TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #1.

Chicago Health Dept

3916 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026); 5 critical violations across the last 12 months.

34 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 5 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

208

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 25

2026

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF PEPPERS AND BREAD NOT COVERED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SHALLOW BOWL USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COAT STORED BETWEEN SLICER AND GRINDER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS OUTSIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 3

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED SHALLOW BOWL STORED INSIDE COOKED BEANS AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 27

2026

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEAR MULTI-USE CONTAINERS ALONG BASEMENT STAIRWAY. OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND PALLETS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SHALLOW BOWL STORED INSIDE COOKED BEANS AND USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN BASEMENT STORAGE ARA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE USE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DEEP GROOVED AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEVERAGE MACHINES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2629785 ON 1-15-26:10-OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.49-OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.53-OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

JAN 15

2026

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

JAN 8

2026

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF ORANGE JUICE ON PREP TABLE NEAR CILANTRO IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT, ON WASHCLOTHS, IN FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Other

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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APR 18

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEWTEEN COOLING UNITS AND GRILL WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 4

2025

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH BUILD-UP OF MOLD-LIKE PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERNAL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEWTEEN COOLING UNITS AND GRILL WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 20

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS FRONT PREP AREA COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HANDSWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN THE OUTSIDE REAR FACILITY SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS(CRATES), CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN SPACE.

FEB 13

2024

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN IN USE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AS WELL AS FRONT PREP AREA COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL AND LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS WHERE EQUIPMENT IS STORED, SURROUNDING HOT WATER TANK, CRAWL SPACE, AS WELL AS IN REAR SPACE WHERE SHELVING UNITS CONTAIN CANNED MILK, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE SAID SPACES AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HANDSWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN THE OUTSIDE REAR FACILITY SURROUNDING RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS(CRATES), CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND MAINTAIN SPACE.

DEC 6

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATION. INSTD TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN), NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATES POSTED OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. INSTD TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY ON SITE ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR PREP AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

REAR HANDWASH SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, SOILED SPONGES AND EQUIPMENT IN SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND USE FOR WASHING HANDS ONLY. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

UNAPPROVED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING EQUIPMENT ON SITE AND BEING USED TO PACKAGE COOKED BARBOCOA AND STORE MORE THAN 48 HOURS. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE ROP EQUIPMENT UNTIL A HACCP PLAN AND VARIANCE IS SUBMIITED AND APPROVED BY CDPH. ALL ROP PACKAGED COOKED BARBOCOA DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE 29

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER AND CUTTING BOARDS. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

FOIL BEING USED ON EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING LINING THROUGH OUT FRONT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NOV 9

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF RAW BEEF SKIRT STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F IN FRONT PREP COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIORS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA (NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 23

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ARE ACTIVELY WORKING IS NOT ACCESSIBLE; SOILED EQUIPMENT AND LINEN WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN BASIN ON SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINK BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT ACCUMULATUON. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA ON SHELVING WITH TO GO CONTAINERS. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BOWLS BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORED COMPLETELY IN CONTAINERS OF BEANS AND SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (SUCH AS LADLES OR SCOOPS WITH HANDLES) AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLES ABOVE AND NOT IN FOOD).

Minor Sanitation

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

30 GALLON PLASTIC GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE READY TO EAT CARROTS IN JUICE. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE APPROVED CONTAINERS AND ARE ALSO ABLE TO SUBEMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/8/2020 REPORT 2366912 NOT CORRECTED; 2-102.13 58- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

APR 8

2020

PASS 6 violations

Minor Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED A DEAD INSECT INSIDE OF A LARGE STEEL EMPTY CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECT AND WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE SAID CONTAINER PRIOR TO ANY USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNEVEN SURFACE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE FRONT FOOD PREP/DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

NOV 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD (PORK) 68.4F AND 67.5F IN THE 2 DOOR WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE (MAXIMUM 7 DAYS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NO PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPERLY SANITIZED CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE OR WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BROKEN GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR.

