SEP 20
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TACO JOINT.
BEAT. 23/100
1969 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 20, 2019 · passed
Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
103
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON THE HOT FOOD LINE IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN SHELF IN DISH ROOM, SHELF BEING HELD TOGETHER BY WIRE & PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING VENTILATION SYSTEM IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM, AND REPLACE THE BROKE HANDLE TO FLUSH THE TOILET IN SAID TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SEP 162019FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2019
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING UTENSILS AND FILLING POTS WITH WATER FROM THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS COLD FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. 4 LBS OF COOKED RICE 50F, VALUED AT $20 5 LBS OF CEVICHE, 51F, VALUED AT $75 6 LBS OF GUACAMOLE, 50F, VALUED AT $45 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS COLD 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 , CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AT 48F WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLER UNTIL SERVICE, AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON THE HOT FOOD LINE IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR THE BROKEN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN SHELF IN DISH ROOM, SHELF BEING HELD TOGETHER BY WIRE & PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING VENTILATION SYSTEM IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM, AND REPLACE THE BROKE HANDLE TO FLUSH THE TOILET IN SAID TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION REPORT 2252790, DATED 1/18/19. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE: #47 OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND RUST BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE/REPLACE SHELVING RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #51 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT TIMES. #59 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: -BAR HAND SINK -CUSTIMER/ENPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS),: -COOKED CHILLED BLACKED BEANS, IN 1 PLASTIC CONTAINER -CHIPOTLE MAYO SAUCE, STORED IN 3 PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLE -MASHED BLACK BEAN SAUCE, STORED 2 IN PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLE -LEMON CREAM DRESSINGS, STORED IN 1 PLASTIC SQUEEZE BOTTLE, ETC., STORED IN FRONT COOK LINE PREP COOLER/AREA, NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE STORED IN BULK CONTAINER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND RUST BUILD UP ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE/REPLACE SHELVING RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT WASH SINK TWIST VALVE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN TWIST VALUE AT SANITIZING SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOORING AREA IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2214119, DATE 9/10/18, NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION # 58- PA 100-0367 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY, FROM 9/10/18, NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A)(A) THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAD WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP BAR AND DISHWASHING AREAS AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(C)(C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS)NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14(D)(D) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITAZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT SHELVES OR REPLACE MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN B E LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 242017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED SCRAPERS AND KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN WALL AND BACK OF TABLE IN SEAM WHERE DISHWASHING TABLE IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND SCRAPERS IN AN APPROVED RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TIN FOIL ON SURFACE OF OVEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TIN FOIL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED WALL IN THE RESTROOM,AT BASEOF STAIRS AND AT MOP SINK AREA NEEDS TO BE FINISHED/PAINTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH WALLS NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN BASEMENT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA MISSING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHTS AND SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED VENTILATION IN BASEMENT RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION UNIT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
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MAY 312016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 31
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
or Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,INTERIOR PANEL ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT IS CRACKED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DISH WASHING AREA DISH STORAGE SHELF,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM TABLE TOP MIXER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,OVEN,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,TABLE TOP MIXER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,CORD OF LIGHT FIXTURES AT BAR AREA,DISH RACKS.CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,BAR,BASEMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING & VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA & GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND GAPS IN WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED WALL TRIM OUTSIDE OF POT & PAN STORAGE AREA,HOLES IN WALLS LEADING INTO BASEMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS LEADING TO BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER CONNECTION LINE UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND BROKEN TOILET HANDLE IN MEN'S TOILETROOM
MAY 192016FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2016
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSEREVD POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PUSHING DOOR TO PREP AREA OPEN AND PUTTING ON GLOVES AND HANDLING KNIFES AND CUTTING BOARDS,ANOTHER PERSON PUSHING DOOR TO PREP AREA COME IN PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED MASA,ALSO IN REAR PREP AREA FOOD HANDLER PUSHED DOOR TO COME IN AND THEN HANDLED GARBAGE CAN AND TOUCHED CUTTING BOARD AND KNIFE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOORS WITH APPX. "1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND DOOR SWEEPS BROKEN LEAVING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,INTERIOR PANEL ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA,LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT IS CRACKED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DISH WASHING AREA DISH STORAGE SHELF,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM TABLE TOP MIXER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,OVEN,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,TABLE TOP MIXER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & FAN GUARD COVERS,CORD OF LIGHT FIXTURES AT BAR AREA,DISH RACKS.CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,BAR,BASEMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN MOLD BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING & VENTS IN DISH WASHING AREA & GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND GAPS IN WALL BASES IN DISH WASHING AREA,DAMAGED WALL TRIM OUTSIDE OF POT & PAN STORAGE AREA,HOLES IN WALLS LEADING INTO BASEMENT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS LEADING TO BASEMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER CONNECTION LINE UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND BROKEN TOILET HANDLE IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.
