SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

REST Y TAQUERIA LA JUSTICIA.

BEAT. 28/100

3901 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 13, 2025 · passed

Failed 8 of 24 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
15 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
121
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 13
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-602.13 Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS

OCT 31
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING AROUND ON THE WALL AND PIPING ON THE SIDE OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

DEC 10
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVE GERASE ON THE OUTSIDE OF GRILL AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS AROUND IT.

DEC 18
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN SAME

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

DEC 11
2023
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP/WAREWASHING AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WITH AN ASTERICK NEXT TO EACH SPECIFIC FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER (EGGS, STEAK, CEVICHE, OYSTERS, ETC ) ; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION,

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN SAME

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

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DEC 19
2022
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 16
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, HANDWASH CLEANSER, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HANDWASH SIGN. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME SLIGHT GRIME UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 9
2022
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, HANDWASH CLEANSER, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HANDWASH SIGN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND REAR UPSTAIRS PREP AREA IN ALL CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATON 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME SLIGHT GRIME UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 12
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK IN SAME AREA WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, HANDWASH CLEANSER, HAND DRYING PROVISION, AND HANDWASH SIGN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

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

WRAPPING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, TATTERED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

MISSING DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

OCT 13
2020
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THEMRMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE OF UNITS ON PREMISE.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FREEZER DOOR DETACHED AND RUSTED ON UNIT LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290740 ON MAY 31, 2019.. VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS. #55)OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT COOKING MADE OF CONCRETE AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 5
2020
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT ANY OF THE 3 HANDSINKS IN PLACE LOCATED THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT 3 HANDSINKS LOCATED THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIEMS FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.MANAGER PROVIDE PAPERTOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-030 (C). PLEASE SEE VIOLATION ABOVE FOR CITATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HANDSINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION LOCATED IN PREP AREAS WITH FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD..IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE IS PREPARED,NOTED LARGE SANITIZING BUCKET STORED INSIDE SINK BOWL WITH SOILED WASH CLOTHS THROUGHOUT, AND HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF HANDSINK WITH STACKED UP DISHWARE AND SHEET PANS ON TOP OF SINK BOWL.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS AND USE HANDWASHING SINK FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. MUST REMAIN UNBLOCKED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... BBQ BEEF , SALSA, MENUDO, GARLIC, RED AND GREEN SALSA, 2 DOZEN EGGS,CORN MEAL DRINK,MACARONI SALAD, BEANS, ETC ALL RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F-68.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS AT THIS TIME. TOTAL LBS WERE APPROXIMATELY 50LBS WITH COST OF $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU (EGGS, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER INCLUDING ASTERSIKING IN MENU ON SPECIFIC ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFIGERATION UNIT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED INSIDE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UNIT @ 51.5F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF UNIT AND REAPIR TO 41F OR BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT AT THIS TIME.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE THEMRMOMETERS FOR INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE OF UNITS ON PREMISE.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FREEZER DOOR DETACHED AND RUSTED ON UNIT LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2290740 ON MAY 31, 2019.. VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS. #47) OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA-------OBSERVED WOODEN PALETS BEING USED BEHIND THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS. #55)OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT COOKING MADE OF CONCRETE AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #58)OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS ABOVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 31
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SALSA, COOKED BEANS, RICE) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH CINNAMON, BAY LEAVES, AND CHIPOTLE PEPPERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS OUTSIDE THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA-------OBSERVED WOODEN PALETS BEING USED BEHIND THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT COOKING MADE OF CONCRETE AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 1
2018
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AND RUST FROM LIDS ON CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND RUSTY OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LIDS ARE BROKEN AND DAMAGED ON SOME CHEST FREEZERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW AND PAINTED SHELVING UNITS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM LOWER SHELF IN BEER COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA,UNDER FRYER,HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK.MUST MAKE FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN DINING AREA NEAR BOOTH SEAT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS AT FRAME OF BRICK EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,WALL NEAR BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION VENT NOT WORKING IN STAFF BASEMENT TOILETROOM,MISSING TOILET TANK LID IN WOMEN'S,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDS TO COVER COMPLETELY,EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE PIPE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM TO DRAIN,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

MAY 25
2018
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED NO 90 DAY SHELL FISH TAGS IN PLACE WITH 5LBS. FRESH CLAM AND 9LBS. FRESH OYSTERS IN REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PANS.MUST PROVIDE SHELL FISH TAGS WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL FINISHED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.14LBS.$18.(CRITICAL 7-38-005B2)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX.15LBS OF COOKED ASSORTED TAMALES SUCH AS STRAWBERRY- 118.2F,PORK- 127.8F,CHICKEN- 114.8F,ETC) INSIDE OF A CAMBRO ON TABLE IN DINING AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.15LBS.$10.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

