Chicago
18
BEAT

Su Taqueria El Gallo Bravo 5, Inc.

1429 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 14 of 31 inspections passed

Inspections
31
14 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-18
Pass Rate
45%
7 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-03-18
Failed 7 inspections (2023, 2022, 2020...)
Sanitation issues found across 61 inspections
Other issues found across 19 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 61×
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Other critical 19×
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Employee Hygiene critical 17×
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Food Temperature critical 14×
Chemical Safety serious 13×
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Documentation & Training critical 11×
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Food Storage & Handling serious 10×
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2026-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 50F, COOKED BEANS AT 48F, SALSA AT 48F AND GUACAMOLE AT 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRI...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS GUACAMOLE AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7...

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FRYERS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPLACE OR REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.

2025-04-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BETWEEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS/DISHWASHING AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 62.1F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR PROPER...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR RECEIVING DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIOING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DINING AREA NOT ELEVATED OF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAP AS LINER FOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BETWEEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON WALL...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2024-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
7
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: 15LBS OF SOUP AT 51.1F, 20LBS OF RICE AT 50.8, 5LBS OF BEEF AT 50.3F, AND 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND ALL ITEMS AT TIME OF INS...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE LARGE STORAGE BINS OF RICE AND BEANS TO NOT BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME OF CONTENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF FOOD ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED HANDLES OF SCOOPS IN DRY STORGAE BINS AND PREPARATION COOLER TO BE IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS TO ENSURE HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED SPATULAS, WHISKS, AND SCOOPS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED IN CUPS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS WHEN STORING TO HAVE HANDLES EXPOSED TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFA...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE PLASTIC LINING ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DIRTY. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINING ON OVEN AND SHELVING IN THE BACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL TO PROVIDE A SMOO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKETS OF TWO DOOR PREPARATION COOLER ON WEST SIDE OF FACILITY TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DAMAGED ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH GASKETS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLER ON EAST SIDE OF PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

2023-10-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-10-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHOULD BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS.

serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS: WASH SINKS 90 F,3 COMPARTMENT SINK 89F. BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 90.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH S...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED DIRT, GREASE, AND RUST ONTOP OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT (UNUSED AND STORED AT THE DINING AREA), UNDERNEATH HOT HEATING UNIT AT THE PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

2023-05-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WATER UNABLE TO BE TURNED OFF AT THE FAUCET OF THE HOT WATER (WATER THEREFORE TURNED OFF).INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES WITH SOAP AND...

minor Chemical 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.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. ALSO NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO HANDLE INSIDE A FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER USED FOR SCOOPING . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.

2022-08-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE ICE SCOOP WAS MAKING DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE, WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S ON DUTY EXPIRED(06/12/2022) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2022-08-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 62.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. NO TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT, ONLY SALSAS, WHOLE TOMATOES, AND AVOCADOS. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TWO BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE ICE SCOOP WAS MAKING DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE, WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S ON DUTY EXPIRED(06/12/2022) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM03/04/2021, REPORT #2492411 #38 NOTED REAR ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF, WITH A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. #43 NOTED SERV...

2021-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED REAR ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.

minor Sanitation

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.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38...

2020-07-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-06-25 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK (EGGS), THEN ON BOTTOM OF MENU, CONSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO STATE, (*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED E...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT EFFECTIVELY COVER HAIR FROM FALLING INTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE THEY CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH BOXES STORED BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND BOXES STORED ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/15/2020 REPORT #2373699. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 90 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND ON FOOD CONTAINERS, ...

2020-06-22 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11-OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK (EGGS), THEN ON BOTTOM OF MENU, CONSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO STATE, (*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 DEAD FRUIT FLIES IN WINDOW SILLS IN MAIN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11-OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT EFFECTIVELY COVER HAIR FROM FALLING INTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE THEY CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/15/2020 REPORT #2373699. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 120 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE WHERE BOXES OF BRUSSEL ...

2020-06-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO RAW BEEF WITH BOTH FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED IN FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RAW BEEF MUST BE STORED ABOVE RAW CHICKEN AND FOOD ITEMS MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN IN FRONT PREP COOLER STORED AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY....

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO LABELS FOUND ON ANY PREPARED, TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS, COOKED MEAT (CHICKEN) AND SOUPS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK (EGGS), THEN ON BOTTOM OF MENU, CONSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO STATE, (*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED E...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 300 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 200 FRUIT FLIES MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS (50), DRY FOOD STORAGE (25), (25) ON BOXES, 25 FRUIT FLIES ON EQUIPMENT (LADDER), (25) ON BACK DOOR EXIT AND (50) INSIDE...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT EFFECTIVELY COVER HAIR FROM FALLING INTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE THEY CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.

2019-05-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 19
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WAS NOT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS GRILLED BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 186.2F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED 1 HOUR LATER. ALSO NO CERTIFICATES ON SITE POSTED, FOUN...

