RESTAURANT EL RANCHITO.

Name: Restaurant El Ranchito
Address: 5959 W GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL, 60639

Chicago Health Dept

5959 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 2 critical violations noted.

36 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2026 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

240

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 26

2026

PASS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 (B-D) OBSERVED HOLD IN HANDSINK BASIN IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND INSECTS ONTHE FLOOR IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA , ADJACENT STORAGE AREA, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DETAIL CLEAN, SANIIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS ON DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE, HEAVY FOOD SPILLS, AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, COLD-GOLDING UNITS, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES TRHOUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON STORAGE RACK, OPEN BOTTOM AREA OF EQUIPMENT AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

MAY 18

2026

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HOLD IN HANDSINK BASIN IN MENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND INSECTS ONTHE FLOOR IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA , ADJACENT STORAGE AREA, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DETAIL CLEAN, SANIIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIDS ON DEEP FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE, HEAVY FOOD SPILLS, AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, COLD-GOLDING UNITS, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPOSED FOAM-LIKE CAULK ON THE WALLS AND AROUND PIPES TRHOUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AREA TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON STORAGE RACK, OPEN BOTTOM AREA OF EQUIPMENT AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE RECORDS AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 29

2025

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19// NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON BOTTOM SHELF AND RUST ON ALL SHELVRS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13// NOTED HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11// OBSERVED GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13// OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

OCT 22

2025

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INCOMPLETE CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES AND NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE COMPLETED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE TO INCLUDE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION LEVELS AND A LIST OF SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. (REFER TO REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK, BLACK AND BROWN SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO NOTED INTERIOR PLATE OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD AT KITCHEN PREP COOLER: MARINATED PORK 50.7 F, SLICED TOMATOES 46.8 F, CHOPPED LETTUCE 55.2 F, COOKED CHICKEN 51.1 F, CHEESE 52.5 F, SOUR CREAM 53.4 F, CHOPPED TOMATOES 50.5 F, GUACAMOLE 49.1 F, BACON 53.6 F, PORK 51.4 F, TRIPE 48.9 F PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OTHER TCS FOODS (MAYO BASED CONDIMENTS, COOKED SAUCES,BUTTER) FROM COOLER AND DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 100 LBS VALUED AT $300 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. AMBIENT AIR OF PREP COOLER 55.9 F. UNIT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON BOTTOM SHELF AND RUST ON ALL SHELVRS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED TEST STRIPS FOR QUAT SANITIZER BUT ONLY HAS BLEACH ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FRYER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 19

2024

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER HANDLE BROKEN AND DOES NOT WORK IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND ALSO MINOR LEAK AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND REFRIGERAION UNITS IN FRONT BAR AREA, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKIING EQUIPMEN AND REFRIGERATION UNITS REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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SEP 10

2024

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD BREAD, COOKED CUT BACON WITH BARE HANDS IN KITCHEN AT FOOD LINE. ALSO NOTED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD FRIED EGG WITH BARE HANDS AT FOOD PREP LINE. FOOD EMPLOYEES’ MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MUST USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 55.5F, PORK AT 48.9F, AND CHICKEN AT 50.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER HANDLE BROKEN AND DOES NOT WORK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 13

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAGS MAINTAINED ON SITE. MUST RETAIN SHELLSTOCK tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GARBAGE BINS BEING USED TO STORE SALT, RICE, BEANS AND TORTILLA CHIPS. MUST STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE AMMOUNT OF WATER IN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD CLOSEST TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JAN 28

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 21

2022

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT THE REAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECT ON MENU. ADVISORY IS MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ("ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIANTS"). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO CURRENT ADVISORY AND INDENTIFY RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER ON PREMISES WITHOUT A LABEL (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER NEAR THE STAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST DEFROST, REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND THE MENS RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT DOOR CLOSES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR IN POOR REPAIR; TILE FLOORING IS BROKEN AND EXPOSING UNSEALED WOOD THAT IS COLLECTING FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. FOUND THE CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR; THE CEILING PANEL IS BROKEN AND EXPOSING INSULATION. MUST REPAIR SAID FLOOR AND CEILNG.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ITEMS, AND CLEAN AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/4/2021 REPORT #2510810 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #47 (4-101.19) OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGES ROOMS. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING.. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS FOR EMPLOYEE VACCINATION OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED PER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WRITTEN RECORD

