RESTAURANTE AMATEPEC ESTADO DE MEXICO.

Name: Restaurante Amatepec Estado De Mexico
Address: 3143 W 51ST ST, Chicago, IL, 60632

Chicago Health Dept

3143 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

22 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jun 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

130

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 26

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.6-61.9F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, MILK(53.8F), SALSA(49.6-61.9F), NOODLES(50.3F), BEEF(49.6-53.9F), RAW EGGS IN SHELL(51.4-60.4F), RICE(54.4-54.8F), BEANS(52.2F), SOUR CREAM(54.2-54.5F), PORK(52.2-53.2F), CHEESE(57.4F) AND CHICKEN(50.4F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $700 WEIGHING 80LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED MULTIPLE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.OBSERVED ONE DOOR WHITE AND ONE DOOR STAINLESS STEEL REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP AREA AND ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.7-52.7F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED UNDERNEATH PEELING AND EXPOSED INSULATION ON CEILING DUCTS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL PEELING AND EXPOSED INSULATION ON CEILING DUCTS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.

Serious Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, RIGHT DOOR OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BOTH DOORS OF SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON SAID COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED DOOR OF ALL GENDER WASHROOM TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NON SMOOTH OUTDOOR SURFACE UNDERNEATH DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER CONSTRUCTED OF DIRT AND ROCKS. INSTRUCTED AN OUTDOOR SURFACE FOR REFUSE, RECYCLABES AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WALL ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED NON SMOOTH WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND INTERIORS OF HOODS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND INTERIORS OF HOODS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

JUN 23

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11: REAR UPRIGHT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACES TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E): CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING

JUN 16

2025

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK, EGGS, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK, BEEF) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND ALSO A REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACES TO BE NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

REAR UPRIGHT 1 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING

MAY 3

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND EXTERIORS OF HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 26

2024

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBIRS ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND EXTERIORS OF HOT HOLD EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2575289 NOT CORRECTED; #39 -MISSING SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN FRONT HANDWASH SINK AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN. #55 FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #56 VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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MAY 3

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11-MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN FRONT HANDWASH SINK AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11- CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14- VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

APR 26

2023

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AT REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR HAND WASH SINK. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN FRONT HANDWASH SINK AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, HEAVILY LEAKING UNDERNEATH AND USING LARGE PAN TO CONTAIN LEAKING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND MISSING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

DEC 7

2022

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT RESTROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 30

2022

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT RESTROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS, CARNE ASADA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 5

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVID AN VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOOD AT WALL BEHIND PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

AUG 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT, AND DIRRHEA, BUT NO DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

NOV 28

2018

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 20

2018

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13B4**PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/20/18 REPORT 2201194 10 6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. . 37 3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL. 41 3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES. 47 4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CERAMIC SERVING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL ON FRONT COUNTER SERVING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN 51 5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE SAME. 55 6-201.11- WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR IN POOR REAR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE 55 6-201.17: PLANT VINES HANGING FROM CEILING OVER FRONT PREP AREA WHERE BEVERAGE DISPENSER, JUICER AND MULTI USE EQUIPMENT LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE PLANT VINES FROM PREMISES. SO AS SURFACE TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE. 55 6-501.12 WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 56 6-501.14 INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 57 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. 58 PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

AUG 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11A NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12(A) - MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CERAMIC SERVING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. ALUMINUM FOIL ON FRONT COUNTER SERVING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR IN POOR REAR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17: PLANT VINES HANGING FROM CEILING OVER FRONT PREP AREA WHERE BEVERAGE DISPENSER, JUICER AND MULTI USE EQUIPMENT LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE PLANT VINES FROM PREMISES. SO AS SURFACE TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

AUG 27

2018

FAIL 17 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11A NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12(A) - MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR IN POOR REAR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM 8/20/17 REPORT 2201194 NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #10- 5-205.11(A) - HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, NO WATER AVAILABE, PIPE DISCONNECTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT (MINIMUM 100F) /COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 20

2018

FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11A NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11(A) - HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, NO WATER AVAILABE, PIPE DISCONNECTED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WITH HOT (MINIMUM 100F) /COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12(A) - MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST PROVIDED FOR MEASURING SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17: LIVE PLANT VINES HANGING FROM CEILING OVER FRONT PREP AREA WHERE BEVERAGE DISPENSER, JUICER AND MULTI USE EQUIPMENT LOCATED. INSTD TO REMOVE PLANT VINES FROM PREMISES. SO AS SURFACE TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- WALL NEXT TO UTILITY SINK IN REAR IN POOR REAR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING LINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

OCT 6

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL ON THE FRONT PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF, AND CARDBOARD ON THE REAR PREP AREA STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL ON THE REAR PREP AREA WALL BEHIND THE STOVE, AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO REMOVE THE FOIL ON THE FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND THE TRASH CAN.

AUG 22

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.

AUG 15

2016

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 58.2F, CHICKEN AT 54.4F, EGGS AT 53.8F, MILK AT 48.7-51.2F, TRIPE AT 87.1F, CORN TRUFFLE SAUCE AT 53.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 3 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON THE WALL BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLE IN THE CORNER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS LINING STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. REPLACE THE PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE THAT ARE HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA AROUND WHERE THE GARBAGE CAN SITS. OBSERVED CONDENSED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE DUCT WORK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSULATE DUCT WORK TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION. PAINT OR COVER DRYWALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC TO KEEP IT FROM LEAKING. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 26

2015

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 21

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK HAS BEEN REMOVED IN PREP AREAS/DISHWASHING AREA THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING USED AS PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO RE INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME LOCATION AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING COOKED PORK IN UNLEAN MOP SINK. INSTD NOT TO USE MOP SINK FOR PREPARING/RINSING FOR FOOD AT ANY TIME. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. OBSERVED CUSTOMER SELF-SERVICE SALAD BAR WITHOUT ANY SNEEZE/GUARD, PROPER BARRIER. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SNEEZE GUARD OR REMOVE. OBSERVED RAW PACKAGES OF STEAK STORED IMMEDIATELY STORED ON TOP OF READY TO EAT VEGETABLES IN REAR COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR NOT UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

NOV 13

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ONBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT COOKING AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD ON SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNUSABLE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE OF PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED. OBSERVED BROKEN/UNUSABLE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN MUST BE RESTORED OR REMOVED.

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