JUN 23
2025
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RESTAURANTE AMATEPEC ESTADO DE MEXICO.
BEAT. 18/100
3143 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 23, 2025 · passed
Failed 9 of 21 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
120
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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
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.
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
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 162025FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 16
2025
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR IN REAR. INSTD TO ELEVATE ALL EQUIPMENT 6 INCHES ON PROPER SHELVING AND MAINTAIN
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.
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
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
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 32024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 3
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 262024FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2024
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MAY 32023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14- VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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APR 262023FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 26
2023
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN FRONT HANDWASH SINK AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN
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
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
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
DEC 72022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT RESTROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 302022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT RESTROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOILED MOPS STORED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HANG TO DRY, MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 52021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
AUG 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 202018FAILED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 20
2018
FAILED
1 violationDETAILS
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 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12(A) - MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE SAME.
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
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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 272018FAILED17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2018
FAILED
17 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12(A) - MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.
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
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE SAME.
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
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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 202018FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2018
FAILED
18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDSINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12(A) - MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14(B) WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION INBETWEEN USES.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE SAME.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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 62017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 6
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 222016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 22
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 152016FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2016
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 212015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
NOV 132014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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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