JUN 4

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGES ROOMS. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL GAPS CRACKS CREVICES IN WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND REA STORAGE AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORED MOPS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 20

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGES ROOMS. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORED MOPS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND REFRIGERAION UNITS IN FRONT BAR AREA, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKIING EQUIPMEN AND REFRIGERATIO UNITS REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL GAPS CRACKS CREVICES IN WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND REA STORAGE AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13

2021

FAIL 20 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTEDC MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOYNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA, FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT INTHE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RETRAINTS WHILE FOOS IS BEING PREPARED . INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDEOF ICE BININ FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR AND REAR FOOD PREPA AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQAUTE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGES ROOMS. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOLERS THROUGHT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORED MOPS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATED ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL GAPS CRACKS CREVICES IN WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND REA STORAGE AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/20/2020 INSPECTION REPORT#1273737. # 47OBSERVED LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LID. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME 48 OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR DRAINS AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL BASINS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME 55 OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AROUND SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

JUL 27

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LID. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR DRAINS AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL BASINS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AROUND SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUL 20

2020

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed consumer advisory disclosure and reminder not correct on menu. Must itemize which food items (eggs, steak, ceviche) the disclosure applies to. priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LID. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR DRAINS AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL BASINS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AROUND SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

APR 30

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

**OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

**OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

**OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 29

2019

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, ON A PILE OF WOOD IN THE BASEMENT, AND ON STORAGE PALLETS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, GRILL, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL ENCRUSTED GREASE FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET AND UNDER THE URINALS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 MUST REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE THE PILE OF WOOD FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

APR 25

2019

FAIL 20 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 47.5F, REFRIED BEANS AT 48.9F, AND CHICKEN AT 50.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $300. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS BETWEEN THE WAIT STATION AND BEVERAGE COOLER, 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE DINING AREA BEHIND THE ENTERTAINMENT MACHINES, 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 50 DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE PREP AREA, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE FOOD. ALSO OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPER PLUGGED IN AND HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS AND ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPERS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORTILLAS STORED INSIDE A CARDBOARD BOX NEXT TO THE WAIT STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SURFACE RUST ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE STOVE, GRILL, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR CLOGGED WITH STANDING WATER IN ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A STRONG SEWAGE SMELL IN THE BASEMENT COMING FROM THE SUMP PUMP PIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET AND UNDER THE URINALS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN BOTH OF THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JAN 4

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED/BROKEN CHEST FREEZER DOORS WITH DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET LOCATED IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE FRYER AND STOVE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER/ IMPROPER THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER. .

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 12

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.OBSERVED 10 LBS. GROUNDED RAW PORK 57.7F STORED INSIDE OF A PLASTIC BUCKET ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND 2-6LBS.WRAPPED SLICED RAW CHICKEN BREAST 45.1F-51.9F IN A LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON LOWER STORAGE SHELF.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 22LBS. $37.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED CAKES FOR SELL WITH PROPER INFO (NAME,ADDRESS,INGREIDENTS,WEIGHT)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM TOPSIDE OF STOVE,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK ,RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,RUST LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME TORN CHAIR SEATS IN DINING AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,,ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,SHELVING UNITS,TOPSIDES OF MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF CHIP STORAGE CONTAINER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK ENTERING PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR REAR DOOR,HOLES AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN BAR AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR PICK UP DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR AND FRONT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE WOOD FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

APR 25

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT BAR FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUE TO THE FIRE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT BAR , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FIRE DAMAGED WALL REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BEFORE COOKING IN THAT AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MAR 21

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT BAR FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKEDFLOOR TILES IN FRONT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MAR 14

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED 100 TAMALES WITH OUT PROPER RECEIPT/ HOMEMADE FROM JAVIER 773-664-2114. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE/DENATURED, REMOVE PLASTIC BAG PLACE IN GARBAGE ADD BLEACH. CAN'T BUY HOMEMADE PRODUCTS FOR RESALE. UNKNOWN SOURCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005b.

