SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TACO NIETOS.

BEAT. 44/100

2863 E 95TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 4, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 26 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
16 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
133
includes 22 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Dec 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 4
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DARK COLORS AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SIDES OF PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FEB 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT DOOR OF REAR REACH-IN COOOLER NEAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2589429 ON 2-9-24:58-OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

FEB 9
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED WALL IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELIMINATE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR YARD UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AREA

JUN 5
2023
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELIMINATE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR YARD UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES AND DAMAGED WALL IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE QAND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN LOBBY AND PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2571812 2/27/2023 NOT CORRECTED #37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#45- 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UP RIGHT POSITION.#47- 4-501.12 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.#47-4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLE,CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES.#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL IN LOBBY AREA.#56- 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

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FEB 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEANS,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:05 P.M.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIAN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS (CHEESE,DICED TOMATO,ONIONS & CILANTRO)BY MALE FOOD HANDLER.MUST USE UTENSILS,DELI PAPER OR TONGS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY FOOD HANDLER.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A PLASTIC BUCKET STORED INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.BUCKET WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION )(COS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING PROPERLY SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0.0 P.P.M..OBSERVED MALE DISH WASHER WITH A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER WASHING DISHES AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACING DISHES ON SHELVING UNITS WITHOUT SANITIZING DISHES.EMPLOYEE SHOWED MALE FOOD HANDLER ON HOW TO SET UP SINK.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UP RIGHT POSITION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND GRILL TABLE,CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED WALL IN LOBBY AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE TABLE TOP FRYER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 31
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST AND DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE FAUCT BASE AT THE 3 COMP SINK WHICH HAS A LEAK. MUST REMOVE TAPE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

NOV 3
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED PROTECTIVE LINING ON SIDE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED OBSERVED FROZEN BLOOD ON BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INSIDE OF ALL OTHER COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET BASE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT COOKING AND NON COOKING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE BASE BOARD IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR TWO BURNER UNIT COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING INSECT HARBORING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT OVER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE PRINTED TO-GO MENU AND MENU BOARD WITH A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED WITH RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS (ANY STYLE EGGS, STEAK ETC.). MENU MUST READ: *THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE WAS GIVEN AS AN EXAMPLE DURING INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 1/13/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH YELLOW "CLOSED" SIGNAGE COVERING CDPH LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020 AT 1:00PM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTION THAT CDPH SUSPENSION SIGN SHALL NOT BE REMOVED, COVERED NOR DEFACED BY ANYONE NOT AUTHORIZED TO DO SO. FACILITY HAD YELLOW CLOSED SIGN REMOVED AT TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-050. CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 13
2020
FAILED
16 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE MASK AND THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES *NOROVIRUS*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, COOKED RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED THE PRINTED TO-GO MENU AND MENU BOARD WITHOUT A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED WITH RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS (ANY STYLE EGGS). CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE WAS GIVEN AS AN EXAMPLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SEE VIOLATION #60

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

SEE VIOLATION #60

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

SEE VIOLATION #60

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

OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLES TO 2-DOOR DISPLAY COOLER WHERE MEAT (PREPPED CHICKEN) AND DAIRY (SOUR CREAM) ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ZIPTIES ATTACHED TO DOORS AND PROVIDE HANDLES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT DRAINPIPE OF HANDSINK NEAR UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH INADEQUATE PLUMBING/ WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER DISPOSAL AT 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. WASTE WATER AND DEBRIS BACKS UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THE SINK BASIN AND POOLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE. NO OTHER WAREWASHING FEATURES AVAILABLE ON SITE. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT DUE TO PARTS NEEDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2262011 ON 2/14/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) 3-302.12 - OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (43) 3-304.12 - OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE. (45) 4-502.13 - OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES (CONTAINERS FOR BUTTER) BEING RE-USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE ALL FOODS. (51) 5-205.15 - OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (55) 6-501.13 - OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS (57) 2-102.13 - OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. (58) 2-102.13 - OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE MASK AND THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES *NOROVIRUS*). PRIORITY FOUONDATION 7-38-005.

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

3-301.11(B) UPON ENTERING THE FACILITY, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING TACO TOPPINGS (TORTILLAS, SLICED TOMATOES, CHEESE, LETTUCE, ETC.) WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS AND TO ALWAYS PROPERLY USE TONGS, SPOONS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE ALL READY TO EAT FOODS. FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS HANDS AND APPLIED FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA SELF SERVING COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK OR REMOVE THE COFFEE STATION LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, COOKED RICE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER TO ALL ITEMS ON THE MENU THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES (CONTAINERS FOR BUTTER) BEING RE-USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE ALL FOODS.

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE FAN INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED A MISSING VENT ON THE VENTILATION SYSTEM LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JAN 5
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA AND AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST REATTACH COVING. SOME CEILING VENTS NEED CLEANING IN FRONT PREP AREA; CLEAN VENTS.

JAN 19
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMET SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP

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

MUST DEFROST THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,UNDERNEATH THE METAL SHELVING RACKS,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

MUST REPAIR THE CEILING TILE IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM, CEILING TILE IN POOR REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAK ON THE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR L;EAK

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS

JUN 10
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK(TOP)IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED MOPS IN MOP SINK NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

MAY 6
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND LITTER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK(TOP)IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED MOPS IN MOP SINK NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

DEC 2
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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

MUST REPLACE SEVERAL STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA

FEB 5
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

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

CLEAN THE VENT IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

AUG 21
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET ON CHEST DOOR ALSO MUST DEFROST FREEZER,HAS ICE BUILD-UP

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE,GEILLS,AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,HAS DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP

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

REPLACE (1) STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA

AUG 13
2014
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE IN REAR,WHICH HAD IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 58.7F TO 60.9F FOOD ITEMS ARE 1/2 TUBE OF GROUND BEEF AND 1 PAN OF SLICED TOMATOES AND SLICED ONIONS ALSO 1 PAN OF SLICED TOMATOES ONLY,MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DESTROYED FOOD PRODUCTS,TOTAL WEIGHT 12 LBS TOTAL COST $ 9.90,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

UPON ENTERING PREMISES OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING ON PREMISES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND WASHBOWL .CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THE REAR EXIT OUTTER DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA,THE REAR DOOR WAS OPEN INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS TOUNGE,RICE,AND BEANS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

REMOVE RUST FROM INSIDE THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET ON CHEST DOOR ALSO MUST DEFROST FREEZER,HAS ICE BUILD-UP

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STOVE,GEILLS,AND FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,HAS DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP

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

REPLACE (1) STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA

FEB 21
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DUSTY VENT COVER IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JUL 23
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHTSHIELDS AND REPAIR LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR ,LOOSE ON ONE SIDE.

JAN 20
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,STORAGE TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.MUST REMOVE DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET AFTER EACH USE./MAINTAIN AND CLEAN BUCKET.

JUN 13
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM REAR

MINORSanitation
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.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVEHOOD AND FILTERS ANDCOOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND COOLER RACKS , CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP TABLES,

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR REAR UNDER PREP TABLE

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPAIR REAR LIGHT NOT WORKING

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH 100PPM CHLORING SANITIZER.

DEC 30
2010
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 28
2010
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REFGERATION/COOLER TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON PREMISES. COOLER ON SITE NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME

DEC 20
2010
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REFGERATION/COOLER TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON PREMISES. COOLER ON SITE NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME.

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