APR 21
2026
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAMALES EMMA LA CHAPARRITA.
EAT. 89/100
2500 S WHIPPLE ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 21, 2026 · passed
13 of 18 inspections passed, with 17 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
103
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Dec 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 112024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12 NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND IN THE CONTAINER WITHOUT SANITIZER. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE BACK AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-202.14 NOTED THE MEN'S BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 212023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 21
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIEE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVER FOR WASTE RECEPTACLE IN FEMALE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
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AUG 182023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS IN FRONT OF HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA NEAR REGISTER TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR "TAQUERIA" AREA NEAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AND NEAR HOOD VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 142023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS IN FRONT OF HOT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA NEAR REGISTER TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR "TAQUERIA" AREA NEAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AND NEAR HOOD VENTILATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 182022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SPOONS AND BOWLS STORED IN PREPARED FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN UTENSILS OUT OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RUST ON REACH IN CHEST FREEZER (LARGEST SIZE FREEZER) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN TILES IN DOOR WAY ON NORTH SIDE OF BUILDING LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEANA AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PACKAGED NUTS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE IMPROPERLY LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL. Label information shall include: (1) The common name of the FOOD, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the FOOD; (3) An accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; and (
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MILK GALLON JUGS BEING REUSED TO STORE OTHER BEVERAGES MADE ON SITE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, DESIGNED FOR MULTI USE, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOV 102020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THREE DOOR COOLER IN GROCERY AREA CONTAINING TCS FOOD (EGGS ) AND BEVERAGES. MUST MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE DARK STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK CUTS ON-PREMISE AND MAINTAIN SURFACES THAT ARE ABLE TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS OF PREMISE. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST INCREASE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. MUST MAINTAIN.
MAY 152019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 15
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RAW WOOD STORAGE TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL RAW WOOD OR REMOVE TABLE FROM PREMISES.
NOV 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS18 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-903.11 MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS (POTS) ON LOWER SHELF IN MIDDLE PREP AREA
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: 4.501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT PREP AREA GRILL
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY DOOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND POP STORAGE AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,LOOSE CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,HOLE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
NOV 202018FAILED20 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 20
2018
FAILED
20 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH REQUIRED INFO.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS AT MOTOR OF COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA,ON LOWER SHELF AT POT STORAGE IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN POP STORAGE,ON LEDGES IN FURNANCE ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPEARTOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/20/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA .
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 1- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4-903.11 MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS (POTS) ON LOWER SHELF IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 4.501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GALSS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM ICE CREAM FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,LOOSE CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,HOLE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT ENTRY DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AND POP STORAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA .
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
OCT 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector Comments: 4-903.11 MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector Comments: 4.501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GALSS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,LOOSE CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,HOLE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT PREP AREA GRILL.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
SEP 252018FAILED18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2018
FAILED
18 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
3-101.11 OBSERVED FOOD NOT SAFE, SOUND,QUALITY CONDITION ,WHOLESOME FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.OBSERVED A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SIZES OF 5- WOOD BARRELS OF UNPASTEURIZED JUICE WITH APPX.100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING INSIDE OF BARRELS ON THE FRUIT(ORANGES ,PINEAPPLE AND TAMIARINDO).PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE FOODS SAFE AND WHOLESOME AT ALL TIMES AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATES.APPX 80 GALLONS ,$115 (PRIORITY 7-40-050(A)
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
3-404.11 OBSERVED A VARIETY OF 5-DIFFERENT WOOD BARRELS WITH UNPASTEURIZED JUICES THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE.THE OWNER REUSES EMPTY GALLON AND HALF GALLONS OF MILK CONTAINERS TO STORE JUICE INSIDE WITHOUT LABELING,WARNING NOTICE AND SAFE HANDLING STATEMENTS SPECIFICALLY PROCESSED TO PREVENT,REDUCE OR ELIMINATE PRESENCE OF PATHOGENS.MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BARRELS OF JUICE,ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.APPX. 50 OR RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR DOOR LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA,MOTOR OF COOLER,ON WOOD LEDGES IN FURNACE ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/25/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020A)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK ADN 3- COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11 MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4.501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GALSS REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES,WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,LOOSE CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,HOLE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT PREP AREA GRILL.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-204.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 162017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 16
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL SINGLE USE CONTINERS MUST BE DISCARDED AFTER USE, THEY MAY NOT BE WASHED AND REUSED. CORRECTED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING, CEILING FAN AND AIR VENT TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, IN MIDDLE KITCHEN, TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING IN REAR KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL THE DUST BUILD UP.
DEC 232016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 23
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
DEC 212016FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 21
2016
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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