MAY 4
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO #2.
BEAT. 33/100
1649 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 4, 2026 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 29 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
29
16 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
152
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restrain, instructed to to wear.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
No sink stoppers provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
shelves inside prep cooler not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Unable to locate backflow prevention device for rear ice maker, instructed to install.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Prep cooler door gaskets in poor repair, instructed to replace.
AUG 82025PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETERS INSIDE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS THOUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN
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.
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 12025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 252025FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 25
2025
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 282024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2024
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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 62023PASSED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2023
PASSED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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 262023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTAL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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 162022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MOLD BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 282022PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SMALL GAP IN REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED MOLD BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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 242021PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2021
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WARPED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA.
JAN 282021PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 192021FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2021
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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 192020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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.
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.
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 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 152018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 292017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
JUN 222017FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2017
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
JAN 132017FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2017
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
* 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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER IN JUICE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREAS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WASHROOMS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
MAR 142016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 72015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.
AUG 132014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS ONT IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FEB 202014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 20
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM 3 DOOR COOLER STORAGE SHELVES.
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.
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 42013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 4
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 272012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, SPILLS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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.
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 272011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
* 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 272011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 27
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
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 12011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 SINKS IN PREP AREAS-JUICE,COOKING.
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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