SALUD TEQUILA LOUNGE.

Chicago Health Dept

1471 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2012.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2012.

Last inspected Jul 2012. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 25

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

LID OF BOX FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH CRACKED PLASTIC REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY GREASE RECEPTACLE UNDER THE COOKS LINE GRILL. MANAGEMENT CLEANED DURING THE INSPECTION AND REMOVED SPILLED GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

POOLING WATER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FROM CONDENSATION ON AIR CONDITIONING UNITS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING WITH OPEN CREVICES. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE OR FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS AREA.

JUN 1

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 31

2012

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE-CONTINUED TO OBSERVE RODENT ACTIVITY EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,INSIDE THE FLOOR VENTS AT REAR CUSTOMER SITTING AREAS,FOUND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS & IN DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT ALSO 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL IN KITCHENN AREA. SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN BASEMENT AND AROUND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES ON CEILING AT REAR CUSTOMER AREA.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FAN COVERS,BAR GUNS,HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE,KNIFE RACKS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELFS INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ETC. ALL EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED NEEDS TO BE DETAILED CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,WALLS WITH PEELING DEBRIS ALONG THE LIQUOR STORAGE MUST REPAIR BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS FROM BASEMENT AREAS PEST HARBORAGE AREAS ALL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

MAY 29

2012

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 PLUS RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES & UPPER BRICK WALLS OF BASEMENT BEHIND WALK-IN-COOLER,ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN AREA BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK,BEHIND THE CUSTOMER DINING BOOTH AREAS,ON FLOOR BEHIND REAR BAR AREA,INSIDE THE FLOOR VENTS AT REAR CUSTOMER SITTING AREAS.FOUND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON WALLS & IN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT ALSO 3 LIVE ROACHES COMING OUT OF A DIRTY MICROWAVE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND 1 SMALL ROACH BY THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT BAR AREA.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILINGS IN BASEMENT AND AROUND ELECTRICAL FIXTURES ON CEILING AT REAR CUSTOMER AREA.DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS,LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND ENSURE THE WALK-IN-COOLER THRESHOLD IS SECURED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,WALLS WITH PEELING DEBRIS ALONG THE LIQUOR STORAGE MUST REPAIR BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SHIELDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK BAR AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS FROM BASEMENT AREAS PEST HARBORAGE AREAS ALL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE THE ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR THE ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Facility Condition

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS 7-32-015. FOUND EVIDENCE OF SMOKING INSIDE THE BUSINESS. MORE THAN 20 CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASHES ALL ON THE WEST BRICK WALL BEING DISPOSED OF AND FOUND 1 OPEN EMPTY BOX OF CIGARETTE ON A CHAIR IN BASEMENT AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-32-015.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS OF THE "NO SMOKING INDOORS OR WITHIN THE 15 FEET OF THE PREMISES.

MAY 17

2012

FAIL 0 violations

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APR 27

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation still pending see report#: 1206211 dated 4/26/12.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Violation still pending see report#: 1206211 dated 4/26/12.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Violation still pending see report#: 1206211 dated 4/26/12.

APR 26

2012

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED BLACK/MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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

FOUND INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL I.E INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING THIS INSPECTION MISSING DOCUMENT I.E. A MAP OF ALL LOCATIONS OF ALL APPLICATIONS OF PESTICIDES,TRAP,AND MONITORING DEVICES.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED STORAGE AREAS OF BASEMENT AND 2 WEST SIDE DOORS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED WITH APPROX 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE .SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED THAT IS DRAINING SLOWLY ALLOWING WASTE WATER TO COME BACK INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINING AND PIPE LEAKING BENEATH SAID SINK.MUST REPAIR AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOODEN SURFACES ALONG DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES,SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT FLOORS ALSO REMOVE RUST ON FLOORS INSIDE THE WEST WALKIN COOLER BASEMENT LOCATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT MUST BE SHIELDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS,REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK BAR AREA.

APR 13

2011

PASS · 0 violations

APR 6

2011

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 75 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, LARGE AMOUNTS OF CLUTTER CAUSING A POSSIBLE RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED CLOSED ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT A RODENT ENTRY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

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, DATED 4/08/2010, REPORT #58427, FOR VIOLATION NUMBERS, 33, 34, 35, & 41 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

APR 8

2010

PASS 6 violations

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.MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS/DEEP FRYER/STOVE/OVEN SHELVING/COOLERRS/BEHIND BARS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

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.WEST WALLS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE IN BASEMENT ARE NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE,SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY AT WEST WALL AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS ARE DUSTY,REPAIR NOTICEABLE WATER LEAK FROM CONDENSOR INSIDE THE WEST WALL WALK-IN-COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.

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