TACO & BURRITO HOUSE.
2430 N CENTRAL AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 192021FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND REAR DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES STORED IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED DIRT SNF DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEAATH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR DISHWASHNG AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDED ADEQUATE LIGHTINH.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/15/2019 REPORT#2288878 #47 OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING DRY FOODS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 282019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-101.11 OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING DRY FOODS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET FOR THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER THAT DOES NOT PROPERLY SEAL.
MAY 232019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-101.11 OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING DRY FOODS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER THAT DO NOT PROPERLY SEAL AND ALLOW THE DOOR TO CLOSE PROPERLY. REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND THE PREP TABLES.
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2288878 ON 5/15/19 NOT CORRECTED: 10 - 5-203.11: **PF** Handwashing Sinks- Numbers and Capacities MUST INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. 38 - 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, BOXES OF STOCK, STORAGE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR AREA, FOOD PREP AREAS AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. 60 - 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #16, 38, 47, 48, 49, 55 FROM REPORT #2184627 ON 7/16/18 NOT CORRECTED: 16 - OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. 47 - OBSERVED RUST ON THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 48 - MUST REMOVE DEBRIS FROM WAREWASH MACHINE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. 49 - OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. 55- OBSERVED EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALLS IN THE 3 COMP SINK AREA, THE WALLS IN THE ONE COMP SINK AREA, THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD, THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD, THE FLOOR BY THE WAREWASH MACHINE, THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT PREP AREA EQUIPMENT, THE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 152019FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. OBSERVED SOUR CREAM AT 44.6F, CUT TOMATOES AT 46.4F, CHEESE AT 44.6F, AND CUT/SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 44.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $50. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND CUT PRODUCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 140 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, BOXES OF STOCK, STORAGE SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR AREA, FOOD PREP AREAS AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DURABLE UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING DRY FOODS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER THAT DO NOT PROPERLY SEAL AND ALLOW THE DOOR TO CLOSE PROPERLY. REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND THE PREP TABLES.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS OBSERVED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #16, 38, 47, 48, 49, 55 FROM REPORT #2184627 ON 7/16/18 NOT CORRECTED: 16 - OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS INSIDE THE INC BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. 38 - MUST CLOSE GAPS ALONG BASE OF REAR DOOR. 47 - OBSERVED RUST ON THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: THE FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES, THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES, THE SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 48 - MUST REMOVE DEBRIS FROM WAREWASH MACHINE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. 49 - OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. 55 - MUST REMOVE EXCESS ARTICLES FROM THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET, STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR PROVIDING AN EASILY CLEANABLE AND ACCESSIBLE FLOOR, AND ORGANIZE AREA. 55- OBSERVED EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALLS IN THE 3 COMP SINK AREA, THE WALLS IN THE ONE COMP SINK AREA, THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD, THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD, THE FLOOR BY THE WAREWASH MACHINE, THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT PREP AREA EQUIPMENT, THE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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JUL 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST INSTALL HAND WASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-03(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS INSIDE THE INC BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE PREP COOLER ADJACENT TO THE DISH WASH MACHINE: 75# OF SALSA 48.2F-51.1F, 5# CHEESE 51.5F, 1# REFRIED BEANS 50.2F, 5# CUT LEAFY GREENS 51.1F, 1/2# PORK 49.3F. THESE ITEMS HAVE A REPORTED VALUE OF $310. PIC CORRECTED ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005
MUST PROVIDE PROPER DATE/DISPOSITION LABELING ON REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PREP COOLER NEAR THE WAREWASH MACHINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING INSPECTION. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE WAS AT 47.6F. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED ON SITE BY THE PIC ADJUSTING THE THERMOSTAT OF THE COOLER TO LOWER THE TEMPERATURE TO 43F PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005
MUST PROVIDE MANUAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST CLOSE GAPS ALONG BASE OF REAR DOOR.
OBSERVED RUST ON THE FOLLOWING NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: THE FRONT AND REAR PREP TABLES, THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES, THE SHELF UNDER THE STEAM TABLE. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
MUST REMOVE DEBRIS FROM WAREWASH MACHINE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER THE WAREWASH MACHINE AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE WATER, AND REPAIR ALL LEAKS.
