TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO.
5656 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
14 of 21 inspections passed, 4 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 26 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 212025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CONTAINERS OF FOOD UNCOVERED IN PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY COVER/PROTECT AND MAINTAIN
PLASTIC AND STYROFOAM CUPS SUBMERGED IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE ABOVE FOOD).
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP JUICING STATION. USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
CARDBOARD LINING UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING AND MAINTAIN SURFACE THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE
EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
SEP 252024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HEAVILY WORN AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN
DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER DOORS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR GAKSETS AND MAINTAIN
LARGE AMOUNT OF CLOTHS AND CARDBOARD BEING USED TO ELEVATE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CLOTHS AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES, SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE
JUL 62023PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLE AT THE TOP CENTER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NON-FUNCTIONING ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND NON-FUNCTIONING JUICE MACHINE AT FRONT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
MAR 152023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
8-404.13(B:4): **P** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2572192 CONDUCTED ON MARCH 8, 2022. PREVIOUS FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. 47 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. 47 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOORS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. .2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) 57 2-102.13 "C" OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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MAR 82023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2554837 CONDUCTED ON APRIL 26, 2022. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES. 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. 47 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. 47 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOORS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 49 4-602.13: Nonfood-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) 57 2-102.13 "C" OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 262022PASS W/ CONDITIONS17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING AL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 181.8F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE, OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS, BLENDER CONTAINER AND WATER BOTTLE STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA, FOUR PACKAGES OF PLASTIC LIDS STORED INSIDE HAND WASHING SINK IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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 TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOORS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED SPILLS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 262021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
WASHROOM IN NEED OF LID ON GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION MARCH 6, 2019 REPORT #2268977 THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS HAVE NOT MET THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WITH THE CERTIFICATE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
MAR 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO ONE ON SITE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARIN/SERVING TCS FOODS (PORK, RICE, BEANS, BEEF,ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER COOKING/CHOPPING BEEF, HANDLING TACO SHELLS AND BREAD, USING A SOILED TOWEL TO WIPE THE GRILL AND THEN GRAB SOME LETTUCE TO PUT ON A TACO AND SANDWICH ALL WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND NOT WASHING HIS HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING RAW, TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD, TOUCHING A SOIL TOWEL, ETC. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD (LETTUCE, CUT TOMATOES) WITH HIS BARE HAND. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVE OR USE UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD/DISH WASHING PREPARATION AREA NOR AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA WHERE THE SHAKES ARE MADE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO INDIVIDUAL, DISPOSABLE TOWELS AT THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION/DISH WASHING AREA NOR AT THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR HEATED-AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE, ETC. TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS AT ANY OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
BOWLS STORED IN ICE MACHINE AND BEING USED TO DISPENSE ICE. INSTD TO USE PROPER ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NOT USING GLOVES TO PREVENT TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO INSTRUCT FOOD HANDLER TO PROPERLY USE GLOVES.
FOUND THE FRONT CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR SAND TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD/DISH WASHING PREPARATION AREA LEAKING FROM THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT THAT SINK.
FOUND THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT.
THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS HAVE NOT MET THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL WITH THE CERTIFICATE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
MAR 212018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LARGE 30-45 GALLON CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE READY TO EAT LETTUCE, CARROTS, AND SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
BOWLS STORED IN ICE MACHINE AND BEING USED TO DISPENSE ICE. INSTD TO USE PROPER ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
MAR 192018FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
REACH IN COOLER WITH DRAWERS AT FRONT PREP LINE CURRENTLY IN USE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, 46.0F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN DRAWER COOLER: STEAK 46.4, CHICKEN 45.9F, EGGS 43.2F, HAM 44.2F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPR0X 30LBS $200 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HAND CONTACT TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. MALE FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING LETTUCE AND TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING ON TACOS. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. VIOLATION 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR COOKING AREA AND MAIN DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDERNEATH HEAVILY LEAKING ONTO FLOOR WHEN HANDSINK IN USE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
LARGE 30-45 GALLON CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE READY TO EAT LETTUCE, CARROTS, AND SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND ABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
BOWLS STORED IN ICE MACHINE AND BEING USED TO DISPENSE ICE. INSTD TO USE PROPER ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
JAN 232017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS, IE. ZIP LOC, OR BAGGIES. OBSERVED RUSTY FRONT COOLER STORAGE RACKS, ALSO IN BASEMENT COOLER,AND STORAGE COOLER. OBSERVED BROKEN BULK STORAGE LID IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BASEMENT PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN MENS ROOM NOT CLEAN(URINE SMELL) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS IN DINING ROOM, AND BOTH RESTROOMS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN MENS ROOM, AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINES.
MAR 92016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING. GASKETS ARE WORN, TORN OR NOT ON SECURLEY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 22016FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AT GRILL AREA PREPARING TACOS NOT WASHING HANDS AND HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT GLOVES, TONGS OR PAPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD PREP EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AND NOT HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS BARE HANDED. MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
OBSERVED NO SOAP IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FILL AND MAINTAIN FULL AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 9, 2016 REPORT #1516351 INSP#317 #40 OBSERVED NO COOLER THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #45 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD. EMPLOYEES WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ARE EXEMPT FROM FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
RUBBER GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING OR REPLACING. GASKETS ARE WORN, TORN OR NOT ON SECURLEY. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
THE FRESH SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP ON MACHINE AND ALL THE SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH WALK IN COOLERS, CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES, REACH IN COOLER DOOR HANDLES, JUICE SPRAYER MACHINES, AND ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CEILING IN BASEMENT AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ICE SCOOP AND ALL FOOD SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINERS. NOT LEFT IN PRODUCT MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 92015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MASA STORED IN BROWN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS, IE. BAGGIES, BUTCHER PAPER, ETC. ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN BIN LID (BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE) IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED NO COOLER THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
OCT 82014PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MEDIUM AND BULK FOOD COMTAINERS NOT LABELED. LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN FRONT JET SPRAY MACHINE DRIP TRAYS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP COUNTERS.CLEAN 1 BURNER STOVE REAR PREP AREA.CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT GRILL, AND JUICE COOLERS.
THE FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
FOUND OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, OLD UNUSED RUBBER MAT, WOOD ECT. CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM. MUST REMOVE THE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE
JAN 22014PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CLEAN INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS,CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN BACK PREP AREA.
FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAY 172013PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MILK CREATS FOR FRONT STORAGE SHELF NEED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELF.BASEMENT BULK STORAGE CONTAINER LID BEING HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE NEED TO PROVIDE NEW LID.
NEED TO CLEAN FRONT JET SPRAY MACHINE DRIP TRAYS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP COUNTERS.CLEAN 1 BURNER STOVE REAR PREP AREA.CLEAN BULK CONTAINERS. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT GRILL, AND JUICE COOLERS.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINES, REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS.
NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS (DUSTY, DINING, AND RESTROOMS. NEED TO REPAIR CEILING IN DINING AREA.
CLEAN MENS RESTROOM LIGHT SHIELD REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT PREP AREA.
NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FACUETS AT FRONT JUICE BAR 3 COMP. SINK AND REAR 3 COMP. SINK.
NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS, AND FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
MAR 22012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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. NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. ALL JUICE MACHINE NOZZLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. HAND SINK IN 3 COMP SINK AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. COLD WATER FAUCET STRIPPED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 222011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. WOOD SHELF AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHTS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 122010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS,CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN BACK PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.IN THE MENS WASHROOM SOME WALLS AND THE CEILING HAS GRAFFITTI ALL OVER THEM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT.
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.PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.
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