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 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED CAKES PRE-PACKAGED WITHOUT LABLES. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S LABEL INFO. AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.OBSERVED FOIL ON THE FRONT STORAGE SHELF AND REAR STOVE TOP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE,STOVE TOP/OVEN FRYER DOOR, FRONT INTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT BAR FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE BAR COOLERS, REAR STORAGE, BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FRONT BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

APR 30

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISE WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.

APR 23

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND 1 OUT OF 3 DUMPSTERS WITH MISSING/BROKEN LID. ALSO, GARBAGE SPILLAGE AT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LID FOR OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND CLEAN DUMPSTER AREAS.

Serious Other

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

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. HANDLES RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF,ETC.) A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND BASEMENT. MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT FLOORS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISE WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN.

FEB 27

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving, rear storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around bathroom sinks in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment(stove), not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning. Rear storage shelving/racks in 1st floor, bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in kitchen prep area under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area, rear storage areas(1st floor/bsmt)under shelving/pallets not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Broken, damaged floor tiles in kitchen area shall be replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen areas, bathrooms, and rear dining area, shall be repaired/replaced. Ceiling in bsmt storage area had holes/gaps, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen areas shall be repaired/sealed. Broken, damaged wall tiles in men's bathroom shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area that were damaged/broken shall be replaced, light shields in prep area, rear kitchen storage area not clean, need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen area, display cooler, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exposed hand sink drain pipe had small leak, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

MAR 20

2013

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

MUST SEAL OFF SEWER DRAIN COVER, TO ELIMINATE SMELLY ODORS, VIOLATION STILL EXIST

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REMOVE OVEN FROM FRONT WAIT STATION FOOD NOT PROTECTED, ALSO BASEMENT INTERIOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, FOODS NOT PROTECTED, AND REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPING FROM TOP LANDING OF AREA LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT AREA, AND PROVIDE A NEW PEST CONTROL REPORT, UPON NEXT VISIT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN/REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. BASEMENT WALLS KITCHEN AREA,STORAGE AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT AREA, ECT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE IN BATHROOMS AND KITCHEN AREA SINKS

MAR 20

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 18

2013

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND SHELL FISH WITHOUT TAGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WHICH IS BEING SERVED TO CUSTOMER 3DOZ 5LBS COST $40.00 MANGER DENATURED

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED RAW BLACK SMELLY SEWERAGE WASTE WATER, BACKING-UP FROM A CEMENTED POOL FILL WITH DECORATE GRAVEL STONES IN BASEMENT AREA FLOOR DRAIN, STANDING SEWERAGE WATER IN THIS BASIN, AND WATER COMING FROM WALL AREA, AREA MUST BE RODDED AND SUMP PUMP REPAIR, RESURFACED AND WALL PROPERLY SEALED, REMOVE ROCKS AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT UNWRAPPED FOODS BEING STORED BELOW A ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER, READY TO EAT BREAD CRUMBS AND COCONUT, OBSERVED COOKED MEATS ON BOTTOM SHELF AND RAW MEAT ABOVE COOKED MEATS ON TOP SHELF, AND OBSERVED FOODS BEING PREP ON A BADLY STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING, MUST ALSO REMOVE JUICE CONTAINERS FROM PUBLIC AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 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 FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND 1/2 GAP DOWN MIDDLE OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPLACE STAINED/PITTED CUTTING BOARD BEHIND BAR AREA AND PROVIDE A LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, COUNTER TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES WITH FOOD DEBRI AND EMBEDED GREASE ON ALL STOVE OVENS ECT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT KITCHEN,3 COMPARTMENT AREA, BAR AREA, WALK IN COOLER REAR STORAGE AREA ECT. BASEMENT AREA NEEDS TO RESURFACE THE BASEMENT FLOOR REMOVE THE STONES IN CEMENT POOL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN/REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. BASEMENT WALLS KITCHEN AREA,STORAGE AREA, 3 COMPARTMENT AREA, ECT

Minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST CLEAN ALL BATHROOMS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE IN BATHROOMS AND KITCHEN AREA SINKS

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS NEEDS tHERMOMETERS, AND EMPLOYEE'S NEED METAL STEM THERMOMETERS

FEB 1

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 25

2013

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, SINK BACKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE ALL DRAINS AND GREASE TRAP RODDING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

CONTUNINED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, 08/10/2012, REPORT #1277305, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW 31 Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use. 32 Ice bin in bar area not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover over ice to protect during storage. Deep freezer in basement not maintained. Instructed to replace worn lid. Cutting boards in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards. Storage shelves inside 2 door cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. 33 Storage shelves, prep tables, exterior cooking equipmet, coolers, bulk storage containers, sinks, interior ice macine panel, utensils, exhaust hood and filter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily. 34 Floor not cleaned thru-out prep area. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and remove food debris. 35 Walls in prep and men's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to replace all missing wall tile and seal coving along wallbase. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE

AUG 10

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ice bin in bar area not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover over ice to protect during storage. Deep freezer in basement not maintained. Instructed to replace worn lid. Cutting boards in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards. Storage shelves inside 2 door cooler rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant.

Minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelves, prep tables, exterior cooking equipmet, coolers, bulk storage containers, sinks, interior ice macine panel, utensils, exhaust hood and filter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor not cleaned thru-out prep area. Instructed to detail clean floor daily and remove food debris.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in prep and men's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to replace all missing wall tile and seal coving along wallbase.

AUG 18

2011

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVE/OVEN, HOOD AND FILTERS ETC.), ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL SPICE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS IN REAR AREA, PREP SHELVES, COOKING SHELVES, STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

AUG 8

2011

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Facility Condition

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 03-03-2011, INSPECTION REPORT #579287 #35 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALLS AND DOOR INSIDE MEN AND IN LADIES WASHROOM. #32 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALLS (NEXT TO PHONE) BEHIND REAR SERVICE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN URINAL (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

MAR 3

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALLS AND DOOR INSIDE MEN AND IN LADIES WASHROOM.

FEB 22

2011

FAIL 8 violations 2 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 4 (OUTER OPENING) ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR ON PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOFED (DOOR IN KITCHEN AREA, SIDE DOOR, FRONT DOOR BEHIND BAR, AND IN DISH WASHING AREA DOOR). NOTED 1/4 AND 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF EACH DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED THE BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 48213 DATED 01-08-2010. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUE 7-42-090 #32 MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #33 NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION ON THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, SHELVES UNDER GRILL, INTERIOR OF OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS, STEAM TABLE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET IN ALL WASHROOMS. EXTERIOR SURFACE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38 MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. #40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AND RE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.-------MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN WAIT STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BEER REACH-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUID-UP BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN BASEBOARD WALL TILE NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN (NEXT TO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK).

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE/OPENING ON WALL BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.-------MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO URINAL AND MUST SEAL HOLE AROUND URINAL PIPE IN MENS WASHROOM.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND KITCHEN AREA.--------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON WALLS AND DOOR THROUGHOUT INSIDE MEN AND IN LADIES WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO FIX BROKEN VENTILATION INSIDE MEN AND LADIES WASHROOM.-----MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

JAN 8

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED GAP/OPENING SEAMS ON DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. --- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DOOR IN REAR. --- MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION ON TE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP SHELVES, SHELVES UNDER GRILL, INTERIOR OF OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET IN ALL WASHROOMS. EXTERIOR SURFACE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN LADIES WASHROOM.--- MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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