Salsita
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2021-04-08 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ONE OF 3 MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED LOOSE AND MISSING KNOTS ON LID OF SERVICE PREP COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOOR ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINT...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA AND ELECTRICAL UNIT CLOSET.
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.
2020-08-06 Pass Short Form Complaint 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2020-07-17 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT SELF CLOSING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2019-09-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT AROUND PIPING ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.------WALL IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
2019-09-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED RE FRIED BEANS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 126.3F AND BLACK BEANS AT 79.0F IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED AN ESTIMATED 2 POUNDS OF BEANS VALUED AT $1.60. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES ABOVE 135F. PRIO...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COOKS LINE ONE DOOR COOLER CHICKEN AT 62.6, PORK 63.0, AND BEEF AT 60.8. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $70. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CI...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IMPROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE PREPARATION DATE ONLY AND OTHER ASSORTED COOKED MEATS WITH NO LABELS IN SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATED, PREPARED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE EXPIRATION DATE NO...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED ONE DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF BETWEEN 53.F AND 53.8F. WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 62.6F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE O...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOOR PROPPED OPEN. MANAGEMENT CLOSED DOOR. INSTRUCTED EXTERIOR DOORS LEFT OPEN FOR AIR CIRCULATION MUST HAVE A SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST INVASION.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT CLEAN DISH DRYING RACK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK ON MOP SINK NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS SEALANT AROUND PIPING ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.------WALL IN WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. DUCT TAPE COVERING CEILING WHERE VENTILATION WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED UN-SHIELDED BULB IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB OR PROVIDE SHIELD.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/21/18 INSPECTION #2213262 NOT CORRECTED. #37-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. #55 ITEMS STORED AT REAR OF THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BY THE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZED. ...
2018-08-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B)-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER EQUIPMENT, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 ITEMS STORED AT REAR OF THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BY THE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.-
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2018-08-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITA...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN UP MATERIALS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND "TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(TCS FOODS)" STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED PEPPERS IN WATER AT TEMP OF 81.7F TO 86.1F,PRODUCT WAS COOKED LAST NIGHT AND LEFT OUT TO COOL....
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ON TOP CONTAINER AND EDGE OF THE UNIT AND GROUND SATURATED WITH WASTE OIL. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID CONTAINER CLEAN AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-020(b).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER EQUIPMENT, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ITEMS STORED AT REAR OF THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BY THE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.-
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE STAFF WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2017-09-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND 50 POUNDS OF RAW SKIRT STEAK INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT 50.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY COOL FOOD BEFORE STORING INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. DISPOSED OF 50 POUNDS OF RAW BEEF. VALUE OF ABOUT 350 DOLLARS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-03-16 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. (RICE, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
2016-12-12 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN FOOD PRE PARATION AREA WITHOUT COVER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW, MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FOOD PREP AREA 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2016-04-22 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNLABELED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL BEHIND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
2015-03-19 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PLASTIC ICE SCOOP CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED ICE SCOOP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR STOPPER AT SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
2014-06-16 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-06-09 Fail License 3 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED CEILING DUCT WORK ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS OF ALL ROOMS IN WHICH FOOD OR DRINK IS STORED, SOLD, PREPARED, OR COOKED SHALL BE CLE...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND EPOXY STYLE FLOORING WITH GROOVES, CRACKS, GAPS, AND UNEVEN SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FLOORS IN WHICH FOOD OR DRINK IS STORED, PREPARED, OR COOKED MUST BE SMO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND RAW FOOD SHELVING UNITS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR RESURFACE WOOD SHELVES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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