Taqueria LA Zacatecana

Chicago Health Dept

3024 N CALIFORNIA AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2026).

25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

144

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 27

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE OF TWO CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 30

2025

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO BE DISFIGURED AND MELTED NEAR THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH BOARD MADE OF MATERIAL THAT CAN WITHSTAND HEAT AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL SHAPE AND FUNCTION UNDER NORMAL KITCHEN CONDITIONS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CENTRAL COUNTER (ALONG MAIN PREP AREA) CONSTRUCTED OF EXPOSED, UNSEALED WOOD ON NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO TREAT OR PAINT WOOD OR REPLACE WITH MATERIAL TO MAINTAIN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA STORED ON MILK CRATES DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE FIXED ICE MACHINE AT LEAST 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT IN THE OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE STORAGE ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS AND NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR WASTE ENCLOSURE FREE FROM CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PAINT PEELING ALONG CEILING SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER AREA, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE PAINT TO MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITY SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, LIGHTING OF INSUFFICIENT INTENSITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR STORAGE AREA LIGHT FIXTURE TO MAINTAIN LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA.

SEP 23

2025

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM PREVIOUS CANVASS INSPECTION (INSPECTION NO. 2607938) ON 11/22/2024 NOT CORRECTED AT TIME OF CURRENT INSPECTION: #51 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. #53 5-501.17 OBSERVED BROKEN LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE CORRECT BY LISTED ON INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 22

2024

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BROKEN LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 15

2024

FAIL 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED BROKEN LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2578579 DATED 7/13/2023: #55 " INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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JUL 13

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

AUG 24

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND UTILITY MOP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

AUG 17

2022

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS IN WASHROOMS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND UTILITY MOP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GAP OPENINGS ON WALL WHERE FLOOR MEETS UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL MENTIONED OPENINGS AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2528736 DATED:08/30/2021 #48--OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #51--OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #51--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS. #55--OBSERVED 2 BROKEN COOLERS STORED IN YARD BEHIND BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES. #55--OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/24/2022. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 30

2021

PASS 7 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDERNEATH PANS OF RAW MEAT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 BROKEN COOLERS STORED IN YARD BEHIND BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

AUG 23

2021

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL NECESSARY RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDERNEATH PANS OF RAW MEAT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT REAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON CEILING OF REAR STORAGE AND DISH ROOM AND LONG GAP UNDERNEATH WALL OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 BROKEN COOLERS STORED IN YARD BEHIND BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2401263 DATED 9/16/2020 :#10 " OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE." #56 " OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SHATTERPROOF. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR." #58 " OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 16

2020

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN CREASES OF GASKETS IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLOOD ON FLOORS FROM RAW BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER NOT SHATTERPROOF. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON LIGHT BULB IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

AUG 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SAID HANDWASH BOWL AND MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOME FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR TILES DAMAGED OR MISSING ALSO OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE FLOOR BASE SEAL AT FLOOR/WALL UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

AUG 8

2019

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL AND MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SAID HANDWASH BOWL AND MOP SINK.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL NOT REPAIRED ACCORDING TO LAW, MISSING DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CONNECT DRAIN PIPE TO SAID HANDWASH BOWL AND MUST DRAIN CORRECTLY WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MAR 22

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE: OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF TOMATILLOS IN BOTH DEEP FREEZERS WITH FROST COVERING THE INTERIOR BAG COVERING THE TOMATILLOS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $40. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE BIKE LEANING AGAINST A FOOD STORAGE RACK WITH CLEAN POT, PANS, AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM PREPARATION AREAS, FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREAS, AND IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGER RELOCATED THE BIKE TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WET MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A 1/2 CRACK IN BETWEEN THE STAINLESS STEEL WALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BASEBOARD OR TRIM TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PREVENT FOOD DEBRIS FROM FALLING INTO THE CREVICE.

JUN 30

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA BY REACH IN COOLER, DUST BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALSO OBSERVED DUST/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AT REAR PREP AND CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG ALL WALLS/CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

MAR 14

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE SMALL DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD LOCATED NEXT TO THE GRILL AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AT ALL CORNERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET HANDLE AT BASE IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AREA WHERE THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK IS LOCATED AND THE FRONT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT AS WELL TO PREVENT PEST HARBOURAGE. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT THE BACK YARD TO REMOVE METAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL/DEBRI TO PREVENT SAME AS STATED ABOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD PREP STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

MAR 27

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REAR STORAGE AREAS, AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 19

2015

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAINED ON SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION.ALSO,THE REAR NORTH EXIT DOOR WITH A GAP AT BOTTOM CORNER 1/4 MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT-PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMP SINK AND MOP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,DEFROST AND CLEAN 1 DOOR FREEZER STORED AT REAR AREA, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.LEAK AT PIPE UNDER HANDSINK IN MENS TOILET ROOM.BROKEN STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REAR STORAGE AREAS, AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. OUTSIDE REAR AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 12

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED COOKED PREPARED FOODS SETTING ON TOP OF STOVE AND COUNTER AREA, NOT HOLDING AT PROPER FOOD TEMP, FOODS READING 117'F, COOKED STEAK AND RICE, APPROX., 15 POUNDS, AT A COST OF ABOUT $100.00, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN A STEAM TABLE OR HOT HOLDING UNITS TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140'F AND ABOVE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD CHIPPING COUNTER SHELVES MUST BE RESEAL, AND MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD, FRONT PREP AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD, FRONT PREP AREA,

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

APR 12

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET BY THE REGISTER AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE WALK I COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING COVER FOR THE VENT INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER.

APR 5

2013

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Facility Condition

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. ANALICIA VALDEZ TOOK THE TEST LAST MAY 2012 AND PASSED THE TEST ON AUGUST 2012 BUT NO PROOF TO SHOW AND NO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON THE WALL. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS, 7-38-012.

Serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098319 DATED 5/15/12. #36- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. #41- NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOORS,AWAY FROM THE WALLS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA. ALSO ALL THE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH I COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NEEDS LABEL AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET BY THE REGISTER AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLCE FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND MAINTAIN. CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA WITH GREASE AND STAINED. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP,MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MISSING COVER FOR THE VENT INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP REAR AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELD.

MAY 15

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

MAY 8

2012

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES/AND/OR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BOTH PREP AREAS EXPOSED SINKS OR BOTH WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS AT TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. (preparing tacos, beans, rice, etc.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012. (all certificates provided are expired and no enrollment letter available at time of inspection.)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521208 DATED 2-1-11, VIOLATIONS #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. #32, MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND WOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS. #33, MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRONT SERVING AREA SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS UNDER WASHROOM HAND BOWLS. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES. #35, MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS. #38, MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3PART SINKS. #41, MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3PART SINK AND MOP SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

FEB 1

2011

PASS 8 violations

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 LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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 BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, ALSO SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS.

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, FREEZER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRONT SERVING AREA SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS UNDER WASHROOM HAND BOWLS AND SERVING COUNTERS.

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 MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-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 REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS TRHU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.

Minor Facility Condition

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 LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA.

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 PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

FEB 5

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FRONT PREP FLOOR.

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 AND SANITIZE SLICER REAR PREP AREA CLEAN AND DEFROST REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE).

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. REPLACE BROKEN TILES IN REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP.

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.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES FRONT OVER SODA MACHINE. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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