TACO BURRITO KING I, INC..

Chicago Health Dept

3216 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

36 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

137

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 21

2026

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MINOR PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 2-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES BY DISH MACHINE/FLOOR GREASE RECEPTOR. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

AUG 6

2025

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 29

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN DRINK CUP IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY FROM PREP AREA AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PINK RESIDUE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 11

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SHREDDED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46.5F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED PORK TAMALES WITH A DATE LABELED 6-2-24. OBSERVED COOKED PORK TAMALES WITH BLACK AND GREEN SPOTS ON THE FOOD. COOKED, READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. DAY 1 COUNTS AS THE DAY OF PREPARATION. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14--OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 24

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 49F IN PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 49F-55F SUCH AS GROUND BEEF, PORK, CHORIZO, STEAK AND CHICKEN FLAUTAS. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGEMENT. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED PORK TAMALES WITH A DATE LABELED 5-15-24 STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED REFRIED BEANS WITH A DATE MARKED 5-16-24. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD WILL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED AND MUST NOT EXCEED 7 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 50F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER GRILL IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUL 27

2023

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN RACK.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

OCT 12

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELF AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF DISHMACHINE AREA AND REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2386872 DATED: 09/04/2020 #58 2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. Dec 4, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

SEP 4

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 20

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP AREA/WASHROOMS)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLES MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 15

2019

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN UP KIT NOT COMPLETE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

: VIOLATION #48 HAS BEEN UPGRADED PLEASE SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME WORK DIRT ON FLOOR OF FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR THAT LEADS INTO THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE FLOORS. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

VIOLATION #48 NOT CORRECTED DRAINBOARD NOT INSTALLED-FIRST NOTIFIED 1/24/2019-REPORT#2253037 SEE#48 ABOVE.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

JAN 24

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DRAINBOARD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CORE VIOLATION

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL SERVICE SINK TO PLUMBING CODE WITH BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO CONDENSER UNIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN DUST OFF CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER CORE VIOLATION

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFIATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CORE VIOLATION

OCT 3

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MOP SINK FAUCET IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CLOSET UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK, WITHOUT THE SINK,ONLY FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE FAUCET INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, COOLERS,ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 22

2017

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER, PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND SURFACES WITH WHITE/BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND THE PIPE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL THE VIOLATION IS CORRECTED.

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1763214 DATED 4/19/16. #38-LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN LID OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(COOLERS, PREP TABLES, STOVE, DEEP FRYERS) ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FILTER ON THE HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MOP SINK FAUCET IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE CLOSET UNDER THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE FAUCET INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD, PREP TABLES, COOLERS,ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 18

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

COOKING HOOD PANEL UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING VENTS, CEILING TILE AND OUTLET PLATES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE TO STORE BELONGINGS,

APR 19

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED COOK ON GRILL ROLLING AND WRAPPING COOKED TORTILLA, ADDING TOMATOES, CHEESE AND LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED NOT TO HANDLE FOODS WITH BARE HANDS, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-010 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING VENTS AND OUTLET PLATES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MAR 14

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1560015 DATE: 07/08/2015, FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 45 ALL EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILINGS IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING VENTS AND OUTLET PLATES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING PIPES UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

JUL 8

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST IN DINING AREA AND MUST REPAIR/REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MOP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (ACROSS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM).

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 14

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT WITH EXCESSIVE DUST IN DINING AREA AND MUST REPAIR/REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MOP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA (ACROSS EMPLOYEE WASHROOM).

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 2

2014

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 24

2014

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less on top of reach in cooler, and inside reach in cooler in prep area list of potentially foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less are as follows:(beef tamales at 47.8F, salsa at 46.7F, beef at 48.5F, eggs at 48.9F)mgmt discarded product at once,(Air temp of reach in cooler was at 41.7F.)Citation issued 7-38-005(A).Critical violation.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Found/observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with garbage bags, cardboard.Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and in reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sinks in state of disrepair/missing, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks in storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage rooms under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor by hot water heater in rear storage area, not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in rear kitchen area missing exhaust fan guard, shall provide missing exhaust fan guard. Walls that had peeling paint, holes in kitchen prepn areas shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

