TAQUERIA AMIGO CHINO.

Chicago Health Dept

5601 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 3 critical violations noted.

33 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

172

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 18

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. PERSON IN CHARGE ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 9:15 AM.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(TORTAS, PORK). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CFM ARRIVED ON SITE APPROXIMATELY 9:15 AM.

Critical Sanitation

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING OUT OF AN OPEN CUP THEN PLACED IT ON THE TABLE BY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE MAY NOT DRINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN OPEN CUP. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of:The EMPLOYEE'S hands;The container; and Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.5F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED MEXICAN CHEESE AT 44.1F AND 12 GALLONS OF MILK HELD AT 44.2F. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS AT A COST OF $150.00.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE ALL EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MAR 26

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 27

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED A LARGE POTS AND PANS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS).

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS SEALED WITH SPONGES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

OCT 30

2023

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 26

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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NOV 10

2022

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND COOKING POT NOT ABLE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(TOO BIG).MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE WRITTEN WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE PROCEDURE.

NOV 3

2022

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR FOOD SOLD RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AT PREMISES.(STEAK AND EGGS,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE(RICE, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND COOKING POT NOT ABLE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(TOO BIG).MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE WRITTEN WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE PROCEDURE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 1

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,PREP AREAS).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. (COS).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).(COS).(CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT KITCHEN PREP LINE GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN HOME DEPOT BUCKETS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE ICE MAKE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DEEP FRYER.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STRIPPED HOT HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET IN MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 3

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITH EXPIRED DATES.INSTRUCTED TO RENEW ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

AUG 27

2020

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND IN WASH ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR 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 A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE STAND UP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING GRILL.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET. OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITH EXPIRED DATES.INSTRUCTED TO RENEW ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2293838 DATED:06/19/2019. 47 OBSERVED TOP DOORS OF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT OF HOT LINE SIDE LATCHES NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION 07/30/2019 51 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION 07/30/2019 55 OBSERVED CLUTTER AT NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CORE VIOLATION 07/30/2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 9/3/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 19

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 8:45 A.M TO 9:10A.M WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS AND BURRITOS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TOP DOORS OF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT OF HOT LINE SIDE LATCHES NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CORE VIOLATION

MAY 7

2019

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TOP DOORS OF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT OF HOT LINE SIDE LATCHES NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANANGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. CORE VIOLATION

APR 30

2019

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

VIOLATION #10 NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #60 BELOW.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TOP DOORS OF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT OF HOT LINE SIDE LATCHES NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICES AT ICE MACHINES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANANGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

VIOLATION#10 NOT CORRECTED-SEE REPORT# 2222790-DATED 9/24/2018 WHICH STATES:: 5-202.12 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

SEP 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.11 0BSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROGRAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTAL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSMER ADVISORY POSTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLETION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN GLASS COOLER WITH ROPE HANDLES.INSTRUCTED MANANAGEMENT TO GET PROPER DOOR HANDLE. CORE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.16(B) OBSERVED BRICK WALL AT NORTHWEST SIDE OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH WALLS

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE

AUG 21

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.11 0BSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROGRAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTAL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSMER ADVISORY POSTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLETION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN GLASS COOLER WITH ROPE HANDLES.INSTRUCTED MANANAGEMENT TO GET PROPER DOOR HANDLE. CORE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16(B) OBSERVED BRICK WALL AT NORTHWEST SIDE OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH WALLS

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-204.11 OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

JUN 9

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED METAL ICE SCOOP IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.--------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

NOV 1

2016

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 24

2016

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND FOUR DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, COOLER READING 50'F, GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR NOT ALLOWING DOOR TO CLOSE COMPLETELY, COOLER TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, AT 312746-4240, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE FOUR DOOR PREP COOLER, NOTED COOKED SALSA, RICE, AND BEANS, READING BETWEEN 50-60'F, ABOUT 200 POUNDS AT A COST OF ABOUT $700.00, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 04/22/2016, REPORT #1763398, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 33 VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY 34 FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, AND NOT MAINTAIN IN WALK-IN COOLER BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE, 35 EXPOSED BRICK SURFACES ON WALL OF KITCHEN AREA, AND HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, TO ALL WALLS, 37 EMPLOYEES BATHROOM BY KITCHEN DOOR HAS NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, 38 NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA, AND NO ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, 41 CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS, 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

APR 22

2016

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, AND NOT MAINTAIN IN WALK-IN COOLER BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE,

Minor Sanitation

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

EXPOSED BRICK SURFACES ON WALL OF KITCHEN AREA, AND HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE, TO ALL WALLS,

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOT ENOUGH LIGHT IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT TO BETTER SEE,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

EMPLOYEES BATHROOM BY KITCHEN DOOR HAS NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA, AND NO ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

AUG 23

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of reach in freezer cover/lids that had peeling paint/exposed shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in kitchen prep area, and in bsmt under heavy equipment need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Exposed raw wood (square piece)above ice machine area shall be repaired/sealed.