MAY 30

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED COOK USING HIS BARE HANDS TO GRAB CHOPPED LETTUCE AND DICED TOMATOES TO MAKE A TORTA, AND HE ALSO TOUCHED THE BREAD AND CARRIED THE SANDWICH WITH HIS BARE HANDS TO FINISH WRAPPING IT UP. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE SURFACES OF THE FLATTOP, GRILL, AND THE BACK OF THE DRINK MACHINE, ALL IN THE FRONT COOK/COUNTER AREA ENCASE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SEATING AREA WITH DIRT, GRIME, AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 10

2018

PASS 10 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- REACH IN COOLER .MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE OVERSIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST DISCARDED DISCOLORED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES ,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,SHELVING UNITS IN DRINK STATION AREA,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DRINK STATION AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND DAMAGED WALL NEAR LIGHT SWITCH IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM DOORS AND WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN CHANGING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING DRAINLINE AT COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,POTS,BOXES,ETC.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

APR 5

2018

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2151098 3/28/18 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVING APPX."1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR AND LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- REACH IN COOLER .MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE OVERSIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST DISCARDED DISCOLORED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES ,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,SHELVING UNITS IN DRINK STATION AREA,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DRINK STATION AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND DAMAGED WALL NEAR LIGHT SWITCH IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM DOORS AND WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN CHANGING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING DRAINLINE AT COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,POTS,BOXES,ETC.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 28

2018

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER CHOPPING UP STEAK AND PUSHING IT AROUND ON CUTTING BOARD WITH BARE HANDS AND THEN TAKING SEVERAL HAND FULLS OF STEAK AND PLACING IT ON A BUN AND TOPPING WITH CUT LETTUCE AND SLICED TOMATOES AGAIN BARE HANDED AND THE SAME WITH MAKING THE TACOS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND TO USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR MEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HANDRYER IN MEN'S TOILETROOM NOT WORKING FOR DRYING HANDS.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Serious Other

UNWRAPPED AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT RE-SERVED

OBSERVED UNWRAPPED AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MIXED PEPPERS)BEING RESERVED. OBSERVED A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH PEPPERS ON TABLE FROM A PREVIOUS CUSTOMER USAGE AND THEN THE MALE WAITER PICKED UP THE CONTAINER OF PEEPERS AND WENT TO REFRIGERATOR IN DINING AREA AND ADDED MORE PEPPERS ON TOP OF ALREADY USED PEPPERS AND RESERVED THEM TO ANOTHER CUSTOMER AT THE TABLE IN FRONT OF ME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON NO RESERVING OF UNWRAPPED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW BREADED STEAK ON A TRAY STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED BEEF IN A LARGE PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER INSIDE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.NO VISIBLE LEAKAGE AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE,COVER AND STORE RAW FOODS BELOW COOKED FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS COTAMINATION.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8 RODENT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT AND APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DELIVERY DOOR AND LEFT CORNER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/28/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- REACH IN COOLER .MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE OVERSIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST DISCARDED DISCOLORED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES ,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,SHELVING UNITS IN DRINK STATION AREA,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DRINK STATION AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND DAMAGED WALL NEAR LIGHT SWITCH IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM DOORS AND WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN CHANGING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING DRAINLINE AT COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,POTS,BOXES,ETC)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAY 31

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS FROM BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING TILES IN DINNING AREA ARE STAINED AND DUSTY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LIGHT IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS WHO DON NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 29

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS THAT ARE HELD/STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT THE RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES. ALL PLASTIC BAGS USED TO STORE UNCOVERED FOODS MUST BE FOOD GRADE APPROVED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN FRONT FRUIT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(BLENDERS, GRINDERS,TENDERIZERS ETC). REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP FROM EXTERIORS OF ALL SURFACES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS(DEAD INSECTS) FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. PAINT SWINGING DOORS LEADING INTO REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND SEAL ALL LARGE OPENINGS IN PAINTED BRICK WALLS IN REAR SECTION OF REAR FOOD PREP AREA. RE-PAINT CEILING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE END CAPS FOR SHIELDED LIGHTS WHERE MISSING. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE THAT HANDLE UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINT(S).

NOV 18

2016

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

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. BOTH FRONT ENTRY EXIT DOORS FOUND WITH GAPS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR MAKING DOORS TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL COOKED/PREPARED FOODS THAT ARE HELD/STORED MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

REMOVE ALL DIRT, DEBRIS, AND SPILLS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE END CAPS FOR SHIELDED LIGHTS WHERE MISSING. CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) REGARDLESS OF TITLE THAT HANDLE UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINT(S).

SEP 21

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 12

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERED RAW BEEF AT THE FRONT PREP AREA ON TABLE AT 58.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 4LBS,TOTAL COST $25.00,FOOD ITEM WAS DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLTION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP,LIP,AND LID OF CONTAINER ,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

DEC 30

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SURFACES TO BE SOILED: THE SLICER, THE SIDES OF THE FRYER AND GRILL, KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPAIR/REPLACE THE TILES SO THE FLOOR IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT COOK LINE FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT COOKLINE AND IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE BACTERIA GROWTH.

