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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.,MUST PROVIDE FROM REPORT 1465066 DATE 8/14/2015/REINSPECTION OF REPORT1465059DATE8/7/2015. PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING NO FOOD HANDERLER CERTIFICATES ...

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

OBSERVED CONTACT PAPER ON FRONT TABLE STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. ALSO REMOVE FOIL FROM STOVE TOP AND SIDE STORAGE SHELF.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN AND SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES.

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

OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN IN COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED TILES.OBSERVED GRAFFITI IN THE RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT.

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER CONDIMENT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED OUT SIDE YARD CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE., MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND HOUSEFLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 HOUSEFLIES ON WINDOWS AT DINING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT HOOD AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE., MUST PROVIDE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE A KNIFE CADDY.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN HOOD .

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK

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

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN OUTSIDE REAR YARD UNDER A LARGE OPEN TENT.OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES AND CRATES OF FRESH TOMATOES, SEVERAL 50LB BAGS OF ONIONS,BOXES OF CHILIES,BAGS OF SUGAR AND SALT,CASES OF CANNED FOODS ON SHELVING UNITS ...

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

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

MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE A KNIFE CADDY.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,BROKEN SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAI...

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

MUST CLEAN FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,PREP COOLER,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,CAN OPENER BLADE.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND PEELING FLOOR IN EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG WALLS OF EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN DOOR OF EMPLOYEES TOIET ROOM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT DRAIN OF 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,...

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.

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

MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELIMINATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OF USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT(COOLERS,FREEZER,FRYERS,TIRES,POTS,PANS,ETC) FROM REAR YARD AND UNDER LARGE TENT IN SAME AREA.

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

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

floors in rear storage area, furnace room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen , rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen areas, dining areas, and bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS ISSUED, DATED 02/27/2012, INSPECTION REPORT #670802, (30) Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. (34) Floo...

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

NOTED RAW WOOD WITH GAP/OPENING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK BETWEEN DIVI...

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

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

Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Walls not maintained in several areas. Instructed to seal holes and repaint walls.

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

Light bulbs under exhaust hood and cooking equipment not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs or install shatter-proof bulbs.

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

Unnecessary articles stored in outside rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles, detail clean area and properly store all cooking equipment.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK BETWEEN DIVIDER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FAR LEFT).

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

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTOR-PORK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING SERVICE AND STORAGE. NOTED P...

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. FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK INFRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. NOTED CUPS AND KNIFE STORED AT THE ...

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#48219 DATED 01-25-20...

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. NOTED RAW WOOD WITH GAP/OPENING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/SEAL, MUST BE SMOOTH A...

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FAR LEFT).

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTE...

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. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO P...

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 CLEAN REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.

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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE...

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRI...

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. NOTED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAINT.---- MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR PREP AREA (ACCROSS STEAM TABLE).

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...

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL CO...

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. NOTED REAR OUTSIDE AREA (PATIO) WITH UNNECESSARY AR...

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. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE I A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAM...