SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RESTAURANT EL ASADOR II.

BEAT. 18/100

4117 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 6, 2024 · passed

Failed 10 of 22 inspections. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
8 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 10 failed
VIOLATIONS
154
includes 27 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Sep 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 6
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

AUG 2
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSDocumentation & 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 AND FACILITY MUST MEET AND MAINTAIN. TAGGED UNIT AND FOOD PRODUCTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. (CITATION UNDER #32)

MINOROther
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 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.

CRITICALPest 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 INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

CRITICALPlumbing & 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-INSPECTION IS PERFORMED; ALTERNATE HAND AVAILABLE). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 22
2023
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 REPLACE SHEVLING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JAN 31
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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 WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
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 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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 SMALLER POTS,PROVIDE LARGER SINK TO SANITIZE OR BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE POTS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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 STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINOROther
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.

JAN 19
2022
FAILED
16 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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 ON BOTH 3 & 2 DOOR REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH SCRAPE TABLE AT DISH MACHINE.

SERIOUSSanitation
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 LARGER SINK TO SANITIZE OR BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE POTS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MINOROther
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 7-42-090))(CITATION ISSUED)

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JAN 10
2022
FAILED
23 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

CRITICALDocumentation & 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 ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee 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 FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

SERIOUSSanitation
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)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood 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.70LBS. $172.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

SERIOUSOther
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)

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest 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. 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)

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

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

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

MINORSanitation
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 SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SURFACE UNDERNEATH SCRAPE TABLE AT DISH MACHINE.

SERIOUSSanitation
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 DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO PROPELY SANITIZE POTS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACKFLOW DEVICE ON DISH MACHINE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

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

FEB 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASH SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

JUN 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

CRITICALEmployee 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.

SERIOUSChemical 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.

SERIOUSOther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

APR 26
2018
PASSED
0 violations
APR 12
2018
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

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

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

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

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

SEP 14
2017
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 7
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

AUG 30
2017
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* 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.

SERIOUSFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 13
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 3
2016
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALFood 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 $780. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALSanitation
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 6/19/15 THAT THEIR IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

SERIOUSFood 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 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.

SERIOUSOther
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 VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUL 14
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 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.

SERIOUSOther
* 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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

MINORSanitation
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

JUN 19
2015
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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.

CRITICALEmployee 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 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.

SERIOUSFood 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 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 4
2014
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET.

MINORSanitation
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

MAY 27
2014
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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)

CRITICALPest 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 7-38-020

CRITICALPest 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

SERIOUSFood 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 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

OBSERVED MOP SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR MOP SINK FAUCET.

MINORSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest 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 AND RODENT AND OR INSECT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 2
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 26
2013
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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

SERIOUSFacility 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 CERTIFICATE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

SERIOUSSanitation
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 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

MINORChemical 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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

CRITICALPest 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

MINORFacility 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

MINORPlumbing & 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

SEP 4
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
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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.

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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.

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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 IN REAR OF KITCHEN. ADD WALL COVING TO LOWER WALL OF WASHROOM IN FAR REAR SEATING AREA.

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

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

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

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

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

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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