TAQUERIA EL CHORRITO.

Chicago Health Dept

6404 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).

30 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

163

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 16

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

DEC 2

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER BETWEEN USE. -

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE OF ANY KIND COLLOR AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE LID OF THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SANITIZER COMPARTMENT(NORTH AREA)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR PIPING BEHIND RADIATOR AT HALLWAY MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NEED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AT REAR STORAGE AREA BESIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER

NOV 13

2023

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING ICE MACHINE, REFRIGERATION UNIT, AND CHEST FREEZER WORKING. MUST DECIDE WHICH ITEMS WILL BE REPAIRED AND REMOVED TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

SEP 12

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-- BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)-- BROKEN GLASS ON THE DOOR OF THE FAR REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. 4-101.19-- THE FOLLOWING RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED: RAW WOODEN FRAME OF THE REAR PREP HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD, RAW WOOD USED TO PROP THE REAR DRAINBOARD, RAW WOOD FRAME UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK, RAW WOODEN PALLET UNDER THE REAR BOX FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 5-205.15-- EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE GREATER HOT WATER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-- WALL BACKSPLASH BEHIND THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED TILES, OPEN CRACKS, AND CREVICES. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT MUST BE CLEAN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE : 6-201.17-- THE REAR PREP AREA CEILING VENT IS IN POOR REPAIR, HANGING FROM THE CEILING. MUST REPLACE. : 6-501.113-- NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. IT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. 6-501.114-- THE DAMAGED, UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11-- MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. 6-403.11-- EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IE: HAND BAGS, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. 6-304.11-- MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

SEP 1

2022

FAIL 12 violations

Serious Facility Condition

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

POSTED WALL MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS OVER EASY AND SUNNY SIDE UP EGGS AND NO VISIBLE CONSUMER ADVISORY AT WALL POSTED MENU. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FLOUR CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING RAW WOOD MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED: RAW WOODEN FRAME OF THE REAR PREP HAND SINK SPLASH GUARD, RAW WOOD USED TO PROP THE REAR DRAINBOARD, RAW WOOD FRAME UNDER THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK, RAW WOODEN PALLET UNDER THE REAR BOX FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN GLASS ON THE DOOR OF THE FAR REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE GREATER HOT WATER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. IT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE DAMAGED, UNUSED COOLER IN THE REAR HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BACKSPLASH BEHIND THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DAMAGED TILES, OPEN CRACKS, AND CREVICES. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----REAR PREP AREA CEILING TILES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST/DIRT MUST BE CLEAN.-----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE REAR PREP AREA CEILING VENT IS IN POOR REPAIR, HANGING FROM THE CEILING. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IE: HAND BAGS, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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SEP 29

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 22

2021

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-1-20 INSPECTION # 1303855. VIOLATION 39.NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASH SINK AND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARDS. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. VIOLATION 48. NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS) VIOLATION 53. NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS VIOLATION 58. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE.

APR 1

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASH SINK AND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARDS. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MAY 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT REAR PREP AREA. RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT PRODUCTS ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED -

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL VARIOUS KIND OF SWEETS STORED INSIDE SELF SERVE CONTAINER ON SHELVE IN DINING AREA FOR SELF SERVE. LABEL WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES(EXTREMELY DIRTY AND ENCRUSTED WITH DRY FOOD) FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. -

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE DEBRIS FROM UNDER THE SHELVES AT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA BY THE RADIATOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN . HOLE ON WALL BEHIND THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER ACROSS FROM BLUE FOOD PLASTIC CONTAINERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUN 26

2018

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GLASS DOOR OF REACH IN SODA COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH BROKEN GLASS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. GLASS DOOR MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED HOODS AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN STAFF BATHROOM WATER DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND WALLS OF STAFF BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING 2 PREP TABLES AND 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED REAR PATIO WITH CLUTTER CREATING INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN AND STORE ALL ITEMS PROPERLY TO REDUCE HARBORAGE.

AUG 8

2017

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 1

2017

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1955628 DATED4/20/2017 THE VIOLATIONS ARE VIOLATION#36 BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE SHIELDS. VIOLATION#38 NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. VIOLATION#45 FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DOOR AT THREE DOOR COOLER WITH HINGS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT WALLBASE BEHIND COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

APR 20

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FRYER CABINETS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT FOOD AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALSO NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS. EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.TOLD FOODHANDLER TO PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLER COMPLIED

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

APR 6

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER (NORTH WALL),AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP. USE OF GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE TO STORE FOOD IN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 2-COMP AND 3-COMP SINKS, AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 22

