Taqueria Atotonilco #2

Chicago Health Dept

1649 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

29 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected May 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

152

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

Inspection history

MAY 4

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

No date markings for several cooked food containers ( chicken, beans...) in walk-in cooler that are kept in cooler for more than 24hours. Instructed to date, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Food handler not wearing hair restrain, instructed to to wear.

Minor Sanitation

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

Pooling water at ceramic tile shelf next to front prep area, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

No sink stoppers provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

shelves inside prep cooler not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Unable to locate backflow prevention device for rear ice maker, instructed to install.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Prep cooler door gaskets in poor repair, instructed to replace.

AUG 8

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS THOUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVDD STORED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE SPACE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PRIOR TO STORING.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP, WALK IN COOLERS AND ALL STORAGE SPACES UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 1

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT BEVERAGE COOLER USED TO STORE SAUCES MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN THE SAME CONTAINER IN CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD (CHILES) IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CLEAN LINEN PACKAGING AND DRY FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11 (A; B;D) OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BENEATH SHELVES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (STYROFOAM CUPS) IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FILLING BASINS DURING WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OBSERVED REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA (BEHIND FENCES OUTSIDE OF EXTERIOR DOOR) TO BE CLUTTERED WITH LITTER AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN WASTE ENCLOSURES FREE FROM CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED WALL BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND AND BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 25

2025

FAIL 7 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED 2-DOOR UPRIGHT BEVERAGE COOLER USED TO STORE SAUCES MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN SAME CONTAINER IN CONTACT WITH DRY FOOD (CHILES) IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE CLEAN LINEN PACKAGING AND DRY FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR BENEATH SHELVES IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES (STYROFOAM CUPS) IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN ALL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DRAIN PLUGS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FILLING BASINS DURING WAREWASHING AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA (BEHIND FENCES OUTSIDE OF EXTERIOR DOOR) TO BE CLUTTERED WITH LITTER AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM REAR OUTDOOR WASTE STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN WASTE ENCLOSURES FREE FROM CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS BEHIND AND BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM CANVASS INSPECTION ON 2/28/2024 (INSPECTION NO. 2590248): #57 2-102.13: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. #58 2-102.13: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED ONLY ONE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WITH MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 28

2024

PASS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE GRILL/PREP AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

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FEB 6

2023

PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY OUTER DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT FRUIT JUICE PREP AREA COOLER WITH BROKEN GASKETS AND TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKETS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 26

2023

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTAL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRY OUTER DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT FRUIT JUICE PREP AREA COOLER WITH BROKEN GASKETS AND TAPE BEING USED TO HOLD GASKETS IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLERS, FANS IN REAR PREP AREA, CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS AND CEILING VENTS.

Minor Chemical Safety

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2549921 ISSUED ON FEBRUARY 16, 2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. #37-BULK CONTAINERS IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. #49-MOLD BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

FEB 16

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF ITEM SUCH AS; BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON PRODUCT NAME.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MOLD BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF MEAT DEBRIS IN THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR, OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR AND SHELVING RACKS OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR OF MEAT JUICES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON RACKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOLLOWING FLOORS AND MAINTAIN; DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR PREP, WALK IN COOLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT IS NEEDED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN FOR ALL MANAGERS AND RETAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

JAN 28

2022

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Documentation & Training

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SEVERAL COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH NO THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN THERMOMETER'S AND PLACE IN COOLERS AS NEEDED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SMALL GAP IN REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MOLD BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Minor Documentation & Training

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL TO CHECK EMPLOYEES VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS FOR PATRONS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

FEB 24

2021

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS AND REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR ON FRONT PREP COOLER IN MAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WINDOW LEDGE TILES IN BOTH FRONT PREP AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WARPED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA.

JAN 28

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 19

2021

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2373479 ON JUNE 10, 2020: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM OBSERVED NO CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 10

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO DIARRHEA AND VOMITING EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVER NO CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MAY 19

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO DIARRHEA AND VOMITING EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 3-DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: RAW/MARINATED BEEF 52-54F(100LBS), DICED TOMATOES 49F(20LBS), COOKED RICE 50F(3LBS AND)RAW EGGG 48.2 (1LB). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISPOSED OF 124lBS OF FOOD VALVED AT $1,600. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE(53.4F). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR AND SHELVING RACKS OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR OF MEAT JUICES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS AT THE FRONT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS WITH THEIR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY IDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVER NO CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

DEC 6

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER(SALSA) WITH THE DATE MADE OR USE BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN MEAT COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPLATTERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE REAR 3 COMP SINK AND LEAKS AT THE FAUCET. ALSO NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE SMOOTHIE STATION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS AT THE FRONT PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS WITH THEIR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED BY IDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVER NO CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