OBSERVED EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALLS IN THE 3 COMP SINK AREA, THE WALLS IN THE ONE COMMP SINK AREA, THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD, THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE HOOD, THE FLOOR BY THE WAREWASH MACHINE, THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT PREP AREA EQUIPMENT, THE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
MUST REMOVE EXCESS ARTICLES FROM THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET, STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR PROVIDING AN EASILY CLEANABLE AND ACCESSIBLE FLOOR, AND ORGANIZE AREA.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
APR 122017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER WORN DOOR GASKET,MISSING LOCK PLATES ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOORS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE ,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS AND ALL PARTS OF DISH MACHINE.
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR DISH MACHINE AND UNDER PREP TABLE NEXT TO STOVE.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
APR 102017FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS HAND SINKS FOR HAND WASHING AND DISH WASHING.MANAGEMENT HAD TO TURN ON HOT WATER TANK DURING INSPECTION .HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 1:10 P.M. HOWEVER STILL NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINKS IN TOILETROOMS.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL AND PARTS AND WATER DRIPPING FROM THERE ONTO ICE STORED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE AND DISCARD ICE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND ON BOXES INSIDE OF ELECTRICAL CLOSET,ON LIDS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES,ON CARD BOARD BOX ON LOWER SHELF NEAR HOT PEPPERS AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK.ALSO APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS & CEILINGS,NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER DISH MACHINE.ALSO APPX. "1/2" ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/10/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER & WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAME,LOWER INTERIOR PARTS OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,WALK IN FREEZER WORN DOOR GASKET,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA,MISSING LOCK PLATES ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOORS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,COMPRESSOR UNIT & SHELVING UNITS,BAR SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS AND ALL PARTS OF DISH MACHINE,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS.
MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR DISH MACHINE AND UNDER PREP TABLE NEXT TO STOVE.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE,1 & 3- COMP SINK,WALK IN COOLER & THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP ON WALLS NEAR DISH MACHINE & 3- COMP SINK,FOOD PREP AREA,REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMP SINK.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET
DEC 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BEEF STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR BAGGIES,ZIP LOC ETC.
OBSERVED THE SIDE DOOR OF THE STOVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER.
OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAR 152016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR PROVIDE NEW.ALSO THE REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER THE MIXER/BLENDERS RUSTY, NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER AND REAR SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 4 DOOR COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS.
OBSERVED WALLS AROUND AND UNDER DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THE MIXERS/BLENDERS.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR ELETRICAL ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
JAN 232015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FASTENED PROPERLY TO WALL.(LOOSE)
FOUND 6 BURNER STOVE/OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN(INSIDE OVEN WITH RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS). FOUND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(WORN/RUSTY SURFACES).REACH IN COOLER LOCATED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.
FOUND WALLS OF CUSTOMER RESTROOM STALLS RUSTY ON BOTTOMS. MUST PAINT.
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK KNOBS AT MAIN KITCHEN WITH SHARP EDGES.(NEED TO BE REPLACED)
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. TOOLS, COATS NOT PROPERLY STORED, ETC. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS/TOP OF WALK IN COOLER.
MAR 112014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust in kitchen prep area, and bar area shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clea, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
Floors under cooking equipment, bar area, under ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling tiles in kitchen area not clean, need cleaning, ceiling tile by front counter no clean, need cleaning. Wall in walk in cooler, rear kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas not clean, need cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms, dining areas not clean, need cleaning.
APR 112013PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS REAR STORAGE AREA
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT REAR STORAGE AREA AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN SAME AREA
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND CLEAN REAR STORAGE AREA
AUG 92012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Can opener attached to prep table, utensils, sinks, interior panel of ice machine and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean sanitize daily.
Floor in prep area, storage area, behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris.
Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
Ice scoop stored on shelf in storage area. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
MAR 72012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No hot running water under city pressure. Both toilet room hand sinks not provided with hot running water. Hot water temperature at 60.3 F. Instructed manager that sinks must have hot running water at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. manager was able to provided hot water at hand sinks in men's toilet room at 112.0 F and women's 94.1 F and rising.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Prep tables, exterior cooking equipment, exposed hand sink in bar, can opener and three compartment sink not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Floor in prep area and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.
FEB 162011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.--------MUST CLEAN, PAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN SODA COOLER OR REPLACE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
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. ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR.
FEB 32010PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE RUBBER HOSES OR PIPING WITH BUILD-UP BEHIND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK OR SEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER DISH MACHINE.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN REAR AREA BY WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULDS.
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. NOTED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BOXES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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