RICARDO'S RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

4429 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

18 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2017.

Last inspected Oct 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

105

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 20

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS AND STORAGE CONTAINER MUST FIT AND/OR BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANTIZING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST HAVE NEW FRONT WINDOWS TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OCT 13

2017

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT PROPERLY WASH, RINSING OR SANITIZING LARGE 50 GALLON CONTAINER AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING OUT CONTAINER WITH ONLY A SPRAYER. CHICKEN IS STORED AND MARINATING IN SAID CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CONTAINER OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-030.

Critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE: NOTED UTENSILS AND POTS INSIDE THE SINK AND A CART IN FRONT OF THE SINK. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS TO MAKE SINK ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL CITATION #7-38-030.

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 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE OVEN. NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELF IN THE REAR PAPER GOOD STORAGE SHED. ALSO OBSERVED A FEW LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2069806 DATE 7-13-17: (32)MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO REAR HAND SINK AND LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO REAR HAND SINK,(33) MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,REACH IN FREEZER,PREP COOLER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WRAPPING STATION,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.FRYER CABINET,B.B.Q PIT,(36)MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,(38)LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES AT REAR 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND PIPES.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,(45)IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE'S. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

PREMISES DID NOT HAVE CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED. ONE GIVEN AND POSTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS AND STORAGE CONTAINER MUST FIT AND/OR BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANTIZING.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Facility Condition

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOULATION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION #29.

JUL 20

2017

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO REAR HAND SINK AND LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO REAR HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,REACH IN FREEZER,PREP COOLER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WRAPPING STATION,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.FRYER CABINET,B.B.Q PIT

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM HOOD,FILTERS,WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR AREA ABOVE 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,INTERIOR TRIM ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR HOT WATER AREA,MISSING WINDOW SCREEN IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES AT REAR 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND PIPES.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS AND ALL COOLERS

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

JUL 13

2017

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 56.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS .5LB.RAW BEEF 52.4F,3LBS. SHRIMP EMPANADAS 55.5F,2LBS. COOKED STEAK 55.7F,3.5LBS. CHIROZO 55.4F,3LBS. CHICKEN EMPANADA 58.2F,1 LB. COOKED FLAUTAS 54.1F,2- GALLONS COOKED SHELL FISH SOUP 55.2F,6LBS. COOKED PORK 51.1F-52.8F,5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 53.9F,4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN BREAST 51.5F,4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN QUARTERS 53.0F,2LBS. COOKED PORK 51.0F,1LB. SHREEDED COOKED CHICKEN 55.9F,.5LB CHOPPED LETTUCE 52.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 67.5 LBS. $128.(CRITICAL 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND LEDGE IN HOT WATER TANK/MOP SINK AREA,ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM BEHIND GARBAGE CAN.ALSO REAR DRY GOOD STORAGE AREA ATTACHED SHED DOOR , WALLS AND CEILINGS HAVE APPX."1/2-4" GAPS .MUST RODENT PROOF SHED.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/13/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO REAR HAND SINK AND LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO REAR HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,REACH IN FREEZER,PREP COOLER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WRAPPING STATION,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.FRYER CABINET,B.B.Q. PIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM HOOD,FILTERS,WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR AREA ABOVE 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,INTERIOR TRIM ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,HOLE IN CEILING IN REAR HOT WATER AREA,MISSING WINDOW SCREEN IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPES AT REAR 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE TAPE WRAPPED AROUND PIPES.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS AND ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR SHED STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

DEC 12

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT SMALL COOLER STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOIL ON THEM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT GRILL AREA SMALL COOLER NOT CLEAN, ALSO IN THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER AND 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT LIGHT OUT OVER THE FLAT GRILL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE BULB.

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APR 12

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOIL ON SHELF UNDER FLAT GRILL AND UNDER THE CHAR/PIT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE FLAT GRILL WITH FOOD SPLASHES/PARTICLES ON IT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO DEFROST THE FRONT UPRIGHT FREEZER AND CLEAN, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOOR, AND STORAGE RACK FOR THE WOOD TOP SHELF HAS GREASE BUILD UP ON IT..

