JUL 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA LA HACIENDITA, INC..
BEAT. 35/100
5922-5924 S PULASKI RD · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 23, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 16 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
81
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Dec 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED UNCOVERED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS/COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED SEWER/WASTE-WATER BACKING UP AT THE FLOOR DRAIN WHERE THE FURNACE AND MOP SINK ARE LOCATED NEAR THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. MANAGER CONTACTED A PLUMBER. PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE AND RODDED OUT THE DRAIN TO CORRECT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS AT THE GRILL/FRY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILDUP ON OVERHEAD VENTS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
MAY 62024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (SUCH AS RAW BEEF, RAW PORK, COOKED CACTUS, PICKLED VEGETABLES) AND REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING EQUIPMENT BEING UTILIZED ON-SITE WITHOUT VALID HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY THIS DEPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOOD FROM REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING, DISCARD, AND DENATURE, AND CEASE USE OF REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT HACCP PLAN APPROVED BY CDPH. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD, DISCARDED, AND DENATURED ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED APPROXIMATELY $300.00 DISCARDED. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING EQUIPMENT FROM FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOKED STEAK IN THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER STORED COVERED WHILE COOLING, COOLING AT AEQUATE RATE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE COVER FROM COOKED STEAK AND STORE TCS FOODS LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF OTHERWISE PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED CLEAN SPATULAS, SCRAPERS, AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BACK WALL AT THE WAREWASHING AREA. OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS STORED UNCOVERED/UN-INVERTED AT THE WAREWASHING AREA COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN UTENSILS FROM BETWEEN SINK AND WALL AND STORE IN AN AREA THAT IS CLEAN AND NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH OR OTHER SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AND STORE CLEAN UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT COVERED OR INVERTED AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC FOOD WRAP USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF VARIOUS COOKING AND FOOD STORAGE EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYER, GRIDDLE, STEAM TABLE, LINE COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND PLASTIC WRAP AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS AND PLATES ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE ALL CUPS AND PLATES ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE TO ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT, HANDWASHING SINK AT 81.3F MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 64.4F MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER TO ALL FIXTURES. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND REPAIRED HOT WATER SUPPLY ON-SITE AT ADEQUATE PROPER TEMPERATURES BY END OF INSPECTION (100.2F AT HANDWASHING SINKS AND 110.5 AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SEVERAL PLUMBING FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (FLOOR DRAINS, 1-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PLUMBING, WATER HEATER PLUMBING) TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PLUMBING FIXTURES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 102023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5LBS OF STEAK AT 54.8F. FOUND 3LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 48.5F IN WALKIN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 8LBS AT $65. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
APR 52022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN BEVERAGE AREA, RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, RUSTY SHELVING UNITS AND DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON REAR TWO-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 172021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 17
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL NEED BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
VARIETY OF REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED BEEF, RICE, BEANS, ETC) NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
BASINS OF ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND EXTERIOR OF SOAP DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR DRAINS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE, NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SOME EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
JUL 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND PREP AREA AND VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD DAMAGED IN HALLWAY OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 272019FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2019
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED HANDLES LEAKING ON HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND PREP AREA AND VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD DAMAGED IN HALLWAY OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213555 ON 8-28-18:51-UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY. 58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND BE ABLE TO VERIFY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
AUG 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, STEAK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CERAMIC SERVING BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/GREEN ONIONS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFTER BEING RINSED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12(c)- LARGE POTS FOR COOKING MEATS, AND TOMATILLO SALSA, ETC., UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3-C0MPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE. LARGE PLASTIC 30 GALLON GARBAGE CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE HORCHATA IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND USE PROPER CONTAINER/EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-20515(B) SPRAYER AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING AND WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12- VENTS AND SURROUNDING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. DUST. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND BE ABLE TO VERIFY.
APR 62017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 6
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED RICE IN REACH COOLER, AND BEEF IN FREEZER IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. IE. BAGGIES/ZIP LOC.ECT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER, AND CUTTIG BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE KNIFE RACK PEELING/PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM REAR WALK-IN FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE NECK OF THE FACUET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
FEB 232016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1516345 JULY 7, 2015 NOT ORRECTED. #45 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT PREP LINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN NEED OF CLEANING. HANDLES TO COOLERS, HANDS SINK FAUCET KNOBS. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING OR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 72015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PRE-COOKED RICE STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN REAR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS, IE. BAGGIES,ZIP LOCK ETC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REAR WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE CART NOT CLEAN ALSO INTERIOR OF REAR MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES SAME AREA. REMOVE WATER FROM FRONT HOOD LIGHT SHIELD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
AUG 282014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 28
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
TWO HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY ROOM. REPAIR THE CEILING
AUG 212014FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 21
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY/ MOP SINK ROOM BEHIND THE WATER HEATER WEST WALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CLEAN UP THE AREA AND HAVE PEST CONTROL TECH COME AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE STOREROOM. HAS DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ALL OVER THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND FOOD STORE ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
TWO HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE UTILITY ROOM. REPAIR THE CEILING.
DEC 172013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 17
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARD STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME. RAW WOOD ST0RAGE SHELF AT FRONT COUNTER. PAINT SAME WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
UNFINISHED WALLS AT FRONT SERVING STATION. INSTD TO FINISH WALLS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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