Chicago
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BEAT

Restaurant El Asador II

4117 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 10 of 22 inspections for sanitation, plumbing & waste

Inspections
22
8 passed
Last Inspected
2024-08-06
Pass Rate
36%
10 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-08-06)
Failed 10 inspections (2024, 2022, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 81 inspections
Plumbing & Waste issues found across 15 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 81×
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Plumbing & Waste critical 15×
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Other serious 13×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety serious
2024-08-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

O4-601.11(C) BSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE ON THE COOLER'S INTERIOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA 2-DOOR COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-08-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF AN ICE MACHINE IN CONTACT WITH ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005 CI...

serious Documentation & Training

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS; FACILITY IN (ROP) REDUCE OXYGEN PACKAGING OF BEEF, CHICKEN, AND PORK IN PREP KITCHEN AREA WITH NO DATE MARKING OR PRODUCTION DATES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS ...

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 13 LIVE ANTS AND 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND COOLER NEXT TO HANDSINK, REAR PREP AREA TWO-DOOR COOLER INTERIOR.OBSERVED 10 LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. PERSON TO ABATE PEST ACTIVITY AND IN...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE ON THE COOLER'S INTERIOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA 2-DOOR COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO BE SLOW DRAINING AND LEAVING FROM THE BOTTOM GASKET. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKUP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AT HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA WHEN SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR THE DRAIN TO ELIMINATE BACKUP. (THE FOOD PREP AREA VOLUNTARILY CLOSED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION UNTIL RE-INSPECTI...

2023-08-22 Pass Canvass
7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SUGAR AND BEANS CONTAINER NOT LABELED ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE MAIN AND REAR PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FACILITY USING CRATES TO STORE PEPPERS IN THE PRODUCE PREP AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRATES WITH CONTAINERS THAT ARE FOOD GRADE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REPAINT OR R...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE, AND A LIGHT PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND A MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN SHELVING AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-01-31 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DRINK SERVICE STATIONS ON SALES FLOOR IN REAR DINING/WAIT STATION AREA.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WA...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LOCK OR REMOVE FOOD FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND REMOVE PAPER FROM 3- COMP SINK USED AS A STOPPER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN ALL COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK AND TO FIT INTO DISH MACHINE TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED.MUST REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SMA...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND WHEEL BASES IN REAR AREA,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF/OFFICE & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS IN MAIN PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORA...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH REAR STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

nspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE -EYE STOVES NOT PLACED PROPERLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-01-19 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 16
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DRINK SERVICE STATIONS ON SALES FLOOR IN REAR DINING/WAIT STATION AREA.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PR...

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LOCK OR REMOVE FOOD FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND REMOVE PAPER FROM 3- COMP SINK USED AS A STOPPER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS O...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Violation Codes: 4-301.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN ALL COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK AND TO FIT INTO DISH MACHINE TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED.MUST REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SMALLER POTS,PROVIDE LA...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND WHEEL BASES IN REAR AREA,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF/OFFICE & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH REAR STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS IN MAIN PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE -EYE STOVES NOT PLACED PROPERLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546319 1/10/22 NOT CORRECTED #25- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42...

2022-01-10 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 23
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,RICE,PORK,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:20 A.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSU...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, DRINK SERVICE STATIONS ON SALES FLOOR NEAR FRONT DOOR/WAITING AREA AND IN REAR DINING/WAIT STATION AREA.MUST PROVIDE HAND SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDA...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL AND SIDES OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN BIN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATIO...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS DATED 1/9/22 INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 30LBS. RICE AT 46.4F,35LBS. BEANS AT 44.6F-53.2F,5 LBS. MENUDO AT 53.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.7...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND POP AREA,MOP SINK AREA AND STAFF TOILET ROOM NEAR SINK.ALSO A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR UNDER POP STORAGE SHELF. RECOMMENDE...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI=USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A LOCK OR REMOVE FOOD FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND REMOVE PAPER FROM 3- COMP SINK USED AS A STOPPER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3 & 2 DOOR REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.MUST...

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN ALL COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMP SINK AND TO FIT INTO DISH MACHINE TO BE PROPERLY SANITIZED.MUST REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SMALLER POTS,PROVIDE LARGER SINK TO SANITIZE OR BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRAT...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,STORAGE SHELVES AND WHEEL BASES IN REAR AREA,WINDOW EXHAUST FAN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF/OFFICE & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH REAR STORAGE AREA,MISSING WALL TILE IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,MISSING WALL BASE IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PROPANE TANKS IN MAIN PREP AREA NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE -EYE STOVES NOT PLACED PROPERLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-02-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASH SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PROPANE TANKS ON SITE IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

2019-06-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT THIS HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED GASKETS DAMAGED ON DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR: RUST, HEAVILY SOILED, PAINT CHIPPING, ETC. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYER. OBSERVED BLOOD ON BOTTOM OF 3 DOOR FREEZER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPES UNDER LEFT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS IN CORNERS, UNDER/BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALSO ON WALLS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THESE AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

2018-04-26 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-04-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

critical Pest Activity

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

OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NEXT TO COOLERS AND STORAGE UNITS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2017-09-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-09-07 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2081293 DATE 8/30/2017.VIOLATION #35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA MUST REPLACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOS STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL. ALSO REPLACE MISSING TOILET TOP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SIDE PARTY ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO RE PAINT WALLS IN MENS RESTROOM UNDER THE HAND DRYER, AND LADIES AROUND HAND SINK. CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENT, AND LIGHT SHIELD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TABLE TOP, NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

2017-08-30 Fail Canvass
5
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. CHICKEN 212*F, REFRIED BEANS 150.4*F.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1932588 DATED 6/13/2016. CORRECT BY DATE 9/3/2017. VIOLATION # 35 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA, MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL. ALSO REPLACE MISSING TOILET TOP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SIDE PARTY ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO RE-PAINT WALLS IN MENS RESTROOM UNDER THE HAND DRYER, AND IN LADIES AROUND HAND SINK. CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENT, AND LIGHT SHIELD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TABLE TOP, NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

2016-06-13 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT.

