TAQUERIA EL ARCO.

Chicago Health Dept

3105 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

26 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2019.

Last inspected May 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
VIOLATIONS
188
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 15
2019
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BLACK CRATES, GARBAGE CANS, AND PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE AND HOUSE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MAY 7
2019
FAIL 6 violations
Serious Other
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOODS UNCOVERED AND RAW FOOD STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS(PORK,CHICKEN ,TONGUE,FISH,SALSA,ETC)MUST KEEP FOODS SEPARATED, PROTECTED, AND COVERED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (COOKED STEAK 118 DEGREES F) AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE, SITTING IN A PAN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING SHOULD BE HELD AT 135 DEGREE F AND ABOVE. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM. APPROX 2 LBS FOOD AND $30 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, HAM, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ABOUT THE RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED BLACK CRATES, GARBAGE CANS, AND PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE AND HOUSE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS # 37, 49, 51, 55, 56, AND 58 NO CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200494 DATED AUGUST 3, 2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN:#58- ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. #37 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #49 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP COOLERS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINETS. #49 CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CUTTING BOARDS. #51 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. #55 MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS. #55 CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY. #56 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED –

AUG 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ABOUT THE RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON EQUIPMENT AND CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP COOLERS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

AUG 1
2018
FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ABOUT THE RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON EQUIPMENT AND CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT SERVICE COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP COOLERS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2185045 7/25/18 NOT CORRECTED.#16-STILL OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BUILD UP OF WHITE AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS WHERE WATER TO MAKE ICE IS IN CONTACT WITH AND ICE IS FORMED AND DROPPED INTO ICE MACHINE BASIN FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE ICE AND EXCESSIVE BUILD UP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

JUL 25
2018
FAIL 20 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA WITH A GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF IT.GARBAGE CAN REMOVED.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT BAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.TOWELS ARE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(SEE ADDITIONAL VIOLATION #10)NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED APPX. 15LBS. OF BAGGED OYSTERS IN A PLASTIC BIN ON A ROLLING CART WITHOUT A 90-DAY SHELL FISH TAG ATTACHED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER,MUST KEEP 90- DAY SHELL FISH TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Serious Other
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOODS UNCOVERED AND RAW FOOD STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS(PORK,CHICKEN ,TONGUE,FISH,SALSA,ETC)MUST KEEP FOODS SEPERATED AND PROTECTED AND COVERED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BUILD UP OF WHITE AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS WHERE WATER TO MAKE ICE IS IN CONTACT WITH AND ICE IS FORMED AND DROPPED INTO ICE MACHINE BASIN FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE ICE AND EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX.34- PLASTIC BINS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 70LBS. EACH RANGING FROM 45.3F,45.5F,46.0F,46.9F,47.8F,48.2F. THAT WAS PREPARED ON 7/24/18 AND STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.2,380 LBS. $8,400.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ABOUT THE RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES/5-8 LARGE FLIES ON BOXES,WALLS , CEILINGS ,TABLES AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON EQUIPMENT AND CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT SERVICE COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP COOLERS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

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NOV 27
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK IN COLOR CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND BROKEN TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 13
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK IN COLOR CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND BROKEN TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 12
2017
PASS 8 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL WALK IN COOERS, REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS, AND ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR. CLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT . CORRECT AND MAINTAIAN.

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

WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DINING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

AIR VENTS IN DINING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OR REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MAY PASS THROUGH THE KITCHEN TO USE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DIRECT ALL CUSTOMERS TO OTHER DINING AREA FOR BATHROOM USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 3
2017
FAIL 9 violations
Serious Other
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. P-TRAP BADLEY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO CORRECT SINK, AND USE THE SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL WALK IN COOERS, REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS, AND ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR. CLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT . CORRECT AND MAINTAIAN.

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

WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DINING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

AIR VENTS IN DINING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OR REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MAY PASS THROUGH THE KITCHEN TO USE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DIRECT ALL CUSTOMERS TO OTHER DINING AREA FOR BATHROOM USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 5
2016
PASS 3 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS AND STOVE OF OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA.ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND NEAR STOVE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

MAY 17
2016
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI-USE UTENSILS AS WELL AS SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. THESE ITEMS MUST BE STORED INVERTED(UP OR OUT IN THE SAME DIRECTION) IN CONTAINERS.