MAY 9

2013

PASS · 0 violations

APR 23

2013

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Found observed front entrance/exit doors not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch, to 1/2 inch gap on middle of doors, Citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in storage room(office) in bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in bsmt prep area, storage area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Light shields in bsmt prep area, storage areas were missing end caps, shall provide end caps to light shields.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area(1st floor), walk in cooler, cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

NOV 20

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.--------MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CELING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST FIX.-------------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REAR PREP AREA) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

NOV 6

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.--------MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REAR PREP AREA) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

NOV 1

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND SANITIZING RINSE FOR MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0 PPM CONCENTRATION. NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER BOUGHT SANITIZER (BLEACH) FROM STORE. (SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 10-24-12, INSPECTION REPORT #1286087. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #19 - FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN, UNCOVERED WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE SAID GARBAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (MANAGER CLEANED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND CLOSED LID PROPERLY). #29 - PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. (#32 - WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. THE SAID COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST BE FIX. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL CDPH APPROVAL. WHEN REPAIRED, PLEASE FAX (312-746-4240) OR EMAIL (CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG) TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USED.) #33 - INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE GREASE TRAP,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE; SHELVES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. (MANAGER HAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE SAID GREASE BOX).

Critical Pest Activity

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

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

Serious Other

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

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.--------MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REAR PREP AREA) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

OCT 24

2012

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND FACILITIES (PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.9F AND REACH-IN FREEZER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND FREEZER MUST MAINTAIN 0F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER AND FREEZER WAS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL WITH THE CDPH APPROVAL. WHEN REPAIRED, MUST 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. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. NOTED COOKED BEEF TONGUE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 58.9F, 53.4F, 54.6F, 56.6F, 55.9F AND FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 53.9F, DICED TOMATOES AT 58.2F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 57.2F, CHOPPED CILANTRO AT 59.9F, DICED ONIONS AT 53.7F, AND SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, FREEZING TEMP. OF 0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE OF $ 600.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 100 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AVAILABLE AT BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING/SLICING RAW MEAT. (MEAT GRINDER AND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA. NO FOOD PREPARATION NOR WAREWASHING WILL BE MADE UNTIL EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS BEEN INSTALLED. (ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM BASEMENT BY MANAGEMENT AND REPLACED WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE DUMPSTER UNCOVERED AND GREASE CONTAINER EXTERIOR SURFACE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER, ALSO NOTED GARBAGE, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND THE SAID CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1229610, DATE: 06-13-12 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED. #33 - INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE GREASE TRAP,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE; SHELVES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PIPES AND TUBINGS ABOVE PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE #34 - FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST RE CAULK.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.--------MUST RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REAR PREP AREA) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED DRAIN LINE (FROM WALK-IN FREEZER) DRAINING INTO ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN.----------MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY WATER LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAP PREP AND IN BASEMENT.-------MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT SERVICE/PREP AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

JUN 13

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH CHLORINE-BLEACH AT 100ppm. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE PROPER SANITIZING WITH BLEACH 100 ppm.

Minor Sanitation

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

WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE GREASE TRAP,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE; SHELVES UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE; PIPES AND TUBINGS ABOVE PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NOV 9

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase in basement and inside dry storage unit not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Light not provided inside unused walk-in cooler for dry storage. Instructed to to provide adequate light.

JUN 20

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Silicone noted inside ice machine interior panel. Instructed to remove silicone from interior of machine.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase in prep and basement 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

Light cover in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

JUN 9

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found interior temperature of prep cooler at 54.7 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. "Held for Inspection" placed on cooler. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirements during storage, display and service. Found 10 lbs of Pork at 52.8 F, 15 lbs of Beef at 52.4 F and Chicharron 5 lbs at 53.6 F in cooler ataed above. Instructed that potentailly hazardous foods must be held at 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $75.00

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Foods not protected during atorage, preparation, display and service. Observed waitress reserve salsa used by previous cutomers, and given to new customer. Waitress took salsa container from table and added more salsa to previously used customer salsa. Instructed manager that any open foods must be discardeed and not reserved to customers. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

Silicone noted inside ice machine interior panel. Instructed to remove silicone from interior of machine.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase in prep and basement 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

Light cover in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

JAN 6

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Deep freezers in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair freezer doors or replace deep freezers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Prep tables, cooking equipment, coolers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Prep tables, cooking equipment, coolers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed that all food handlers must wear proper hair restraints in prep area.

JAN 4

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found prep cooler in prep area at internal temperature of 50.2F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that cooler must maintain 40 F or below during all hours of operation. Critical citiation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.

Critical Food Temperature

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

Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage preparation, display and service. Found Pork at 52.8 F 3lbs, Beef at 47.6 F 10lbs, Cooked Rice at 48.5 F 5lbs. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured value $75, 18lbs.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Deep freezers in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair freezer doors or replace deep freezers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Prep tables, cooking equipment, coolers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed that all food handlers must wear proper hair restraints in prep area.

JAN 12

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,SPANISH RICE ,6LBS AT 46.5F AND GREEN SALSA(GREEN TOMATOESS,PEPPER,JALAPENOS,CILANTRO MIXTURES)AT 45.5F,4LBS TOTAL $30.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW,CITATION ISSUED,FOOD WAS DISCARDED

Minor Sanitation

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. COOLER WITH 2 DOORS IN FRONT AREA ,1 LOOSE DOOR MUST FIX AND SEAL

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. CABINETS AND SHELVES IN FRONT AREA AND PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 3 COOLERS ,PREP AREA AND FRONT AREA

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