2016-06-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND THE 2 DOOR STANDUP PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND BEEF. MAN...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 51.8F, EGGS AT 63F, SALSA AT 52F, BEEF AT 48F, AND COOKED BEANS AT 44.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 160# OF FOOD WORTH...

critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT BY A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TAKE THE TORTILLAS OFF OF THE GRILL WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND PUT THEM ON THE PLATES. MANAGEMENT WAS NOTIFIED ON REPORT #1547304 ON 6/...

serious Food Temperature

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT-TOP GRILL, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND GYRO MACHINE) STORED UNDERNEATH A CANOPY OUTSIDE IN THE PARKING LOT. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WAS CONNECTED TO A GAS LINE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE RE...

serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1547333 ON 7/19/15 NOT CORRECTED: 41 - EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE REAR (COOKING EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, MILK CRATES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM REAR AND MAINTAIN AREA SERIOUS VI...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE STORAGE SHELVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT.

2015-07-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6/19/15 REPORT 1547304 NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL, STEAM TABLE, HOT HOLDING UNIT, ETC) CANOPY , TABLES AND CHAIRS LOCATED ON EXTERIOR OF PREMISES IN PARKING LOT. INSTD MANAGER TO REMOVE A...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM NOT DISPLAYED NOR VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE POSTED AND DISPLAYED IN PLAIN VISIBLE FOR VIEW FOR CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MEAT SLICER IN POOR REPAIR, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE REAR (COOKING EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, MILK CRATES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM REAR AND MAINTAIN AREA

2015-06-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

CONTAINER OF RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 102.7F AT STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO RAPIDLY REHEAT TO 165F PRIOR TO HOLDING ON STEAM TABLE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLERS, EXCESSIVE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED FOOD HANLDER TOUCHING GRILLED ONIONS , CONDIMENTS AND PLACING ON TACOS WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER DRINKING IN PRE...

serious Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL, STEAM TABLE, HOT HOLDING UNIT, ETC) WITH CANOPY ABOVE, TABLES AND CHAIRS LOCATED ON EXTERIOR OF PREMISES IN PARKING LOT. INSTD MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ABOVE NOTED AND IS NOT APPROVED/ALLOWED TO COOK FOOD NOR...

minor Sanitation

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MEAT SLICER IN POOR REPAIR, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE REAR (COOKING EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, MILK CRATES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM REAR AND MAINTAIN AREA.

2014-06-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
8
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE POROUS MATERIAL TO LINE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTIAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN BATHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES

2014-05-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LB CONTAINER OF PORK VALUED AT $40 RESTING ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 117.9 F. PORK WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. NO PROPER COOLING METHODS WERE BEING APPLIED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OVER 100 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT. EXTERMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR AND LIGHT VISIBLE ON SIDE OF DOOR. RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND ADDITIONAL REAR YARD WITH GARBAGE AND RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 3/26/13 #1146347: # 32 REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE SMALL CHEST COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT, #33 UPRIGHT REACH ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE POROUS MATERIAL TO LINE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTIAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR MOP ROOM. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN BATHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED REAR STORAGE FILLED WITH CLUTTER. UNABLE TO ENTER ROOM AND INSPECT DUE TO ITS CLUTTER. FRUIT FLIES PRESENT WHEN DOOR WAS OPENED. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER SO THAT EXTERMINATOR CAN PROPERLY TREAT ROOM. MAINTAIN ROOM IN A CLUTTER FREE MANNER TO DETER...

2013-04-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-03-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BETWEEN 55 TO 60 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE A 2 DOOR STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR OF PREMISES ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF CLOSET RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

serious Facility Condition

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

UPON ENTERING PREMISES OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS BEANS,RICE AND STEAK ETC CERTIFIED MANAGER DID ARRIVE ON PREMISES AT 9:20 AM WITH HIS WALLET SIZE SANITATION CERTIFICA...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1174364 DATE 09-04-2012 NOT CORRECTED(32)MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER,EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND GRILL,AREA UNDER GRILL,REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE LOOSE(34)CLEAN FLOORS AROU...

minor Chemical Safety

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

SOME COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT LABEL OR DATED MUST PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE SMALL CHEST COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC PAINT

minor Sanitation

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

UPRIGHT REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE MUST DEFROST UNIT

critical Pest Activity

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

SMALL OPENING IN CEILING OF EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FRONT OF PREMISES

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

2012-09-04 Pass License
6
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND GRILL, AREA UNDER GRILL. REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE LOOSE.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, ICE MACHINE, SINKS ETC) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN UPPER AND LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS OF WASHROOMS, SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND PIPE BEHIND DEEP FREEZER NEAR ICE MACHINE, REPAIR SMALL CRACKS OR CHIPPED AREAS OF WALLS IN STORAGE AREA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE A TOILET BOWL COVER FOR TOILET IN FAR REAR SEATING AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND ENCLOSED STORAGE OUTSIDE; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

100
Tita'S Sombrero Restaurant, Inc.
100
Burger King # 3386
63
Lacoco'S Pizza & Wings
59
Pizza Hut
34
LA Haciendita Taqueria Inc

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