NOV 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 54/100
1239 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 27, 2024 · passed with conditions
3 of 9 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
3 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR FOOD REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: TRES LECHES 45. O F, HEAVY CREAM 48.6 F, RICE 73.0 F, SLICED MUSHROOMS 50.5 F, PEPPER SAUCE 55.6 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $75.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15(B) NOTED LEAKING FAUCET ABOVE SINK NEXT TO THE LAW TEMP DISH WASHER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE CEILING VENTILATION COVER WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP IN THE DISH WASH AREA AND ABOVE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13: NOTED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WITH WALL BASES IN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 NOTED DISHWASHING CRATES STORED UNDER THE SINK ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-202.18 NOTED 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.
DEC 62023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 6
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. FOUND SPOUT ON REAR ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND PRESET EATING UTENSILS AND WATER GLASS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER PRESET TABLEWARE AND INVERT ANY PRESET GLASSWARE.
JUL 62022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED SEWER PIPE BEHIND THE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT SEWER PIPE FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, ENCLOSURE PROTECTION FOR THE SEWER PIPE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE FRYER AND OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JUN 282022FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE WITH FOOT NOTE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (DUCK, FISH, SASHIMI). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING IN THE FACILITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA/BAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 OBSERVED AN EXPOSED SEWER PIPE BEHIND THE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT SEWER PIPE FROM ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, ENCLOSURE PROTECTION FOR THE SEWER PIPE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE FRYER AND OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COVER THE WASTE PIPE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE DINING AREA NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO BE SMOOTH FOR EASY CLEANING AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN
59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATION 57 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY THE DATE INDICATED ON THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION (2312591) ARE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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SEP 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 292018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON PREMISES, MUST COMPLY. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 262017FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 26
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 8- RODENT DROPPINGS ON A LEDGE AND ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.ALSO,APPX "1-2" GAP AT BASEMENT DOOR ALONG BOTTOM,SIDE AND TOP,DOOR FRAME,ADJACENT DOOR TO EXTENDED BASEMENT,EXTERIOR WALLS OF BASEMENT HAS OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO BRICK WALL.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS AND WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING BRICK AT WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS ON UNDERSIDE OF BAR TOP AND WALL IN BAR AREA AND WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.
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