2016

FAIL 7 violations 1 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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; ON THE SOUTH WALL WHERE FOOD IS STORED AND ON THE TOILET ROOM WALL, AND ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. ALSO, FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSSTUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SMALL FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONSTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD ON FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1482825, DATED 6/22/15. VIOLATION #32; GREASE BUILD -UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER, FILTERS AND HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION# 34; BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY AND AT REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON -ABSORBENT SURFACE.EXCESS WATER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP AREA DRY.ITEMS(FOOD,CANS,BABY CUP, ETC.) UNDER THE WOOD PATIO AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #35; EXCESS DUST AND GRIMES ON CEILING TILES BY THE VENT COVER IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR REP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #41; OUTSIDE PATIO WITH DEBRIS AND UN-ORGANIZED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED WHAT IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER (NORTH WALL),AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP. USE OF GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE TO STORE FOOD IN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 2-COMP AND 3-COMP SINKS, AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM SHELF OD THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM,NEED TO REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD -UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER, FILTERS AND HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY AND AT REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON -ABSORBENT SURFACE.EXCESS WATER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP AREA DRY.ITEMS(FOOD,CANS,BABY CUP, ETC.) UNDER THE WOOD PATIO AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS DUST AND GRIMES ON CEILING TILES BY THE VENT COVER IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR REP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT HALLWAY ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE

Minor Sanitation

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

OUTSIDE PATIO WITH DEBRIS AND UN-ORGANIZED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED WHAT IS NEEDED,

JUN 22

2015

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THREE DOORS REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 49.7F TO 53F.TWO DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.7F AND POP COOLER WITH DESERT(FLAN AND CUSTARD) STORED INSIDE AT AIR TEMP OF 53F TAGGED POP COOLER AND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. TAGGED UNITS" HELD FOR INSPECTION".DO NOT USE TAGGED COOLERS.UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED RICE,COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED STEAK ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 62F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 50F;54.1F; 54.5F; 56.4F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.7F.COOKED HOT SAUCE AT TEMP OF 54F;SLICED BEEF WITH SAUCE AND ONIONS AT TEMP OF 53.9F; MEAT FAT AT TEMP OF 53F;MILK AT TEMP OF 52F;COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 51F TO 53F.SOUPS AT TEMP F 52F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 52F; MELTED CHEESES AT TEMP OF 49.7F.RAW STEAKS AT TEMP OF 51F. 9 EACH FLAN AT TEMP OF 52.3F; 9 EACH OF CUSTARD AT TEMP OF 53.5F; AND 6 EACH CHEESE CAKE AT TEMP OF 53F,MENTIONED FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE FRONT REACH-IN POP COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. ALL ABUSED FOOD TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUNDS 200,VALUE 360 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Serious Food Temperature

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER:FOUND RAW ROLLED GROUND BEEF STORED AT BOTTOM OF SHELVE ON TOP RUSTY WATER,AND UNIT CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING TO SHELVES AND FOOD FROM CONDENSER UNIT.NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION INSTALLED INSIDE THE UNIT. WAST LINE CONNECTION MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED /CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN FROM BOTH UNITS. THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH SAME PROBLEM.OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON TOP THE COVERED FOOD,HOWEVER A LOT OF LIDS WERE BROKEN AND WHIT HOLES WHICH WASTE WATER WAS DRAINING ON FOOD.ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED(RICE,COOKED BEEF WITH SAUCE AND ONIONS,AND RED SAUCE). ALSO BOTH UNITS DOORS ARE NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO UNIT.COLD AIR IS LOST AT BOTTOM OF DOORS.MUST RE-ADJUST/REPAIR DOORS TO UNITS TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE:40F AND BELOW OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,ALSO ON PANELS AND SCREWS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-14-14,REPORT #1464579 #33-FOUND WOOD PREPARATION TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. (DEEP GROOVES). #35-FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS THAT MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.(MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE) #38-FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTTOM SHELF OD THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM,NEED TO REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD -UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER, FILTERS AND HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS DUST AND GRIMES ON CEILING TILES BY THE VENT COVER IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR REP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT HALLWAY ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE

Minor Sanitation

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

OUTSIDE PATIO WITH DEBRIS AND UN-ORGANIZED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED WHAT IS NEEDED,

NOV 14

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WOOD PREPARATION TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. (DEEP GROOVES).

Minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS THAT MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.(MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAR 24

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE,BEANS,ETC.)

MAR 17

2014

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE,BEANS,ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND LEAKY P-TRAP/DRAINAGE PIPING AT WASHBOWL INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

NOV 20

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, INSIDE THE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

A LOT OF DEBRIS STORED ON BASEMENT FLOOR: BROKEN CEMENT, BROKEN BRICKS,WOODS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL,AND STAGNATED WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL NEEDED. KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

WOOD CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ARE BROKEN AND SATURATED WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CEILING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DINIG AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER PIPES ON CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA,HEAVILY LEAKING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID PIPES.

NOV 8

2013

FAIL 6 violations 1 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

BASEMENT DOOR OPENED, OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT IS LOCATED UNDER THE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND KEEP BASEMENT DOOR CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, INSIDE THE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

WOOD CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ARE BROKEN AND SATURED WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CEILING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DINIG AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

WATER PIPES ON CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA,HEAVILY LEAKING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID PIPES.