JUN 16

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY THE COOK IN FRONT PREP AREA.(COOKED MEAT, TOMATOES, VEGATABLES)DISCUSSED WITH THE MANAGER ON APRIL 22, 2015 AND A CITATION WAS ISSUED ON 4/30/15 DURING THE REINSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) ISSUED AGAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS. CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO GIVEN.

APR 30

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

WHEN I WALKED INTO THE ESTABLISHMENT I OBSERVED THREE MALE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED MEAT, DICED ONION, TOMATO, LETTUCE) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGERS ON DUTY ON 4/22/15 THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS ALLOWED AND THAT GLOVES/UTENSILS MUST BE USED AT ALL TIMES ALONG WITH FREQUENT WASHING OF HANDS IN BETWEEN AND CHANGING GLOVES AS OFTEN AS NEEDED. WHILE IN THE REAR PREP AREA I OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER COME IN FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROCEED TO HANDLE (CUT) RAW BEEF WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED HIM TO WASH HIS HANDS IMMEDIATELY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 22, 2015 AS INSTRUCTED: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SWEEP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR SO THAT DOOR IS COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO WIPE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SLICER ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS. CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO GIVEN.

APR 22

2015

FAIL 5 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

OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR SWEEP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR SO THAT DOOR IS COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO WIPE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SLICER ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS. CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INFO GIVEN.

JUL 2

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT JUICE BAR STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN OTHER CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA, FREE OF DUST ACCUMULATION

JUN 23

2014

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED SOURCES OF CROSS CONTAMINATION NOT CONTROLLED, SAME CUTTING BOARD WITH VISIBLE RAW BLOOD JUICES AND PIECES OF RAW MEAT CURRENTLY BEING USED TO CUT LIMES THAT ARE USED FOR CONDIMENTS (READY TO EAT). PER MGR, LIMES ARE USED FOR CONDIMENTS, READY TO EAT FOR TACOS, ETC. INSTD MGR ON PROPER PREPARATION FROM RAW AND READY TO EAT PRODUCTS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. ALL LIMES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $20 VALUE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

LIVE LARGE HOUSE FLIES (OVER 30) IN BASMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT JUICE BAR STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN OTHER CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA, FREE OF DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (TOILET PAPER, KEYS, PHONES, ETC). INSTD TO KEEP IN DESIGNATED AREA.

JAN 18

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE GASKET OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR IS DIRTY AND DAMAGED, SANITIZE AREA AND REPLACE TORN GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WALL BEHIND THE MEAT ROTISSERIE HAS A GREASE BUILDUP AND THE CEILING RIGHT ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS IN DETAIL.

Minor Facility Condition

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

THE FRONT PREP KITCHEN LIGHT BULBS ARE NOT SHIELDED, INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS. THE REAR KITCHEN HAS INADEQUATE LIGHTING, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FIXTURE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE FRONT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD IS LEAKING GREASE, REPAIR THE HOOD SO THE GREASE IS DRAINING INTO A LEAK PROOF CONTAINER.

JUN 14

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO MEAT GRINDER.

MAR 8

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN REAR KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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.THE WOODEN SHELVINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN ARE PEELING,RESEAL/REPAINT SHELVINGS SO IT IS SMOOTH,SANITARY ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER SAME AREA,PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR 3 COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN-COOLER.

Minor Food Temperature

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. THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS,METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA,PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON SHELVINGS WHERE DRY FOODS ARE STORED.

MAR 18

2011

PASS 10 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLER & REAR 2- DOOR COOLER,MISSING LID ON SUMP PUMP.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,FOIL FROM SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS & WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT,FILTERS AT HOOD,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILE IN JUICE AREA,WALL TRIM NEAR ICE MACHINE,WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,FRONT DOOR SWEEP.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA & GRAFFITY FROM DOORS OF BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE & CONNECTORS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING FILTERS AT FRONT HOOD.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE CLOTHING IN PROPER AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.CLEANING TOWELS.

JUN 9

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, MEAT SLICER, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FRONT JUICE BAR AREA SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL WALK IN COOLER FLOOR, CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, AND TO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT COOKING AREA AND JUICE BAR AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS UNDER HOOD AT FRONT COOKING AREA, AND ALSO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR, MAIN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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