MAR 202015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO SOAP OR DISPENSER AT HANDWASH SINK BEHIND BAR. MUST PROVIDE SOAP PAPER TOWELS AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. HANDWASHING SINK NEEDS TO BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON FAR NORTH REACH IN ON COOLING LINE. REPLACE TORN GASKET. OBSERVED COVER NEEDED FOR ICE BAHIND BAR. COVER ICE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED. ALL FLOOR DRAINS NEED TO BE CLEANED. FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED AND MAINTAINED IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED RUSTY VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE. RUST MUST BE REMOVED FROM VENT AND VENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD OVER DISH MACHINE MISSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STAFF SHOES STORED BEHIND BAR. ALL PERSONAL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTIANED.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER IN BAR. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 142014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA AND AROUND FRONT OF RESTAURANT NEAR THE BAR. MUST HAVE LIDS ON ALL ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN AND PAINT OR SEAL BASEMENT FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR EXPOSED/MISSING WALLS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE COMPLETELY THE RUSTED VENT COVERS NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. REPLACE CEILING TILES THAT ARE DIRTY OR BROKEN (HOLE IN CENTER NEAR ICE MACHINE).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK COMING FROM COLD WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTALL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT.
JAN 72014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS BEHIND RESTAURANT WITH LIDS NOT FULLY CLOSED DUE TO GARBAGE OVERFLOW. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA AND AROUND FRONT OF RESTAURANT NEAR THE BAR. MUST HAVE LIDS ON ALL ICE BINS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN AND PAINT AND/OR SEAL BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTALL DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. FLOOR BEHIND BAR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR EXPOSED/MISSING WALLS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE COMPLETELY THE RUSTED VENT COVERS NEAR DISHWASHING AREA. REPLACE CEILING TILES THAT ARE DIRTY OR BROKEN (HOLE IN CENTER NEAR ICE MACHINE).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB IN DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK COMING FROM COLD WATER HANDLE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTALL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN BASEMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN SEPARATE CONTAINER.
MAR 272013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING FOR CLEAN STORED POTS AND PANS IN DISH ROOM. MUST REMOVE RUST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
UNKNOWN SOURCE OF WATER LEAKING FROM WALL BASEBOARD ONTO FLOOR AND INTO FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BASE OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST REPAIR LEAK. LEAK ON NOZZLE OF DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
MAR 192013FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2013
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 57.9 AND 58.4 WITH FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AT 54.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF AT 54.6F, CHEESE AT 49F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 139.3F, RAW CHICKEN AT 53.4F.ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED #20 POUNDS DISCARDED AND ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $101.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS 0 PPM CHLORINE. DISH REPAIR MAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED PLASTIC DISPENSING LINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MENTIONED WERE IMPROPERLY HELD. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AT INITIAL INSPECTION AND ARRIVED ONE HOUR LATER. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-14-12 NOT CORRECTED #32- REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. #36-MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING IN THE DISH ROOM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING FOR CLEAN STORED POTS AND PANS IN DISH ROOM. MUST REMOVE RUST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER AND THROUGHOUT BAR WITH DIRT, DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS UNDER BAR WHERE BUS PANS ARE STORED WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND SPLATTER ON ATTACHED METAL LEGS OF EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL CAULKING AT BOTH PREP EXPOSED HAND SINKS MOLDY AND NOT SEALED TO WALL WITH OPEN CREVICES AND ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE COOKS LINE IN FRONT PREP. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
UNKNOWN SOURCE OF WATER LEAKING FROM WALL BASEBOARD ONTO FLOOR AND INTO FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BASE OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST REPAIR LEAK. LEAK ON NOZZLE OF DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 142012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE THE CEILING TILE WITH CHIPPED PAINT IN THE PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHROOM.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
JUN 122012PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 12
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED GUACAMOLE AT 50.2F AND SALSA AT 64.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3# OF FOOD WORTH $25. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ALL ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS DISPLAYED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WAS POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT GIVEN A COPY OF THE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO INCLUDE IT ON THE MENU OR TO POST IT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE THE CEILING TILE WITH CHIPPED PAINT IN THE PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WHERE MISSING IN THE DISHROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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