RAMIREZ FAST FOOD.

Chicago Health Dept

1521 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

25 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

146

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 6

2026

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE MISSING/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN, WARPED AND/OR TAPED UP LIGHT COVERS/SHIELDS OVERHEAD IN THE PREP FRONTLINE AREA AND DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

APR 29

2026

FAIL 9 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING WITH THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES) STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE MISSING/BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN, WARPED AND/OR TAPED UP LIGHT COVERS/SHIELDS OVERHEAD IN THE PREP FRONTLINE AREA AND DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 21

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Missing sink stopers for 3-com sink, Instructed to obtain.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Missing a splash guard between hand sink and 3-comp sink, Instructed to istall.

AUG 28

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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 BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

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 VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

NOV 30

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE COOKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON TOP OF THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 12

2022

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 4

2022

FAIL 6 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 5

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SPRING FOR SELF CLOSING DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID ON TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

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

Minor Other

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.

JUN 22

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE COOKING WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM WATER STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

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

JUN 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

AUG 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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).

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS AND BLOW LIGHTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN,REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

SEP 15

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

AUG 24

2016

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 17

2016

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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

Serious Sanitation

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

Serious Pest Activity

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 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

Minor Sanitation

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 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE MET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

JUL 23

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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 FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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 OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL ALL NEED TO BE RECAULKED. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

JUL 20

2015

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 INSPECTED BY CDPH. UNIT HELD FOR INSPECTION AND TAGGED BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Serious Sanitation

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)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN COURSE.

DEC 17

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAY 9

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

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. 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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

SEP 10

2013

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

JUL 31

2013

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

JUN 27

2013

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 REMOVAL WHEN COOLER IS REPAIRED FAX# 312 -746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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 COST $55.00 CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

AUG 6

2012

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 1

2012

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 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.

Serious Sanitation

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 SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE REACHIN COOLERS AND REACHIN FREEZERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

MAY 25

2012

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO THE REACHIN COOLERS AND REACHIN FREEZERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

JAN 14

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 BROKEN GASKETS IN CHESTER FREEZER

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 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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