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED BEEF AT 56.1F, 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.8F. ALL OTHER RAW MEATS FOUND AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AND AMBIENT COOLER TEMPERATUR...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED ALL FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO LABELS FOUND ON ANY PREPARED, TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS, COOKED MEATS, SOUPS, COOKED STUFFED PEPPERS AND SHRIMP. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONG...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ITEMS ON THE MENU NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED PERTAINING TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOUND PRINTED ON THE MENU. REVIEWED WITH OWNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PRE-PACKAGED FLAN FOR SALE IN CUSTOMER DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, EXPIRATION DATE AND AN ALLERGEN WARNING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL STORED CANNED GOODS AND OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY: EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN URINAL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHT INTENSITY.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #58- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ...

2018-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED(FLAN DESERT), PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAP AS LINER FOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2018-08-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING RTE FOOD(SHREDDED CHEESE,DICED TOMATOES,ETC.) WITH BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED:7-38-010

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD(12# OF CHICKEN WITH CHICKEN BROTH) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 51.9F; COOKED BEANS IN POT STORED ON TOP SHELF AT TEMP OF 99.7F TO 110.4F; DICED STEAK INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING LINE AT TEMP OF 45.3F,CHOPPED B...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED(FLAN DESERT), PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAP AS LINER FOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER GASKET AT WALK-IN DOOR COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.GREASE AND RUST ON LID OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,...

critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ON TOP AT EDGE OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNIT AND GROUND CLEAN AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED: 7-38-020(b).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REAR AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE REAR AREA INCLUDED ON TOP THE WALK-IN COOLER

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2017-09-14 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2017-02-09 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND LOOSE BASE COVING BEHIND GRILL AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE/CHECK VALVE. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT BUSINESS. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-02-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE/CHECK VALVE. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT BUSINESS. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-06-07 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED ONION AND JALAPE�O AT 132.5F IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH LID AND TONGS FOR SERVICE ON DISPLAY AT COUNTER WHERE CUSTOMERS PICK UP FOODS. 1...

critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED CONTAMINATION OF READY TO EAT ICE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES SODA BEVERAGE STORED INSIDE THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN THE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL ICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOODS NOT CORRECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A CASE OF RAW EGGS STORED ON OPEN FLATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN CONTAINER OF PREPARED, CUT, READY TO EAT LETTUCE PREPARED FOR SALADS. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE FOR FOODS. MAN...

serious Documentation & Training

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

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR COOK ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR METAL SHELVING AT COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE...

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD DRIPPINGS FROM RAW MEAT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING OF THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH WATER DAMAGE, MOLD AND PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAK AND REPAIR PLASTER CEILING.

2016-01-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE, BEANS, BURRITOS, TACOS, SOUPS, STEAKS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SI...

serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/04/15, REPORT#1522646 NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 742-090

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ITEMS UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2015-02-04 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2014-07-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED CUPS AND PLATES USED TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. PRE-COOKED STEAK & RICE). INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATRE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP TO AVOID CROSS HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO...

2014-07-01 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

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

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK AND GREEN SLIMY, DISCOLORATIONS ON THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM THE INTERI...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED CUPS AND PLATES USED TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. PRE-COOKED STEAK & RICE). INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATRE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP TO AVOID CROSS HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO...

2014-04-07 Pass Short Form Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

THE ICE MACHINE HAS A STAINED INTERIOR LIP, SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. THE SPACE UNDER THE SINK AREA IS DIRTY, CLEAN AREA IN DETAIL.

minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA IS GREASY AND DUSTY, CLEAN THE CEILING

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THE WEST PREP COOLER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING, EASY TO READ THERMOMETER.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

THE COOK PREPARING THE FOOD HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINT, THE COOK MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

2014-02-07 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

THE ICE MACHINE HAS A STAINED INTERIOR LIP, SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. THE SPACE UNDER THE SINK AREA IS DIRTY, CLEAN AREA IN DETAIL.

minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA IS GREASY AND DUSTY, CLEAN THE CEILING.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THE WEST PREP COOLER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING, EASY TO READ THERMOMETER.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

THE COOK PREPARING THE FOOD HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINT, THE COOK MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

2013-04-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZINH SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2012-12-17 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Temperature

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PUDDING CUPS LOCATED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MEATS IN THE FREEZER IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE GASKET AT 2DR FREEZER IN THE REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT 2DR FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER THE HANDSINK IN THE RESTROOM.

2011-04-04 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Chemical Safety

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. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL OR DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS.

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. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL OR DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS.

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 PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AND SELLING ARE...

2011-02-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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.ALL FOOD CONTAINER NEEDS TO HAVE LABLES AND DATES. IN REACH IN COOLER WALK IN AND PREP COOLER,

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. PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO STORE WITH FOOD.

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. MUST REMMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AND SELLI...

2010-08-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.N...

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVING.OBSERVED COOKED FOOD IN A BOWL(PEPPER AND ONIONS) STORED UNCOVERED ON TOP FRONT COUNTER FOR ...

minor Sanitation

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.OBSERVED COOKED FOOD AND DRY FOOD WITH FOAM OR OTHER...

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.COLD WATER HANDLE IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR,HANDLE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.HOT WATER TEMP 110F ABLE TO WASH...

100
Melao Latin Cuisine Inc.
100
Pide Ve Lahmacun
70
El Llano Restaurant
70
Taco Maya
43
Big Bricks

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