SERIOUSPest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED 10LBS. RICE STORED IN A REUSED PLASTIC BUCKET THAT STATES (HYPOCHLORITE SOLUTION CORROSIVE),20LBS.COOKED PICKLED PEPPERS IN A REUSED PLASTIC BUCKET OF(DISH SANITIZING SOLUTION) AND 2-10LBS BEANS IN A REUSED PLASTIC BUCKET OF (RINSE ADDITIVE SOLUTION) ON LOWER SHELVES OF FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN 1ST FL . PREP AREA AND BASEMENT .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD.OBSERVED 1LB.PORK DRYING ON FOILED PIPES HANGING FROM CEILING IN MOTOR ROOM.APPX.51LBS.$51.50. ALSO,OBSERVED 2- FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.STRIPS WERE REMOVED FROM PREP AREA.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON RADIATOR LEDGE BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE,ON ALL FOOD AND PAPER SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT,METER CLOSET ALONG LEDGE,ADDITIONAL STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS,MOTOR ROOM ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,ON LEDGE IN LOCKER ROOM,CASHIER AREA-ON LEDGE,BAR AREA-ON FLOOR NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR.1- LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.ALSO.APPX.6-8 PIECES OF RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE,MOTOR ROOM.APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE,IN STAFF TOILETROOM.APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/25/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)DROPPINGS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AND RUST FROM LIDS ON CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND RUSTY OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LIDS ARE BROKEN AND DAMAGED ON SOME CHEST FREEZERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW AND PAINTED SHELVING UNITS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN WATER FROM LOWER SHELF IN BEER COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORING IN FRONT PREP AREA,UNDER FRYER,HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER MOPSINK.MUST MAKE FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS IN DINING AREA NEAR BOOTH SEAT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS AT FRAME OF BRICK EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,WALL NEAR BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION VENT NOT WORKING IN STAFF BASEMENT TOILETROOM,MISSING TOILET TANK LID IN WOMEN'S,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDS TO COVER COMPLETELY,EXTENSION ON DRAIN LINE PIPE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM TO DRAIN,LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM

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

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

JAN 6
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITH TOPS IN NEED OF REPAIR. REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALL IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCRAPING PEELING PAINT. CEILING IN LADIES WASHROOM IN NEED OF REPAIR. SEAL HOLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT SHEILD IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 23
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER

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

OBSERVED RUBBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

SEP 11
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN A FREEEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAG FOR STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND THE MEAT SLICER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP, IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND DISHMACHINE AREA UNFINISHED, POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

LIGHTSHEILDS MISSING ABOVE STOVE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME. LEAKS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.

FEB 21
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE TOOL HOLDERS IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE HOLDERS.

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

THE SHELVING UNDER THE RICE WATER DISPENSER IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE SHELVING SO IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEAN.

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

THE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR HAS RAW WOODEN SHELVES, SEAL UP THE RAW WOODEN SHELVING.

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

THE WALLS AND CORNERS AROUND THE FRONT COOKING/STEAM TABLE AREA ARE ROUGH AND PEELING, RESEAL THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

AUG 21
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN HOODED AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AT EDGES OF HOOD (RECOMENDED HAVING UNIT SERVICED IF TIME), REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT THREE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. LIDS TO DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILE AT DOOR LEADING TO KITCHEN NEAR UTILITY CLOSET.

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

CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. SEAL HOLES ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND WALL OF ROOM BEHIND ICE MACHINE WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE A WALL COVING WHEN DONE SEALING HOLES. CLEAN WALLS IN COOKING AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT; PAINT WHERE NEEDED.

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA (KITCHEN) OBSTRUCTED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM IN FRONT OF SINK AND KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE. CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET.

APR 11
2011
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL DESSERT IN COOLER FOR SALE NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED OUTLET COVER,LID ON CHEST FREEZER,LID FOR SUMP PUMP ,SIGN FOR BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST & PAINT LOWER SHELVES & LEGS OF PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,RUSTY RADIATOR COVERS,RAW WOOD SHELVES IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS,FANGUARDS IN REACH IN COOLERS,HOOD.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE OF MOP SINK CLOSET.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TILE AT COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,WALLS & TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA & BASEMENT, TOILET ROOM,OUTSIDE OF MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS.

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

Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE,PROVIDE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,HOOD OF EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector Comments: 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM,LOOSE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS & HOT HOLDING UNIT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

APR 4
2011
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS DATED 4/3/11 STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS MENUDO 60.0F,BARBACOA 54.1F,RICE 46.9F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX 63 LBS.$61.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS 30 ON SHELF,10 ON FLOOR & DEAD MOUSE IN LIQUOR STORAGE,50 ON FLOOR BEHIND ARTICLES ALONG WALL & BAG OF POISON IN FURNANCE ROOM,BAG OF POISON UNDER STORAGE SHELF & GAS METTER ROOM IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT,DROPPINGS,BAGS OF POISON.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/4/11.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL DESSERT IN COOLER FOR SALE NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED OUTLET COVER,LID ON CHEST FREEZER,LID FOR SUMP PUMP ,SIGN FOR BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST & PAINT LOWER SHELVES & LEGS OF PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,RUSTY RADIATOR COVERS,RAW WOOD SHELVES IN PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS,FANGUARDS IN REACH IN COOLERS,HOOD.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE OF MOP SINK CLOSET.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING TILE AT COUNTER TOP IN FRONT PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,WALLS & TILES IN POOR REPAIR IN PREP AREA & BASEMENT, TOILET ROOM,OUTSIDE OF MOP SINK CLOSET.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & WINDOW SILLS.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE,PROVIDE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,HOOD OF EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM,LOOSE HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS & HOT HOLDING UNIT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

JUN 10
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL WOOD SHELVING INSIDE MOP CLOSET.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE, MICROWAVE OVEN, CAN OPENER, FRYER, AND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.

FEB 24
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER MUST BE LABELED.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON SHELVES.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON FRONT KITCHEN PREP COOLER DOORS AND DISH WASHING AREA STORAGE COOLER DOORS.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THRU-OUT BASEMENT.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL FRONT KITCHEN FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & 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 REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET AND SEAL GREASE TRAP.

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