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER THE FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE THE TWO CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN ENTRANCE WAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OSERVED THE CEILING VENTS NOT CLEAN OVER 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER COOKING AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

SEP 23

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FIREWOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 7

2014

PASS 6 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 freezers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in freezers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in freezer shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage under pallets not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, in kitchen prep areas, front prep area, and dining area shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had exposed raw wood in rear storage area shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, rear kitchen prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

JUL 15

2013

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 28

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE, DATED 6/20/2013, REPORT #1353220, FOR FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT BEING MAINTAINED, WHEN WATER IS TURN ON ITS COMING FROM THE OTHER TWO SIDES OR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, THIS NEEDS TO BE REPAIR, ADDITIONAL 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TAGGED, MUST RESTRICT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN READY, FAX #312746-4240, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Serious Other

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

VIOLATION NOW UP GRADED SEE VIOLATION #14,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYER SHELVES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIR FLOOR TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA, LEADING OUT BACK DOOR,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA, REPLACE COMMODE TOILET LID IN MENS BATHROOM AND THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN REAR BACK ENCLOSED AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

JUN 20

2013

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND DISPLAY UNIT FRONT AREA NOT MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE AIR TEMPERATURE AT 54.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED SHRIMP AND HAD BLACK MOLD ON CHICKEN TEMP 50.1F 2LBS,COOKED CHICKEN WINGS TEMP 49.5F 3LBS,RAW CUT FISH 3LBS, MANGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD.COST $50.00, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA, FOR FOOD PROTECTION, AND MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT FOOD DISPLAY UNIT, 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

FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Serious Other

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

FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT BEING MAINTAINED, WHEN WATER IS TURN ON ITS COMING FROM THE OTHER TWO SIDES OR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THIS NEEDS TO BE REPAIR, THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT 3 COMPARTMENT IS SLOWLY DRAINING, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYER SHELVES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIR FLOOR TILE REAR KITCHEN AREA, LEADING OUT BACK DOOR,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA, REPLACE COMMODE TOILET LID IN MENS BATHROOM AND THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN REAR BACK ENCLOSED AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

DEC 18

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Interior of cooler, cooking equipment, storage shelves and utensils in rear 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 along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulb under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.

JAN 20

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulbs above produce display case, grill, prep area, and walk-in freezer not shielded. Instructed to install cover or shield over bulbs and end caps or install shatter-proof bulbs.

JAN 13

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

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

Shellfish tags not in place or with the product. Observed bagged raw oysters (100 pieces) in reach-in without shellfsih tag. Instructed that shellfish tag must stay with product until completely finished and shellfish tag to remain on premises for additional 90 days. No citation issued, see report #660001. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. product, value $46.

Critical Food Temperature

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

Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation or service. Found in back storage room at room temperature-30 gallon container-approximately half-filled with red salsa(cooked)at 57.9 F that was prepared 01-11-2012. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain proper temperature at 40 F or below. Also, instructed on proper cooling methods for storing in swallow containers ice bath and cooling from 140 F to 70 F in 4 hours and 70 F to 40 F in 2 hours. No citation issued, see report # 660001

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Sanitizing rinse for utensils and equipment not proper concentration. Found dish washer washing, rinsing and sanitizing utensils at three compartment sink and chlorine sanitizer is at 0ppm. Instructed manager that premises must have chlorine test strips and to properly sanitize equipment and utensils at 100ppm of chlorine. No citation issued, see report #660001.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Foods not protected during storage, preparation, display and service. Found pastries on check-out lane on tray and three carts of assorted breads and pastries near front entry door thats not covered or protected of possible contamination or elements. Instructed to have all foods on carts covered or stored in pastry display case to prevent contamination. No citation issued, see report #660001.

Serious Sanitation

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

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink in restaurant, water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline also connected to exposed hand sink to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. No citation issued, see report #660001.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Grill, sinks, cooking equipment, can opener attached to prep table, cutting boards, coolers, storage shelves and prep counters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in prep and basement storage area not cleaned along wallbase. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

Minor Sanitation

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

Hole in corner baseboard in display area near meat display case. Instructed to seal hole. Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulbs above produce display case, grill, prep area, and walk-in freezer not shielded. Instructed to install cover or shield over bulbs and end caps or install shatter-proof bulbs.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Exposed hand sink in restaurant slow draining. Instructed to repair to properly drain water. Rear exposed hand sink in restaurant installed next to storage rack and three compartment sink. Instructed to install shield on both sides of sink.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided in beverage/mixed drinks cooler in restaurant. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Food handler in bakery prep area not wearing hair restraint. Instructed that all employees in prep area must have proper hair restraint.

JUL 6

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 27

2011

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 #234139 DATED 05-21-2011. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUE 7-42-090 #32-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. #38-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2)3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #40-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #41-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT FOOD PREP/KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.

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 REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

AUG 12

2010

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 2 LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOOD AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ------ MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER, WALLS AND CEILING WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR BEER STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

MAY 21

2010

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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 CLEAN 2 LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOOD AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ------ MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER, WALLS AND CEILING WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 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 PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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 CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR BEER STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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