BLOW LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
SEP 152017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE LINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASY FLOORS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
AUG 172016FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 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
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 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 INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BULK FOOD IN REFRIGERATORS NOT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN. 32-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 OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 33- OBSERVED A CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 34-OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND MAINTAIN. 35-OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 38-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. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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 THE REAR PREP TABLE AND FROM THE GREASE TRAP. -INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLER BY THE BACK DOOR. MAINTAIN ALL.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE P-TRAP UNDER THE MOPSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUL 232015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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 FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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 OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL ALL NEED TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JUL 202015FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 INSPECTED BY CDPH. UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION AND TAGGED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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)
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)
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 FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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 OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL ALL NEED TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN THE CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE.
DEC 172014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.
REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
MAY 92014PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 60LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
REPAIR GASKET ON REAR REACH-IN COOLER DOOR. REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS IN BOTTOM OF FRONT REACH-IN COOLER.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, AND PREP TABLES.
REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SEP 102013PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST USE A NON-TOXIC PAINT
CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES NEED GENERAL CLEANING AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA OVER OVENS
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
MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS
JUL 312013PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST USE A NON-TOXIC PAINT
CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES NEED GENERAL CLEANING AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA OVER OVENS
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
MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS
JUN 272013FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 REMOVAL WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED FAX# 312 -746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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 COST $55.00 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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
MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WOODEN SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,MUST USE A NON-TOXIC PAINT
CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES NEED GENERAL CLEANING AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA OVER OVENS
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
MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS
AUG 12012FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 OPENINGS ON WALLS WERE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN & OUT OF HOLES,ALSO RUSTED PANELING AT REAR LOWER WALL MORE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ENTERING BENEATH PANELING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS,PROVIDE MISSING ELECTRICAL OUTLET COVERS WERE NOTED.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND PROVIDE A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING PEST CONTROL SERVICES.MUST SECURE THE REAR SCREEN DOOR FOR PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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 SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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.
CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE REACHIN COOLERS AND REACHIN FREEZERS.
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.
MAY 252012PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER AND CABINET UNDERNEATH HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE REACHIN COOLERS AND REACHIN FREEZERS.
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.
JAN 142011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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 BROKEN GASKETS IN CHESTER FREEZER
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. MUST PROVIDE AN EXTENSION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THATS BETTER TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS ADEQUATELY
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