SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ROCKY'S TACOS.

BEAT. 36/100

7043 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 14, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 24 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
13 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
127
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 14
2025
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLE/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ONLY CLEAN KNIVES AT KNIFE RACK. REMOVE DIRTY KNIVES: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO BROKEN/RUST LID REPAIR/REPLACE .

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 17
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT STAIRS THAT GOES TO BASEMENT.ISTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

SEP 9
2024
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND ONE PAN OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 45.1F TO 46F.EMPLOYEE STATED HE COOKED PRODUCTS HALF HOUR AGO.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN AT TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE. POUNDS:3,VALUE:$6. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

KNIVES AND SPATULAS ARE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK

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

A PIECE WOOD REPLACES SHELF INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SHELF THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTENT SINK IS TOO LOOSE REPAIR

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT STAIRS THAT GOES TO BASEMENT.ISTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUN 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED COOK USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD INCLUDING FLIPPING TORTILLAS, ADDING CHEESE TO TORTAS, AND ADDING READY TO EAT LETTUCE AND TOMATOS TO TACOS AND TORTAS WITH BARE HANDS. CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER AND OWNER WERE RETRAINED ON NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND HYGEINIC PRACTICES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS IN BASEMENT. INSTALL WORKING, EASY TO READ THERMOMTERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED REAR PREP WALL BEHIND HANDSINK NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ATTACH SINK TO WALL AND RESTORE WALL BEHIND SINK TO A NON ABSORBANT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE THE MINIMUM OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

OCT 12
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

VEGETABLE CRATES USED AS UTENSIL/EQUIPMENT STORAGE IN BACK PREPARATION AREA. FACILITY MUST REMOVE FROM USE AND REPLACE WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MEETING FOOD STANDARDS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

2 DOOR COOLER IN BACK PREP-AREA IS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOOR. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING LOCATED AT THE INSIDE COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND BE NON-ABSORBENT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER 2 DOOR COOLER, UNDER THE COOKLINE, AND THE FLOOR DRAIN FOR 3COMPARTMENT SINK ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND IN THE EXTENDED BASEMENT AREA NEAR THE CHEMICAL SECTION. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE HAND SINK FIXTURE IN THE BACK PREPARATION AREA HAS A GAP BETWEEN WALLS THAT CAN EASILY BE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE AND DEBRIS. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE CAULK WITH SINK FIXTURES ADJACENT TO THE WALL TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED ON SITE FROM PREVIOUS CANVASS INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11/23/2021. REPORT #: 2544612. 2-102.13: FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. 2-102.13: SANITATION MANAGER AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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NOV 23
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SANITATION MANAGER AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAININING. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 3
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

MINORFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED EMPLOYEES COOLING DOWN A LARGE POT OF SOUP INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRTY POTS, PANS AND DISHES INSIDE THE NEXT COMPARTMENT SINK AND EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS INSIDE THE NEXT COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP SINK TO PROPERLY COOL DOWN FOOD OR EMPTY SINKS, DETAIL CLEAN BEFORE USING FOR COOLING DOWN FOOD.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

MAR 26
2020
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GLOVES AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH DIRTY FOOD CONTAINERS AND CONTAINERS OF CHEMICALS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ON THE STOVE TO BE INADEQUATE:-PORK 117F, CHIROZO 95.9F/104F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $8.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED EMPLOYEES COOLING DOWN A LARGE POT OF SOUP INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRTY POTS, PANS AND DISHES INSIDE THE NEXT COMPARTMENT SINK AND EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS INSIDE THE NEXT COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP SINK TO PROPERLY COOL DOWN FOOD OR EMPTY SINKS, DETAIL CLEAN BEFORE USING FOR COOLING DOWN FOOD.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND BY THE EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AND PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS

MAY 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,IN EACH WORK STATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR TILES ON STEP THAT GOES IN BASEMENT AREA. BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP TABLE IN DISH ROOM: SOUTH-WEST AREA. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

APR 30
2019
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING TO EMPLOYEE THAT WERE HANDLING FOOD. FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK HAD TWO LARGE KNIVES IN IT AND REAR PREP/DISHROOM HAD A 7 WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINERS INVERTED INSIDE THE SAID SINK. UPON MY REQUEST ITEMS REMOVED FROM BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AND ACEESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ALSO LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES: BASEMENT AREA,OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE NON-FOOD WOOD CABINETS; 50 MICE DROPPING UNDER THE SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.OFFICE (30 DROPPINGS) BY PREP AREA AT FIRST FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER ELECTRICAL CORDS; 20 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SHELVES,BEHIND COOLERS; 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM.NO GNAWED FOOD WAS OBSERVED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,IN EACH WORK STATION -

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NEED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,GREASE BUILD-UP. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN INCLUDED DEEP FRYER.

CRITICALPest Activity
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NEED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT AREA REMOVE GREASE AND MICE DROPPINGS

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NEED TO PROVIDE LIDS AT RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SWEEP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL HOLES ON WALL THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT .

