TACO BURRITO KING.
6518-6520 W NORTH AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 28 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 232026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
2-102.13---OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 142026FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 4 DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH THE COOKING GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UNDER GRILL AND SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA/DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATERSTAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP/DISHWASHIG AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 132025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED AUMMULATED SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 272023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SPICES STORED IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR LOCATED BY DISH WASHING AREA.
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROOF ON SITE.
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OCT 192022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, REMOVE PEST ACTIVITY, AND TO CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING TACOS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF OLD FOOD RESIDUE ON THE GASKETS OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WHO PREPARE/HANDLE FOOD MUST COMPLETE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
AUG 312021FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/11/2021 INSPECTION #2365627 $55. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. 56. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MAR 112020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND HAND WASHING SINK IN MENS WASH ROOM NOT MAINTAINED NOT IN OPERATION AT THIS TIME.HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE OPERATIONAL AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER WASH ROOM FOR HAND WASHING AND TO MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE.(COS).
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICE.(COS).
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER SHOWED MANAGER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
COLOR CODED GREEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON DOOR GASKETS OF FOOD PREP COOLERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEES WASH ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 292019PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: NONE OF THE RESTROOM DOORS ARE SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
AUG 222019FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $25. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
NONE OF THE RESTROOM DOORS ARE SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL WASHROOM DOORS.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.
NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
AUG 142018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A): NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-203.12(A): MUST PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-305.11: OBSERVED BINS OF SPICES AND BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ON SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE GASKET OF THE PREP COOLERS. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
5-203.13(A): MUST PROVIDE A CURB FOR THE MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN.
6-501.11: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING, STAINED OR BROKEN IN PREP AREAS AND TOILET ROOM HALLWAY AND TOILET ROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING BY SODA SYRUP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL FOR ALL HOLES AND GAPS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED WALL BASE MISSING UNDER WAREWASH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM DOORS UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. MUST REPAIR. 6-201.16(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN OVERS IN THE MENS AND THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. 6-501.12(A): MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN THE ICE MACHINE AREA. 6-501.114: MUST REMOVE ALL BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAR 272017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Storage shelving above prep table had exposed hand sink had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors in rear kitchen area under 3 compartment sink, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen areas that had broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced, floor by dish machine area needs re-grouting.
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had peeling paint/exposed raw wood in rear kitchen prep area, and employee's bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed.
Self closing mechanism of employee's bathroom door in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
AUG 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD AND #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN BOTH MENS, AND LADIES RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS. ALSO PAINT WALL BEHIND THE MENU BOARD.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA OVER THE FLOOR MIXER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAY 42016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
HANDLE IN FRONT PREP AREA TWO DOOR COOLER MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM BADLY STAINED, AND WALL SURFACE IN KITCHEN AREA, IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN
LIGHT OUT IN CUSTOMER BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT KITCHEN BATHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
DEC 82015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEBRIS AND DIRTY POOLED WATER, UNDER AND AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH SODA DISPENSER MACHINE COUNTER WITH SYRUP STICKY BUILD-UP NEXT TO FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JAN 152015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER (FAR RIGHT) WITH MISSING HANDLE (NEXT TO GRILL).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE BEHIND/UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING AROUND FLOOR MOP SINK.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT).
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 82015FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. NOTED GARBAGE BAGS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER (FAR RIGHT) WITH MISSING HANDLE (NEXT TO GRILL).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE BEHIND/UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE (FRONT SERVICE COUNTER) WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WALL WITH OPENING AROUND FRAME LEADING TO DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.-----------MUST SEAL UNSEALED FRP WALL (CORNERS) BEHIND MICROWAVE OVEN IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING AROUND FLOOR MOP SINK.---------MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT).
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE DRY STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JAN 72014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE.
FLOOR UNDER COOK/STEAM LINE,FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING.
SEVERAL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE REAR,DRY STORAGE AREA ARE BURNT-OUT REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AS REQUIRED.
WATER LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR.VENTILATION COVERS (DUSTY) THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
FEB 272013FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Premises remodeling inside. Instructed to seal all openings and reseal/paint walls. Walls inside both men and women's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. THIS VIOLATION WAS NOTED 12-4-2012 ON INSPECTION REPORT#1277552 AND COMPLIANCE WAS TO BE MET ON 12-14-2O12
FLOOR AT NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN MISSING TILES WHICH NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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DEC 42012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Front counter does not extent to protect from customer contamination. Instructed to enclose front counter.
Interior ice machine panel, can opener and deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Premises remodeling inside. Instructed to seal all openings and reseal/paint walls. Walls inside both men and women's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
SEP 142012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Front counter does not extent to protect from customer contamination. Instructed to enclose front counter.
Interior ice machine panel, can opener and deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Premises remodeling inside. Instructed to seal all openings and reseal/paint walls. Walls inside both men and women's toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
JAN 102012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED PIPE BEHIND PREP TABLE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP WRAPPED AROUND WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, CLEAN AND REPAINT, ALSO MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELF (FRONT FOOD PREP AREA).
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) AND INTERIOR OF DOOR SURFACES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP SHELVES AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE/BOILER ROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR AREA (BY EXIT DOOR) AND MUST CLEAN VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
APR 62010PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST REPLACE MISSING REACH-IN COOLER LEFT DOOR (NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL WITH TAPE AROUND) IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--- FOUND STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA BY OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
MUST REORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE
MAR 172010PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST REPLACE MISSING REACH-IN COOLER LEFT DOOR (NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL WITH TAPE AROUND) IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO ADJUST THRESHOLD AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--- FOUND STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA BY OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
MUST REORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
MAR 52010FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND AND WITH GREASE HANGING AROUND OPENINGS OF THE SAID CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED (7-38-020)
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE MISSING REACH-IN COOLER LEFT DOOR (NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL WITH TAPE AROUND) IN FRONT PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUID-UP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER ONE LEG (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE PREP TABLE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL AROUND PIPE INSIDE MOP ROOM. ---- MUST CLEAN VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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. NOTED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO FOUND STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR AREA BY OFFICE.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER STORED IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND REORGANIZE STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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