JUL 31

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 108F TO 110.1F; MINESTRONE SOUP AT TEMP OF 116.6F TO 116.9F; CHICKEN BROTH AT TEMP OF 127.9F TO 130F. FOOD WAS STORED ON TOP THE TABLE. NO PROOF OF TIME,TEMPERATURE AND COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15, VALUE $ 40. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE SCOOP CONTAINER HANDLE IS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BBQ UNIT OUTSIDE REAR PATIO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CEILING WALL UNDER THE STAIRCASE MUST BE SEALED, SOUTH-EAST SIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT SAID SINK,UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER

Critical Pest Activity

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

A LOT OF WOOD AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED UNDER THE OUTSIDE WOOD PATIO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.

AUG 16

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE IN POOR CONDITION LIDS FROM BOTH CHEST FREEZERS(LIDS HAVE EXCESSIVE GRAY TAPES ON THEM AND A LOT OF RUST).

Minor Pest Activity

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD, EXCESS DUST AND DEAD INSECTS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

AUG 15

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND TWO COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SMALL COOLER FRONT PREP AREA AIR TEMP OF 57.1F; THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 46.7F-49 7F AND 50.1F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE BOTH UNIT: COOKED PORK, RICE .HOT DOGS,CHEESE AND ETC. TAGGED BOTH UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE THE ABOVE COOLERS: COOKED RICE 48.7F; COOKED PULLED PORK AT TEMP OF 50.4F; 12 DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 50F - 52.9F AND 55.9F. COOKED BEANS AT TEMP OF 49.7F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 49.1F; GRADED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.1F; SALSA VERDE AT TEMP OF 49.7F; 6 GALLONS OF MILK AT TEMP OF 50.7F. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/ TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 121, VALUE 240. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(SLICE TOMATOES,LETTUCE, SHREDDED CHEESE AND AVOCADO), TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,MOVING DUST ITEMS FROM SHELVES TO FIND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND OTHER PAPER, TOUCHING DIRTY DISHES ETC,THEN GOING BACK TO TOUCHING FOOD AND READY TO EAT FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED THE OTHER EMPLOYEE REPORTING FOR DUTY AND WITHOUT WASHING HAND START TO PREP FOOD AND SLICED LETTUCE. EXPLAINED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE IN POOR CONDITION LIDS FROM BOTH CHEST FREEZERS(LIDS HAVE EXCESSIVE GRAY TAPES ON THEM AND A LOT OF RUST).

Minor Pest Activity

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD, EXCESS DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO UNTHREAD FAUCET IS NEEDED AT SAID SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

SEP 26

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINT ON THREE COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER,LOOSE FAUCET BASE ON EXPOSE HAND SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN THE RESTROOM .

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER FOUND IN COOLERS ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

SEP 19

2011

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS COOKED CHICKEN IN 2-DR REACH IN COOLER AT REAR NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED ABOVE FOOD WITH ANOTHER FOOD CONTAINER STORED DIRECTELY INSIDE THE COOKED CHICKEN WITHOUT FIRST COVERING IT.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO COVER READY TO EAT AND PREPARED FOODS 1ST BEFORE STORING ANYTHING ELSE INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. HEARIN FOR TICKET #H000073566-11 WILL BE ON 11-17-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVE IMPROPER PEST CONTROL PRACTICE DURING INSPECTION. NOTED INSECT GLUE STRIPS HANGING ALOVER REAR KITCHEN WITH FLIES ON THEM, ALSO NOTED FRUIT 5 FLIES AT REAR & IN RESTROOM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND LET PEST CONTRL COMPANY PROVIDE AND INSTALL PROPER FLYING INSECT TRAPPING EQUIPMENT,AND GET RID OF FLIES BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY 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. REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR KITCHEN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINT ON THREE COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER,LOOSE FAUCET BASE ON EXPOSE HAND SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN THE RESTROOM .

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. NO THERMOMETER FOUND IN COOLERS ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. INSTRUCTED TO STOP LETTING CUSTOMERS INTO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

JUN 2

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date, and label all food items in coolers.

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.non food contact surfaces of storage shelving that had peeling paint shall be repair.

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.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment need cleaning.storage shelving need cleaning.

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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need cleaning(corners).

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 tiles in prep areas need cleaning.damaged ceiling tiles in rear hallway area shall be replaced.damaged wall by freezer in rear storage area shall be repair.

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.light shields in prep area, rear storage areas, and bathroom not clean need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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.exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen, bathroom need cleaning.

APR 5

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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.above violation still remaining.

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.above violation still remaining.

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.above violation still remaining.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

JAN 13

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

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 under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving need cleaning.

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. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.wall that had peeling paint in rear kitchen storage area shall be repair, damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen shall be repair/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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