Chicago
18
BEAT

Restaurant El Asador II

4014 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 8 of 19 inspections for pest activity, food temperature

Inspections
19
10 passed
Last Inspected
2017-07-10
Pass Rate
53%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2017-07-10)
Failed 8 inspections (2017, 2016, 2016...)
Pest Activity issues found across 12 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 59×
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Pest Activity critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Other critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Documentation & Training serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
2017-07-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Chemical Safety

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.

minor Sanitation

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

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Facility Condition

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.

minor Documentation & Training

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
critical Employee Hygiene

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...

critical Pest Activity

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

minor Chemical Safety

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.

minor Sanitation

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

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Facility Condition

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.

minor Documentation & Training

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
critical Food Temperature

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.

minor Sanitation

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
critical Food Temperature

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.

critical Food Temperature

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...

critical Pest Activity

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...

serious Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR CLOGED MOP SINK.

2016-04-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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
critical Food Temperature

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.

critical Pest Activity

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...

serious Chemical Safety

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.

serious Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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

minor Sanitation

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
minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Facility Condition

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.

minor Sanitation

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
critical Food Temperature

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...

critical Food Temperature

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...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Facility Condition

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.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Other

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
minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

minor Sanitation

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

STOCK ON FLOOR. ELEVATE 6 INCHES

2014-11-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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...

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

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).

minor Sanitation

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

minor Sanitation

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

minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Other

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
critical Pest Activity

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...

minor Sanitation

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).

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOR INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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
minor Sanitation

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

THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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
critical Other

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 ...

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. CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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...

critical Pest Activity

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
critical Pest 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. OBSE...

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. CLEAN UPPER REAR INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN ...

minor Sanitation

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 ...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Facility Condition

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...

critical Pest Activity

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.

minor Sanitation

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
minor Food 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 LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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...

minor Sanitation

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.

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...

minor Other

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
critical Employee Hygiene

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.

critical Pest Activity

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.

critical Pest Activity

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...

serious Documentation & Training

* 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.

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 SEAL WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND AT FRONT JUICE BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Pest Activity

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.

minor Facility Condition

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...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

minor Pest Activity

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.

100
Mariscos Luis
100
Natys Pizza 26
76
El Dragon
61
The Green House Stakes
19
Yolanda'S Restaurant Inc

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