RESTAURANT EL ASADOR II.
4117 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 22 inspections. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 62024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
AUG 22024FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CITATION ISSUED.
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 AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. (CITATION UNDER #32)
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 AND HACCP ARE APPROVED BY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE VACUUM PACKAGED, TAGGED, AND HELD FOR INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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-INSPECTION IS PERFORMED; ALTERNATE HAND AVAILABLE). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 222023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 REPLACE SHEVLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WALL BASES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND A MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
OBSERVED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS BETWEEN SHELVING AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 312022PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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 WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 3 & 2 DOOR REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH SCRAPE TABLE AT DISH MACHINE.
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 SMALLER POTS,PROVIDE LARGER SINK TO SANITIZE OR BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE POTS.
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.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF/OFFICE & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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 STORAGE AREAS.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA.
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.
nspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE -EYE STOVES NOT PLACED PROPERLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 192022FAILED16 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C
Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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
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 ON BOTH 3 & 2 DOOR REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH SCRAPE TABLE AT DISH MACHINE.
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 LARGER SINK TO SANITIZE OR BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE POTS.
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.
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF/OFFICE & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM
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.
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA.
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.
Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ONE -EYE STOVES NOT PLACED PROPERLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 7-42-090))(CITATION ISSUED)
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JAN 102022FAILED23 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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 ISSUED)
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 FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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)(CITATION ISSUED)
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.70LBS. $172.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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)
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/10/22.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
MUST INVERT MULTI=USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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 SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH SCRAPE TABLE AT DISH MACHINE.
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 DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO PROPELY SANITIZE POTS.
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.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF/OFFICE & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR POP STORAGE AREA.
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.
OBSERVED ONE -EYE STOVES NOT PLACED PROPERLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.MUST PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD OF FOLLOWING PROTOCOL FOR VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
HANDWASH SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PROPANE TANKS ON SITE IN STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
JUN 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED GASKETS DAMAGED ON DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
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.
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPES UNDER LEFT BASIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 122018FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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.
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.
FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 72017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED RAW WOOS STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL. ALSO REPLACE MISSING TOILET TOP.
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.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TABLE TOP, NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
AUG 302017FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVE IN REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL. ALSO REPLACE MISSING TOILET TOP.
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.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TABLE TOP, NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.
JUN 132016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
JUN 32016FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 $780. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 6/19/15 THAT THEIR IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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 RESTAURANT LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE. PREMISES HAS TABLES AND CHAIRS ALSO STORED UNDERNEATH THE CANOPY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT COOKING OUTSIDE IS NOT APPROVED AND TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE AND TO REMOVE THE GAS LINE. NO FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED OUTSIDE AT THIS TIME. PREMISES WAS PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED OF THIS VIOLATION ON REPORT #1547304 DATED 6/19/15 AND REPORT #1547333 DATED 7/14/15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 VIOLATION 7-42-090.
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE.
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.
JUL 142015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ALL ABOVE NOTED AND IS NOT APPROVED/ALLOWED TO COOK FOOD NOR STORE EQUIPMENT AT OUTSIDE. FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS, OPEN TO AIR. ALL ABOVE MENTIONED TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THS TIME. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED. ALL MENTIONED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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.
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MEAT SLICER IN POOR REPAIR, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME
INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE REAR (COOKING EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, MILK CRATES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM REAR AND MAINTAIN AREA
JUN 192015FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 PREP AREA AND TOUCHING MOUSTACHE WITH GLOVES AND PROCEEDING TO HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT HANDWASHING AND CHANGING GLOVES. ALSO ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND IMMEDIATELY TOUCHING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES NOR HANDWASHING. INSTD ON PROPER HANDWASHING, CHANGING GLOVES, WHEN NECESSARY, AND CONSUMING BEVERAGES IN DESIGNATED AREA. INSTD MGR THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 CRITICAL.
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 STORE EQUIPMENT AT OUTSIDE. FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS, OPEN TO AIR. NO FOOD BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AT THIS TIME. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. MEAT SLICER IN POOR REPAIR, WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE REAR (COOKING EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, MILK CRATES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM REAR AND MAINTAIN AREA.
JUN 42014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE POROUS MATERIAL TO LINE SHELVES.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTIAN.
OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN BATHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
OBSERVED MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES
MAY 272014FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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 7-38-020
OBSERVED OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND ADDITIONAL REAR YARD WITH GARBAGE AND RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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 IN FREEZER IN REAR HAS HEAVY ICE BUILDUP INSIDE MUST DEFROST UNIT, #36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILD COVER FOR BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN FRONT OF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED UNCLEAN CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE POROUS MATERIAL TO LINE SHELVES.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTIAN.
OBSERVED UNCLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR MOP ROOM. REMOVE STANDING WATER AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN BATHROOMS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS.
OBSERVED MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET.
OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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 AND RODENT AND OR INSECT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 262013FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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 CERTIFICATE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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 AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT(COOKING,ICE MACHINE,SINKS ETC) AND MAINTAIN(35)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 OF KITCHEN ADD WALL COVING TO LOWER WALL OF WASHROOM IN FAR REAR SEATING AREA(38)PROVIDE A TOILET BOWL COVER FOR TOILET IN FAR REAR SEATING AREA(40)PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS(41)ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND ENCLOSED STORAGE OUTSIDE;REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONMS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
SOME COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT LABEL OR DATED MUST PROVIDE
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
UPRIGHT REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE MUST DEFROST UNIT
SMALL OPENING IN CEILING OF EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR BULB INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FRONT OF PREMISES
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
SEP 42012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, ICE MACHINE, SINKS ETC) AND MAINTAIN.
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 IN REAR OF KITCHEN. ADD WALL COVING TO LOWER WALL OF WASHROOM IN FAR REAR SEATING AREA.
PROVIDE A TOILET BOWL COVER FOR TOILET IN FAR REAR SEATING AREA.
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM AND ENCLOSED STORAGE OUTSIDE; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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