MAY 7

2014

PASS · 0 violations

APR 28

2014

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1395636 DATED:01/22/2014. 32 MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE COOKING STOVE. 04/22/2014 35 MUST SEAL HOLE/GAP NOTED ON SOUTH WALL BY SINK ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. 04/22/2014 41 REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES. 04/22/2014 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 5/5/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER ON PREP TABLE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON WALL/CEILING ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 22

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE COOKING STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL HOLE/GAP NOTED ON SOUTH WALL BY SINK ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 7

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated, in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in coolers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exposed hand sink in kitchen (front prep area), had caulk in state of disrepair/broken, shall be replaced/repaired.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning. Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment,cooking equipment and by dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers, kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Exhaust vents(ventilation)in dining area, and bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.

MAR 27

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.Rear kitchen shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired.

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in bathrooms(employee, and customers) that had exposed plaster, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had damaged, broken/missing wall tiles in rear kitchen, and by front counter shall be repaired/sealed).

MAR 15

2013

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler in prep area, list of potentially hazardous foods inside walk in cooler not meeting temperature requirements are as follows: Cooked Rice (2 containers)at 46.7F, Beans(1 container) at 45.6F, also found the following foods not meeting temperatures in reach in cooler, Cooked, Chicken at 47.6F, Cooked Pork at 48.3F, Ground Beef for tacos at 48.1F, mgmt discarded products at once, walk in cooler air temperature was at 38.9F, and reach in cooler air temperature was at 41.2F at time of inspection, citation issued.

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Found/observed grease container not clean, not maintained, had grease build up on top, and sides of container dripping excess grease on to ground/sidewalk.Citation issued.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving, and kitchen storage shelving/racks no clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling in bathrooms(employee, and customers) that had exposed plaster, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls that had damaged, broken/missing wall tiles in rear kitchen, and by front counter shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen, exhaust canopy not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen, bathrooms need cleaning.

OCT 18

2012

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 15

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1285719 DATE: 10-04-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 # 32 - MISSING RUBBER GASKET IN COOLER UNDER GRILL MUST BE PROVIDED. (THE SAID COOLER WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MUST BE FIXED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE APPROVAL BY CDPH. WHEN REPAIRED, PLEASE FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. # 38 - VENTILATION IN 3 TOILETS MUST BE PROVIDED. (NO VENTILATION PROVIDED IN EMPLOYEE AND IN LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE MEN'S TOILET ROOM UNTIL VENTILATION IS INSTALLED).

Serious Other

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

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #14.

Minor Sanitation

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

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #14

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS ON CEILING INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

OCT 4

2012

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1102280 DATE: 05-22-12. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 # 32 - MISSING RUBBER GASKET IN COOLER UNDER GRILL MUST BE PROVIDED. # 38 - VENTILATION IN 3 TOILETS MUST BE PROVIDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MAY 22

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING RUBBER GASKET IN COOLER UNDER GRILL MUST BE PROVIDED

Minor Sanitation

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

COOKING HOOD PANEL UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION IN 3 TOILETS MUST BE PROVIDED; VENT COVER IN THE REAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

DEC 14

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Insulated floor in side walk-in cooler exposed. Instructed to repair or replace insulated to properly seal floor.

Minor Sanitation

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

Coving and corners along wallbase not sealed or maintained. Instructed to replace coving and seal all openings.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Men's toilet room water pressure low at handsink. Instructed to increase water supply at handsink.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not conspicuous inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer visible inside cooler.

NOV 21

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Insulated floor in side walk-in cooler exposed. Instructed to repair or replace insulated to properly seal floor.

Minor Sanitation

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

Coving and corners along wallbase not sealed or maintained. Instructed to replace coving and seal all openings.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Men's toilet room water pressure low at handsink. Instructed to increase water supply at handsink.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not conspicuous inside cooler. Instructed to have thermometer visible inside cooler.

JAN 5

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Can opener, interior ice machine panel and deep fryer cabinet not cleaned. Instricted to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Sink stoppers not provided at 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provided stoppers for compartments.

JUN 9

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,AIR VENTS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE TIME

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MUST INSTALL AIR VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM

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