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR TILES ON STEP THAT GOES IN BASEMENT AREA. BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER PREP TABLE IN DISH ROOM: SOUTH-WEST AREA. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

OCT 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ORIENTAL COCKROACHES IN SECOND BASEMENT ROOM FLOOR. FLOOR MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MAINTAIN FLOOR OF SECOND BASEMENT ROOM.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHEILDS IN COOKING AREA AND PREP AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE. HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

OCT 30
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SERVICE COOLER IN BASEMENT TOP DOOR HINGES NOT PROPERLY CLOSING TOP DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR HINGES ON TOP DOORS OF SERVICE PREP COOLER. RAW WOOD SHELVING AT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE SEALED WITH ANON TOXIC SEALANT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

NOTED METAL SHELVING DIRTY AT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN METAL SHELVING.

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

NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.

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

NOTED CEILING TILES MISSING AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES,

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELD AT HOT LINE AREA NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED TO FRAME.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELD.

MAR 24
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED INSIDE MICROWAVE AT HOT LINE, INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

NOTED FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST AND FOOD PARTICULATES.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING PANELS AT REAR ADJACENT 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT PROPERLY FITTING OVER LIGHTS AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

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

NOTED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.

NOV 21
2016
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 18
2016
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLER AT 48.0F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

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

FOUND SALSAS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF HOMESTYLE RED HOT SAUCE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 48.9F - 58.4F APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS HOMESTYLE GREEN HOT SAUCE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROMN 46.7F - 58.5F. ALSO,(PICO DE GALLO SAUCE) ABOUT 1 POUND OF DICED RAW TOMATO,ONION, AND HOT PEPPER SAUCE AT 47.6F. CITRICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 21 POUNDS OF SALSAS DISPOSED. VALUE ABOUT 70 DOLLARS.

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

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-16-16 INSPECTION # 1631713. VIOLATION 38. REPAIR SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREPARATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST REPAIR REPLACE SPLASHGUARD AT REAR PREPARATION EXPOSED HAND SINK.

FEB 16
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, CHICKEN AND PORK, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL, BROKEN DOOR HANDEL ON 2ND FREEZER IN BSMT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP, SLICER, CAN OPENER, AND PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP. ALSO, INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP, INTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN BSMT., AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP, UNDER AND AROUND FREEZERS IN THE BSMT., UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND THE ENTIRE BSMT FLOOR HAS PEELING PAINT. ALSO, DETACHED FLOOR TILE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND DINING AREAS OF PREMISES. CLEAN FILTERS AND HOODS OF GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP, AND AT SAME SINK, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 20
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A POTATOES SLICER INSTALLED AT SOUTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT, NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDE AT SAID LOCATION.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED POTATOES SLICER UNIT AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,AT MENTIONED AREA. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT PREP AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE.ICE MACHINE START TO SHOW SIGN OF PINK MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POTATOES SLICER WALL UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DEBRIS,ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHPUT THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE ,INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

WALL BEHIND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

LIGHT SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS ,ALSO THE FIRST LIGHT SHIELD BY THE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED TO FIXTURE,INSTRUCTED TO RE-LINE SAID SHIELD.

NOV 25
2014
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 18
2014
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-24-14. INSPECTION # 1464209. 38. DRAINBOARD NOT ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

MAR 24
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.(RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO ATTACHED DRAINBOARD TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 28
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

BLOOD STAINS AND ACCUMULATION OF ICE INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT BUILD-UP GREASE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,INCLUDED INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER

OCT 23
2012
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

WHEN FOOD AND NON-FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER,MUST LABEL CONTAINER.

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

PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE RAW AND COOKED FOOD

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

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK(BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMWENT SINK, AND PREP COOLER)

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

OBSERVED BROKEN AND EXPOSED INSULATION INTERIOR LIDS FROM CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP AND ENCRUSTED BLOOD FROM CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.

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

PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/KITCEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED INSIDE THE CHEST FREZEERS, IN BASEMENT AREA.

JUL 11
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS 10pds HAM, AND 2pds HOT DOGS ON TOP OF CHEF PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGEING FROM 54.5F TO 59.4F RESPECTIVELY.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)CRITICAL.INSTRUCTED OWNER TO DISCARD ABOVE FOODS,AND TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ABOVE FOODS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH SANITIZER, AT TOTAL COST OF $22.00. CDI COOLERS ON FACILITY WERE MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 38.0F TO 40F. INSTRUCTED ALSO TO KEEP ABOVE FOODS IN COOLERS.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS,STORE SILVER WARES WITH HANDLES UP AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DOWN IN THE CLEAN CONTAINERS,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED OLD USED DEEPFRYER EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP ALOVER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST PROVIDE CLEANABLE SURFACE AT 3COMP SINK WHERE FRYING PANS ARE STORED. CAN OPENER BLADE NEEDS CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS IN BSMT.,MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT SAME LOCATION, AND CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM ON 1STFL.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

JUN 28
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found some food items not properly labeled, dated in coolers, must date and label all food items in coolers.

MINORSanitation
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. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.

MINORSanitation
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, bsmt. storage shelving not clean need cleaning.

MINORSanitation
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. floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving on 1st.floor, and bsmt. need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls that had peeling paint in prep areas, bathroom shall be repair. damaged/stained ceiling tiles in prep area, dining area shall be repair/replaced.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. miising light shields in front prep area shall be provided, light shields in prep area dining areas need cleaning.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, bathroom, and dining areas need cleaning.

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