Restaurant El Asador II
Troubled record — failed 8 of 19 inspections for pest activity, food temperature
2017-07-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
GROCERY BAGS MAYY NOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZERS OR COOLERS. DISCONTINUE USE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN PREP AREA ABOVE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. DRY WALL HAS BEEN WATER DAMAGED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGH OUT BOTH PREP AREAS IN NEED OF PROPER LIGHT SHEILDS. MUST PROVIDE BOTH TUBES AND END CAPS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FO ALL EMPLOYEES.
2017-06-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SCOOP RICE, TAKE RICE TO FRONT PREP AREA RETURN TO HANDLE DIRTY DISHES AND SANITIZER WATER, THEN RETURN TO PREPPING WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND FOOD HANDLER TO REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS BE...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AT SIDES AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
GROCERY BAGS MAYY NOT BE USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZERS OR COOLERS. DISCONTINUE USE AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND SODA DISPENSOR NOZZLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN PREP AREA ABOVE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. DRY WALL HAS BEEN WATER DAMAGED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGH OUT BOTH PREP AREAS IN NEED OF PROPER LIGHT SHEILDS. MUST PROVIDE BOTH TUBES AND END CAPS CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FO ALL EMPLOYEES.
2016-11-29 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DISH MACHINE NOT REPAIRED, MUST REMAIN TAGGED UNTIL REPAIRED ND RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR WALL BELOW CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX ALONG THE NORTH EAST WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
2016-11-21 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, WHICH WAS NOT BEING USED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION, NOT MAINTAINING REQUIRED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180 DEGREES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT ONLY USING THE FIRST SECTION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WHICH REQUIRES ALL 3 THREE SINKS BEING SET UP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR INSIDE FURNACE ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED 5 SMALL FLIES IN AREA BEHIND CURTAIN ACROSS FROM WASHROOMS ON UPPER WALLS AND ON SPEAKERS ON SMALL STAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFE...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 4-18-16 ON REPORT# 1752148 NOT CORRECTED: -35-CLEAN, PAINT, AND/OR REPAIR CEILING AND ATTACHED VENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.-36- REPLACE AL...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(MASSIVE DEBRIS AND DIRT PRESENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAIR WALL BELOW CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX ALONG THE NORTH EAST WALL NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR CLOGED MOP SINK.
2016-04-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR BASE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT STORED IN THIS AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN, PAINT, AND/OR REPAIR CEILING AND ATTACHED VENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPAIR CEILING AND VENTS ATTACHED TO CEILING IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A LID OR COVER.
2016-04-18 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE A PAN AND NOT SANITIZE IT BEFORE PLACING FOOD IN THE CONTAINER. ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED EITHER USING A CHEMICAL OR HEAT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA ON THE LOWER SHELF BEHIND A MIXER LOCATED NEXT TO THE LARGE COOKING BURNER NEAR THE REST OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, S...
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK - MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT # 1537880 HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED: -32-FOUND THE REAR INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN; CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. FOUND SOME RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE RUST FROM S...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR BASE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT STORED IN THIS AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN, PAINT, AND/OR REPAIR CEILING AND ATTACHED VENTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPAIR CEILING AND VENTS ATTACHED TO CEILING IN MAIN FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR. CLEAN AND
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A LID OR COVER.
2015-05-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED AND DATED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE REAR INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN; CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. FOUND SOME RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET OF THE REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEED CLEANING. OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM ALONG THE WALLBASE; REPLACE WHERE MISSING. THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NEED...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SOME BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA ARE OUT; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS WITHOUT THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO PROPERLY SET UP THE SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. THE GREASE RECEPTOR EXTERIOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS RUSTY; PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR. ALL COOKING EQUIP...