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

ALL UNCOVERED FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS(NO GROCERY/MULTI-PURPOSE BAGS).

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK WHICH IS BEING USED AS A PREP SINK(FOOD PARTICLES AND STRAINER INSIDE BASIN, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AND INSIDE ALL WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS(NOT PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED) ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT).

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

REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

MAY 10
2016
FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED BEANS-130.1F SITTING ON TOP OF PANS OF HOT FOOD INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA, COOKED ONIONS AT 117.1 SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA. CUT WATERMELON SITTING 6 TO 8 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER IN A DOUBLE PAN AT 47.1F IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOWN INSIDE THE HOLDING UNITS IN SINGLE PANS SO THAT PRODUCTS ARE MAINTAINED AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 15LB VALUED AT $45 DISCARDED.

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 12-15-15 ON REPORT # 1591743 NOT CORRECTED:-30-OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, BEEF) WITHOUT LABELS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.-31-OBSERVED BOWLS, USED AS SCOOPS, BEING STORED IN THE SALSA CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN. -33- OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF FRYERS, UNDER AND ON TOP OF GRILLS.-34-OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-35- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.-45-FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT(SOME HAVE NO ID'S TO VERIFY CERTIFICATES AND OTHERS HAVE NO DOCUMENTATION)- MUST PROVIDE. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

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

MULTI-USE UTENSILS AS WELL AS SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. THESE ITEMS MUST BE STORED INVERTED(UP OR OUT IN THE SAME DIRECTION) IN CONTAINERS.

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

ALL UNCOVERED FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS(NO GROCERY/MULTI-PURPOSE BAGS).

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK WHICH IS BEING USED AS A PREP SINK(FOOD PARTICLES AND STRAINER INSIDE BASIN, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AND INSIDE ALL WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS(NOT PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED) ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT).

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

CLEAN AND RE-PAINT ALL WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS THAT HAVE STAINS AND CHIIPING PAINT PRESENT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Other
35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT HANDLE OPEN FOODS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE AND ON TOP OF MACHINES. MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

DEC 15
2015
PASS 6 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, BEEF) WITHOUT LABELS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.

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

OBSERVED BOWLS, USED AS SCOOPS, BEING STORED IN THE SALSA CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE WAIT STATION HAVE A SLITE PINKISH BUILD UP INSIDE. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF FRYERS, UNDER AND ON TOP OF GRILLS. OBSERVED NOZZLES OF DRINK FOUNTAIN WITH SLITE WHITE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 9
2015
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

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

SOME DUST, GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES OBSERVED IN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENT FANS WHERE NEEDED. SOME BUILD-UP ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA; CLEAN SAME.

DEC 16
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 12 LARGE OVERFLOWING CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54.2-67.1F IN WALK IN COOLER. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE. OWNER STATES CHICKEN COOKED YESTERDAY. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 250LBS $ 700 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

NOV 14
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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

PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR DRY STORAGE.

NOV 6
2014
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE. SAME COUNTER BEING USED FOR CUSTOMERS PLACING ORDER AND WHERE WAITRESSES PICK UP FOOD FOR DINE-IN, WITHOUT ANY BARRIER FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES. ALSO NOTED ROLLING CART OF UNCOVERED CHIPS AND SALSAS IN DINING AREA, NOT PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-00A SERIOUS.

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

LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA (OVER 20). INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

RUBBER GASKET, TORN ON FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR. REPLACE SAME. MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE BINS. PROVIDE.

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

FLOOR WET IN SOME AREAS. INSTD TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.

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

WALLS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING LIGHTSHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT INSIDE COOKING HOOD. PROVIDE.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE METAL STEM THEMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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

IMPROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE (USING BOWLS). INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS.

AUG 21
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

CAN OPENER, INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS, TRACKS AND DOORS OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 14
2014
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN BASIN OF SINK AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AVAILABLE. INSTD TO KEEP SINK BASIN EMPTY AND CLEAN AND HAVE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED ON STORAGE BOXES, AND WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

CAN OPENER, INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS, TRACKS AND DOORS OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

MAR 13
2013
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE KNIVES ARE STORED IN A KNIFE HOLDER ATTCHED TO A DIRTY AND DAMAGED WALL, REPAIR HOLDER AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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

THE SHELVING ABOVE THE HOT LINE GARBAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR AREA SO IT IS EASY TO CLEAN.

