DEC 2
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RESTAURANTE Y TAMALERIA LA BENDICION INC.
BEAT. 18/100
2567 N CICERO AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 2, 2025 · passed
Failed 7 of 16 inspections. 21 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
6 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
77
includes 21 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jan 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE OF THE MENTIONED DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
NOV 242025FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 24
2025
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. SMALL FLIES WERE FOUND MAINLY IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES. MICE DROPINGS WERE FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM, AND NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A SMALL OPENING ON THE LOWER LEFT SIDE OF THE MENTIONED DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED ONE FEMALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN PREP AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
JUL 262024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR 2 DOOR COOLER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 192024FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2024
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 8:40AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 8:40AM CERTIFIED MANAGER JOSE AGUINADA ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT WATER TANK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR 2 DOOR COOLER. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 282023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 28
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11--OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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JUN 212023FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2023
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN DISH ROOM AND IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM INACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED CLEAR TUBE GOING INTO HAND SINK WHICH WAS CONNECTED TO EQUIPMENT IN FURNANCE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TUBE FROM HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUN 212022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE WALLBASE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERITICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP A VALID AND NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
JUN 132022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND 20 MORE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVING IN THE ROOM LOCATED OFF THE MENS WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND FOR STORAGE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED A LEAK COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE WALLBASE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERITICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP A VALID AND NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
JUN 252021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 25
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STOTED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 32019FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 3
2019
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE WATER DOES NOT DRAIN FROM THE SINK AND IS CLOGGED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
DEC 72018FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 7
2018
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST INSTALL A DOOR SWEEP TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE ALL RAGS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE ALL COOKWARE FOR ADEQUATE WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE PROCEDURE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOLERS/FREEZERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST SCRAPE OFF PEELING PAINT, AND REPAIR TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. OBSERVED RUST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH A RUSTOLEUM PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SEP 12017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, AT PREP STATTION: 20 LBS OF CHICKEN TAMALES AT 46.4 F. MANAGER STATED TOTAL COST OF SAID FOOD APPROXIMATELY $ 80.00. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED SEVERAL BAGS OF COOKED AND PREPPED TAMALES WITHOUT PROPER LABEL/DATE, IN 2 DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS IN STORAGE OR WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF BOTH ROSEWELL STOVE TOPS. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON PIPE NEXT TO HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL PIPE AND CLEAN STOVE TOP, TO ENSURE SURFACES IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN CLOSET THAT HOUSES THE HVAC SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SMALL 4 X 4 AREA ON THE WALL IN MENS TOILET WITH UNFINISHED/PLASTER COATING. OBSERVED SMALL GAPS/HOLES IN CEILING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ABOVE THE WATER HEATER IN HALL WAY NEXT TO MENS TOILET AND ABOVE THE HVAC SYSTEM IN FRONT CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/FINISH AREA, TO ENSURE THAT ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AS WELL PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 122016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 12
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD CHICKEN, MASA,TAMALES IN GROCERY BAGE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGGIE, OR ZIPLOC. ALSO OBSERVED ONE BOX FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSTULATION ON THE SIDE WALL AROUND LID, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS, AND COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD OVER THE CONDIMENT COOLER, AND PREP TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR IN REAR DISH AREA STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE WATER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITH OUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
JAN 272016FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2016
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MOP SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE
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