2015-05-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FOUND THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMP OF 52.1F. INSTRUCTED THAT THE AIR TEMP MUS BE AT 40F OR BELOW TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CH...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE REFRIGERATOR MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2 AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKED RICE FOUND AT 47.F AND COOKED BEEF AT 47.4F, MAYO AT 48F, MILK AT 47F. INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SOME COOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED AND DATED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE REAR INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN; CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. FOUND SOME RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET OF THE REAR PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEED CLEANING. OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM ALONG THE WALLBASE; REPLACE WHERE MISSING. THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NE...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SOME BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA ARE OUT; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS WITHOUT THEM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO PROPERLY SET UP THE SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. THE GREASE RECEPTOR EXTERIOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK IS RUSTY; PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR. ALL COOKING EQU...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2.
2014-11-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. PAINT/SEAL SAME. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ONE BURNER STOVE AND FLAT TOP GRILL NOT UNDER VENTILATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES
2014-11-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
RAT DROPPINGS (OVER 15) IN BASEMENT SCATTERED ON FLOOR BY HOT WATER TANK. HOLE NOTED IN BOTTOM CORNER OF WALL. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SEAL HOLE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PES...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. PAINT/SEAL SAME. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AND GROUT IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE LEAKING. REPAIR. ONE BURNER STOVE AND FLAT TOP GRILL NOT UNDER VENTILATION IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
2014-05-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (INVERTED, HANDLE UP).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELF LINING ON COUNTERTOPS AT BEVERAGE DISPENSING STATION. REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN WHEN STORED IN KNIFE RACK
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOR INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
2014-05-19 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
RAT DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 30) IN BASEMENT. GAPS/HOLES ALONG WALLBASE NOTED IN SAME AREA AND CLUTTER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE CLUTTER AND SEAL ALL GAPS/HOLES. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR S...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (INVERTED, HANDLE UP).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SHELF LINING ON COUNTERTOPS AT BEVERAGE DISPENSING STATION. REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN WHEN STORED IN KNIFE RACK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL GAPS NOTED AT WALLBASE AND HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOR INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ORGANIZE.
2013-07-02 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP IS DIRTY AND HAS A BIG HOLE, REPAIR THIS AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE BASEMENT WALLS ARE DAMAGED FROM RECENT FLOODING , REPAIR SO THEY ARE FREE OF DEFECTS, CLOSE THE CHIMMNEY CLEAN OUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE ICE MACHINE LEAKS ON THE FLOOR, REMOVE THE WATER FROM THE FLOOR.
2012-02-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2012-02-14 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR A RETAIL FOOD OPERATION. MANAGER STATES THAT WATER WAS ...
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. CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL AND SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILL...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING VALVE AT END OF THREE COMP SINK, REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED.
2012-02-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
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. OBSE...
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. CLEAN UPPER REAR INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN ...
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. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL AND SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILL ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18.
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. SEAL HOLE IN BOTTOM CORNER OF WALL IN KITCHEN BY REAR DOOR. REPLACE WALL TILE UNDER PAPER STORAGE SHELF IN KITCHEN. CEILING IN KITCHEN BY VENT AND WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/ PE...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE SHEILDS FOR LIGHTS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT THEM; PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHTS WITH S...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING VALVE AT END OF THREE COMP SINK, REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF STANDING MOP WATER; REMOVE AND STORE MOPHEAD UPWARD TO DRY IN CLOSET.
2011-01-20 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
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 LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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 APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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 CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS,HOOD,GRILL TABLE,FRYER,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS,INTERIOR OF ICE MAC...
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 CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TIL...
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 MOLDED WALLS & CEILING IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET,MISSING WALL BASE NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & LOOSE WALLBASE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN FURNAN...
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.MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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...
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.FREEZERS.REACH IN COOLERS.
2010-06-22 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2010-06-17 Fail License CRITICAL 11 ▾
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHROOMS.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
MUST CONTRACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK UPON REINSPECTION.
INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF
All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE INSIDE RECEPT...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY CERTIFICATE OR DOCUMENTATION, MUST ENROLL, AND/OR PROVIDE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR ENROLLMENT LETTER.
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 SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND AT FRONT JUICE BAR AREA.
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, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, COUNTERS AND CHEST FREEZER.
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 CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.
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 REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, REPAIR KITCHEN CEILING/PAINT, AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING WHERE NEEDED, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT BOTH PREP AREAS, AN...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS UNDER HOOD IN KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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