TAQUERIA ATOTONILCO.

Chicago Health Dept

5656 S KEDZIE AVE · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

122

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 21

2026

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EXTERIOR DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA LEADING TO OUTSIDE NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ELECTRICAL TAPE ON DOOR OF SMALL COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND REPAIR WITH PROPER GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BOTTOM OF THREE DOOR COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT (CRATES/BOXES). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

APR 21

2025

PASS 5 violations

Serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

CONTAINERS OF FOOD UNCOVERED IN PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY COVER/PROTECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP JUICING STATION. USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CARDBOARD LINING UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING AND MAINTAIN SURFACE THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

SEP 25

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER DOORS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR GAKSETS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HEAVILY WORN AND UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

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 6

2023

PASS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOLE AT THE TOP CENTER COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 20

2023

PASS · 0 violations

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MAR 15

2023

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

MAR 8

2023

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 26

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON WALK-IN COOLER DOORS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 26

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOM IN NEED OF LID ON GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 6

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 8 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Sanitation

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

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.

Critical Sanitation

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

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BOWLS STORED IN ICE MACHINE AND BEING USED TO DISPENSE ICE. INSTD TO USE PROPER ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 21

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

BOWLS STORED IN ICE MACHINE AND BEING USED TO DISPENSE ICE. INSTD TO USE PROPER ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

MAR 19

2018

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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.

Critical Food Temperature

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

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.

Critical Sanitation

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

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.

Critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

BOWLS STORED IN ICE MACHINE AND BEING USED TO DISPENSE ICE. INSTD TO USE PROPER ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

JAN 23

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BASEMENT PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN MENS ROOM NOT CLEAN(URINE SMELL) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 9

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

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 2

2016

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

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)

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

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

Serious Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. 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

CEILING IN BASEMENT AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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 9

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO COOLER THERMOMETERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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 8

2014

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MEDIUM AND BULK FOOD COMTAINERS NOT LABELED. LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Critical Pest Activity

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

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 2

2014

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS,CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN BACK PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAY 17

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINES, REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS (DUSTY, DINING, AND RESTROOMS. NEED TO REPAIR CEILING IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MENS RESTROOM LIGHT SHIELD REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FACUETS AT FRONT JUICE BAR 3 COMP. SINK AND REAR 3 COMP. SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NEED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS, AND FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

MAR 2

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. HANDLE ON WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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. 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD OF DEBRIS. 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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. 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 22

2011

PASS 3 violations

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. 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.

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. 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

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 12

2010

PASS 3 violations

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.CLEAN INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLERS,CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IN BACK PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.IN THE MENS WASHROOM SOME WALLS AND THE CEILING HAS GRAFFITTI ALL OVER THEM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER.

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