TAQUERIA AMIGO CHINO.
5601 W IRVING PARK RD · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 33 inspections. 33 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 182026PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE ALL EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAR 272024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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
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).
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.
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS SEALED WITH SPONGES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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.
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NOV 102022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND COOKING POT NOT ABLE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(TOO BIG).MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE WRITTEN WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE PROCEDURE.
NOV 32022FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR FOOD SOLD RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AT PREMISES.(STEAK AND EGGS,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE(RICE, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
FOUND COOKING POT NOT ABLE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(TOO BIG).MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE WRITTEN WASH,RINSE, AND SANITIZE PROCEDURE.
FOUND FOOD HANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,PREP AREAS).
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).
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).
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT KITCHEN PREP LINE GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN HOME DEPOT BUCKETS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE ICE MAKE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STRIPPED HOT HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET IN MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 32020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITH EXPIRED DATES.INSTRUCTED TO RENEW ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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 272020FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND IN WASH ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE WASHROOMS.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WITH EXPIRED DATES.INSTRUCTED TO RENEW ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND TO MAINTAIN.
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.
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 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
OBSERVED TOP DOORS OF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT OF HOT LINE SIDE LATCHES NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
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
OBSERVED CLUTTER AT NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CORE VIOLATION
MAY 72019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TOP DOORS OF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT OF HOT LINE SIDE LATCHES NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
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
OBSERVED CLUTTER AT NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CORE VIOLATION
OBSERVED HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANANGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. CORE VIOLATION
APR 302019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
VIOLATION #10 NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #60 BELOW.
OBSERVED TOP DOORS OF SERVICE REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT OF HOT LINE SIDE LATCHES NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. CORE VIOLATION
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
OBSERVED CLUTTER AT NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
OBSERVED HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANANGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. CORE VIOLATION
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 242018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
5-202.12 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTAL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
OBSERVED NO CONSMER ADVISORY POSTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLETION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
4-201.11 OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN GLASS COOLER WITH ROPE HANDLES.INSTRUCTED MANANAGEMENT TO GET PROPER DOOR HANDLE. CORE
: 6-201.16(B) OBSERVED BRICK WALL AT NORTHWEST SIDE OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH WALLS
PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE
AUG 212018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
5-202.12 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTAL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED NO CONSMER ADVISORY POSTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLETION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
4-201.11 OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN GLASS COOLER WITH ROPE HANDLES.INSTRUCTED MANANAGEMENT TO GET PROPER DOOR HANDLE. CORE
6-201.16(B) OBSERVED BRICK WALL AT NORTHWEST SIDE OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH WALLS
4-204.11 OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
JUN 92017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED METAL ICE SCOOP IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.---------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OCT 242016FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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 222016PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY
FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, AND NOT MAINTAIN IN WALK-IN COOLER BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE,
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,
NOT ENOUGH LIGHT IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MORE LIGHT TO BETTER SEE,
EMPLOYEES BATHROOM BY KITCHEN DOOR HAS NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA, AND NO ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE WANTED ITEMS,
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
AUG 232013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
Non food contact surfaces of reach in freezer cover/lids that had peeling paint/exposed shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.
Floors in kitchen prep area, and in bsmt under heavy equipment need cleaning(detailed).
Exposed raw wood (square piece)above ice machine area shall be repaired/sealed.
APR 232013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
Walk in cooler, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floor in storage room(office) in bsmt not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Ceiling in bsmt prep area, storage area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Light shields in bsmt prep area, storage areas were missing end caps, shall provide end caps to light shields.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area(1st floor), walk in cooler, cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.
NOV 202012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REAR PREP AREA) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
NOV 62012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN.
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
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.
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.
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REAR PREP AREA) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
NOV 12012PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN.
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.
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.
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
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REAR PREP AREA) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
OCT 242012FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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).
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
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
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.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST RE CAULK.
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.
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.
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.
LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REAR PREP AREA) OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
JUN 132012PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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
FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOV 92011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Floor along wallbase in basement and inside dry storage unit not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Light not provided inside unused walk-in cooler for dry storage. Instructed to to provide adequate light.
JUN 202011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Silicone noted inside ice machine interior panel. Instructed to remove silicone from interior of machine.
Floor along wallbase in prep and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light cover in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
JUN 92011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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
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).
Silicone noted inside ice machine interior panel. Instructed to remove silicone from interior of machine.
Floor along wallbase in prep and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light cover in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
JAN 62011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Deep freezers in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair freezer doors or replace deep freezers.
Prep tables, cooking equipment, coolers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Prep tables, cooking equipment, coolers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed that all food handlers must wear proper hair restraints in prep area.
JAN 42011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Deep freezers in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair freezer doors or replace deep freezers.
Prep tables, cooking equipment, coolers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floors in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed that all food handlers must wear proper hair restraints in prep area.
JAN 122010PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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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