FEB 15

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 4 drawer cooler in front prep area: Chicken @ 54.9F; cheese @ 54.3F; and ham @ 55.2F. Instructed must keep all potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator discarded 6lbs of denatured foods during inspection. Operator estimates value to be approximately $40. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed potentially hazardous foods without proper labels in walk in cooler. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date when stored for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed 4 drawer cooler in disrepair in front prep area. Drawers do not properly close/damaged gaskets, duct tape used as a means of repair, etc. Instructed must repair unit to allow drawers to properly close. Duct tape must be removed. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed small amounts of black, slimy, mold-like substance inside lower interior of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive dust build up on ceiling tiles in front of hood over cook line, and on ceiling vent cover in women's restroom. Must detail clean and sanitize ceilings. Must maintain same.

JUN 29

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, LETTUCE AND PEPPER BULK CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, BEVERAGE MACHINES AND DRIP TRAYS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREAS, IN WATER HEATER ROOM, ETC.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINKS IN TAQUERIA AND REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON EXPOSED SINK IN TAQUERIA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTEND WALK-IN COOLER WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

JUN 22

2017

FAIL 10 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

4-DRAWER COOLER UNDER GRILL IN TAQUERIA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 59F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. 4-DRAWER COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED EGGS 55.2F AND CHICKEN 52.8F STORED IN 4-DRAWER COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $30 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN JUICE PREP AREA NOT CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED TISSUE STUFFED DOWN DRAIN AND BASIN FILLED WITH FOIL LINED CARDBOARD AND CELL PHONE, BROWN WATER DISPENSING FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER ROOM, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT PREP AREAS, WATER HEATER ROOM, REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, LETTUCE AND PEPPER BULK CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, BEVERAGE MACHINES AND DRIP TRAYS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREAS, IN WATER HEATER ROOM, ETC.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCETS ON EXPOSED SINKS IN TAQUERIA AND REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. EXTEND WALK-IN COOLER WASTE LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

JAN 20

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 13

2017

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS TOUCHING READY TO EAT COOKED STEAK, BREAD, TORTILLAS, LETTUCE ONION SLICED TOMATOES AND AVOCADO WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING TORTAS, AND TACOS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE UTENSILS, TONGS, SPATULAS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK, MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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 40 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE LARGE BULK CONTAINER LIDS A LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON CONTAINER LID STORED ON SHELVING UNIT ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND VALID CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN JUICE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN 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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREAS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAR 14

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL MEAT REFRIGERATION COOLERS OF MEAT JUICES. CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT HOT LINE AND REAR MEAT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN VENTS AT CEILING IN FRONT OF HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP, AND VENTS AT CEILING IN WASHROOMS ALSO WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.

JAN 7

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR DOORS OF THE COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS NEED GROUTING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUNDS FOR FLIES. ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.

AUG 13

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF UNDER FRONT GRILL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. OBSERVED FOIL ON THE FRONT JUICE BAR COOLER INTERIOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT GRILL AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT DINING ROOM CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS DUSTY/NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED FRONT DINING AREA CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS ONT IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FEB 20

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM 3 DOOR COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, AND REAR MEAT COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN REAR MEAT COOLER WALLS, ALSO CLEAN CEILING IN PRODUCE COOLER.

FEB 4

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

COUNTER TOPS IN NEED OF REPAIR WHERE TILES ARE BROKEN/MISSING. MUST REPAIR, REPLACE ALL TILES. ALL CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN AND STAINED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AT FRONT JUICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. CEILINGS WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 27

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, LIME BUILD-UP. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, SPILLS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES CRACKED/MISSING AT JUICE PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MENS TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND ALSO AT PIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER AT JUICE PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST DO SO.

SEP 27

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.UPON INSPECTION,OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER MAKING SEVERAL STEAK TORTA SANDWICHES,USING BARE HANDS TOUCHING ALL INGREDIENTS(COOKED STEAK,RAW TOMATOES,LETTUCE,RAW ONIONS) AND NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASK.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS,AND USE UTENSILS FOR MINIMIZED CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS-CDI. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.UPON INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,( STEAK,PORK,RICE,BEANS,ETC). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

JUN 27

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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/DATE ALL FOODS PREPPED/COOKED IN COOLERS FIFO

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 INSTALL PAPER TOWEL HOLDER DEVICE AT EXPOSE SINK IN PREP AREA-JUICE,COOKING.

JUN 1

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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/DATE ALL MEAT,FOODS PREPPED,COOKED IN COOLERS-FIFO.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.FOUND UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE LIDS ON STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

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