DEC 14
2021
PASS · 0 violations
SABAS VEGA INC..
Chicago Health Dept
1808 S ASHLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2021.
19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2021.
Last inspected Dec 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
VIOLATIONS
92
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 7
2021
FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A DEAD RAT BEHIND THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTED MEAT HOOKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON WHEELED CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT WASH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASETRAP AND SURROUNDING SURFACES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A COVER IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WOODEN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND KEPT CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT, INCLUDING BASEMENT. ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. ALSO MUST OPEN AREA BELOW THE CARNITAS COOKING STATION AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALL ALONG THE BASE BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OPENINGS IN PIPES IN BASEMENT AREAS. MUST SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY OR HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT, KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY MONITOR FOR PEST ACTIVITY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 11/30/21 INSPECTION NOT CORRECTED. #38: STILL OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISES: 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE SHELF AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT, 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR WHERE MOPS AND DRY GOODS ARE STORED NEXT TO FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR 3 COMP SINK, 2 DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM, 10 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE FRYER AND 1 RAT DROPPING INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET, 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY.
NOV 30
2021
FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RAT ACTIVITY INSIDE PREMISES: NOTED 15 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK, NOTED 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDERNEATH THE REAR 3 COMP SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRONT STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH A COVER IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVERD A FEW HOLES AND OPENINGS IN TO THE WALL ALONG THE BASE BOARD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WOODEN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST BE ABLE TO PROPERLY MONITOR AND PEST ACTIVITY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE MEN WASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
DEC 16
2020
PASS 6 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE ICE MAKER OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
DEC 11
2020
FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BOTH OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN A HAND DRYING PROVISION (PAPER TOWELS) AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-202.12(A) OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER (60F) AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH AN ADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ON THE ICE MAKER OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PORK) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 119F LOCATED UNDER A HEAT LAMP IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS HOT HOLDING AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHORIZO) BEING HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 75F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #21.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
8-103.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MAKING CHORIZO WITHOUT A VARIANCE LETTER FROM THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A VARIANCE LETTER FOR ALL SPECIAL PROCESSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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JUN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNTATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED RED, GREEN SALSA, AND PEPPERS, ONION, TOMATO MIX, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING THE FRONT AND REAR STORAGE TABLES , INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, SO SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN,AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO CLEAN TOASTER OVEN DRIP TRAY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING CARNITAS, UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, OR HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 3
2018
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT REMOVE MEAT JUICES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT ON FLOOR OF THE MIDDLE SECTION OUTSIDE OF DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FOR BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FEB 17
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED A FOOD HNADLING EMPLOYEE MAKE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (CARNITAS) WHILE PREPARING AN ORDER FOR A CUSTOMER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE WALL TILES UNDER THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 15
2016
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PREP COOLER DOOR AND FRYER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 19
2016
PASS 4 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS STORED ON THE BARS OF A WINDOW LOCATED BY THR REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSIL PROPERLY ON A PROPER DRYING RACK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THRU OUT WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MINOR DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING AND FANS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 1
2015
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 23
2015
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED TWO PANS OF CARNITAS DISPLAYED FOR SALE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 106.1F-118.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AND $360 OF CARNITAS. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546563 ON 6-1-15: 45-FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 38-REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK SUGAR CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR BROKEN GLASS ON HEAT LAMP CABINET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
JUN 1
2015
PASS 2 violations
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
MAY 22
2015
FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FIRST FLOOR FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN RIGHT CORNER UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED RICE 170.9F, BEANS 169.7F, AND CARNITAS 139.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT PLASTIC FORKS AND CARRYOUT TRAYS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLERDUST BUILDUP).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE STEAM TABLE AND IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUN 5
2014
PASS 1 violation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Seal openings at ceiling over the dry storage shelvings in basement.
MAY 29
2014
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM 1ST FLR.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK- CARNITAS, BEEF, BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and a splashguard is needed (left side) at the exposed handsink next to kitchen 3 compartment sink.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Shelvings and fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler are not cleaned.Instructed to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Seal openings at ceiling over the dry storage shelvings in basement.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
JAN 18
2013
PASS 2 violations
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK WHERE LEAKING. NECK OF THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN IS TOO SHORT; EXTEND SO THAT NECK EXTENDS TO ALL COMPARTMENTS. CLEAN LEDGE THAT GREASE RECEPTOR SITS ON IN BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN MENS WASHROOM.
OCT 25
2011
PASS 3 violations
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. IN THE DINING ROOM SOME PARTS OF THE CEILING HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PAINT AND PAINT SAME.
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. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS.
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 unit. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE WALKIN COOLER, REACHIN COOLERS.
OCT 18
2010
PASS 1 violation
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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED. MUST REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED WALL TILE ON WALL ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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