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

THE LEGS AND WHEELS OF THE EQUIPMENT ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE GREASY BUILDUP OFF THE LOWER SECTIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT.

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

THE WEST LADIES ROOM HAS SOME MISSING BASEBORAD TILES, REPAIR THE BATHROOM BASEBOARD SO IT IS EASY TO MAINTAIN.

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

THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE SOME LOOSE DEBRIS INSIDE, CLEAN OUT THE SHIELDS.

JAN 23
2012
PASS 6 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. WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE OR REPAIR GASKETS AT 3 DOOR UNIT IN KITCHEN WHERE LOOSE/WORN.

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 VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE GRILL.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DRY FLOOR IN WALK-IN UNIT.

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. CLEAN LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR HANGING MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 21
2011
PASS 10 violations
Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Inspector Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FROM PERSON ON SITE STATING HE IS THE FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE & POST AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS FROM OUTSIDE SOURCE WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.

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

Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA & COOLERS,HORCHATA MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALLBASES IN OVERFLOW ROOM,REAR DOOR SWEEP MISSING.

Minor Food Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: 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.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.

MAR 14
2011
FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Facility Condition
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS IN A BUCKET OF WATER SITTING ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT 90 DAY SHELL FISH TAGS WITH PRODUCT MUST KEEP WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILIY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.30LBS.$60.

Serious Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

Thawing frozen food for further processing shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40?F or less, or by other approved method.OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW SHRIMP UNTHAWING IN A LARGE GARBAGE CAN OF WATER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER PROPER METHODS.PRODUCT REMOVED & PLACED IN SINK UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER AT THIS TIME.

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FRAME DAMAGED LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY & GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE & CLEAN GREASE FROM CONTAINER & REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Serious Documentation & Training
* 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.OBSERVED NO CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FROM PERSON ON SITE STATING HE IS THE FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE & POST AT ALL TIMES.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABLE DESSERTS FROM OUTSIDE SOURCE WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA & COOLERS,HORCHATA MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALLBASES IN OVERFLOW ROOM,REAR DOOR SWEEP MISSING.

Minor Food Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

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

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.

JUL 14
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND ABOUT 10 LBS CKD. CHICKEN AT 53.2F. ALSO NOTED CHICKEN HAD BAD ODOR. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. OWNER DISCARDED CHICKEN, V=$40.OO. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.

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. CLEAN MULTI USE LARGE COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOMS.

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

MUST CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS THRU-OUT BOTH DINING AREAS.

APR 13
2010
PASS 11 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.

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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY PANELS BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

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

Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STOVES, GRILLS, MICROWAVE OVENS, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, ETC...

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. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THUR-OUT PREMISES.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/PAINT WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA, REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT MAIN DINING AREA, AND CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.

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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

APR 7
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND FRONT COOKING AREA PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 49.08F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP COOLER AT 4OF OR BELOW. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON UNIT, WHEN REPAIRED MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 20LBS OF CKD. RICE AT 70.3F, 8LBS. RAW BEEF 55.7F, 2LBS. FISH SALAD 54.8F, 10LBS. RAW CHICKEN 62.4F, 2LBS. HAM 49.6F, AND 3LBS. CKD. STUFFED PEPPERS WITH CHEESE 49.8F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED; 45LBS.=$250.00. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A]CRITICAL.

Critical Food Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED DISH WASHER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING MULTI -USE UTENSILS IN 3PART SINK WITH SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ONLY AT 10PPM, IMPROPER SANITATION. CONCENTRATION OF CHLORINE MUST BE AT 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED SINK AT JUICE/SHAKES/LIQUADOS/PREP AREA NOT ACCESIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANY MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE ABOVE SINK. INSTRUCTED, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.

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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY PANELS BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STOVES, GRILLS, MICROWAVE OVENS, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, ETC...

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. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THUR-OUT PREMISES.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/PAINT WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA, REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT MAIN DINING AREA, AND CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET.

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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

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