Chicago
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BEAT

Taqueria Los Comales #11

2148 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
25/100

Mixed record — 14 of 29 inspections passed

Inspections
29
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-09-30
Pass Rate
48%
8 failures
Score
25/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-09-30
Failed 8 inspections (2023, 2022, 2020...)
Sanitation issues found across 83 inspections
Other issues found across 16 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 83×
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Other critical 16×
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Food Temperature critical 12×
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Plumbing & Waste critical 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
2025-09-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found TCS food held at improper temperature, 30 lbs of cooked rice at 68.3, 20 lbs of beef stew/gravy at 67.4f. food items held at room temperature on counter top from last night to cool down. Instructed manager to keep cold TCS foods at 41f or lowe...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

No discard date on cooked food in walk-in cooler. found containers of cooked beans, beef and gravy with no dates. food placed in walk-in cooler 4 days ago. Instructed to mark all cooked food with discard date that is held in cooler for more than 24hr...

minor Sanitation

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

Using plastic and glass bowl as a scoop for bulk food, instructed to use proepr scoops.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area. instructed to repair.

2024-11-04 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN BETWEEN USAGE/STROAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIRTY VENTS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-06-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-06-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2555532 DATED ON 05/03/22 NOT CORRECTED-#49 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND GRILL, #55 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INST...

2022-05-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND GRILL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2022-05-03 Fail Canvass
7
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED BEEF STORED IN A CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE GRILL AT 97.1F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AT 46.2F AND COOKED BEANS AT 46.4F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD A SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT THAT "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A WHOLE DINING TABLE OF PLASTIC SOUFFLE CUPS BEING FILLED WITH SALSA IN THE DINING ROOM WHERE THEY ARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. THE CONTAINERS WERE LEFT FILLED WITHOUT A LID ON THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FO...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND GRILL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2021-03-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Observed interior plastic panel of ice machine not attached in left corner. Instructed to repair and maintain.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed no discard date on cooked pork, beef belly, tongue, green sauce, red sauce and beans stored in walk in cooler. Priority Foundation 7-38-005. Instructed to discard and denature all items listed. Approximately 23 pounds valued at $200 dollars.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Observed a bowl being stored inside a pot of beans inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to use proper tools when dispensing food.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Observed wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed several cutting boards with dark deep marks. Instructed to replace and maintain cutting surfaces.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed food debris and grease build up on cooking equipment in kitchen/ prep area. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed no backflow prevention device on mop sink in rear storage of kitchen/ prep area. Instructed to install and maintain.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Observed no covered receptacles in women's restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed several broken floor tiles in kitchen/prep area in front of 3 compartment sink. Instructed in repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed several broken and missing ceiling tiles in rear storage area of behind kitchen/prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

2020-08-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.

2020-08-10 Fail Canvass
8
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: PORK AT 73.4F, COOKED BEANS AT 74.3F AND BEEF AT 73.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE AND BEANS, BEEF, SALSA, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DATE MARK TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIM...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.2F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS AND PORK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

2019-10-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 16
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.(MASK,ADDITIONAL MOPHEADS/DISPOSABLE MOP)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT BAR COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: MUST USE GLOVES/UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH READY TO EAT FOODS

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,ICE MACHINE PANEL,ALL COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,1- EYE STOVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET AND DAMAGED TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL IN REAR STORAGE.STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AND DINING AREA,LOOS...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.15 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVES COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

2019-10-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 22
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.(MASK,ADDITIONAL MOPHEADS/DISPOSABLE MOP)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS FROM MALE FOOD HANDLER PUTTING CILANTRO AND RAW ONIONS ON TOP OF TACOS TO BE SERVED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A LARGE POT OF COOKED BEANS IN A ICE BATH AND 3- CASES OF VINEGAR STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED .MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS BEING HELD INSIDE OF 2 & 3 DOOR COOLERS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED ONIONS 47.1F,3LBS. SLICED HAM 45.1F,4LBS. COOKED BEANS 48.9F,56.3F,65.3F.2LBS. DICED CHICKEN 48.0F.1LB. COOKED PORK 45.6F.13LB. HAM LOAF 49.8F..5...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

SEE VIOLATION # 60.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 49.3F AND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 46.9F.WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F.(PRIO...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT BAR COOLER.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

MUST USE GLOVES/UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,ICE MACHINE PANEL,ALL COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,1- EYE STOVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET AND DAMAGED TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL IN REAR STORAGE.STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AND DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR REAR HAND SINK,DAMAGED AND M...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVES COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243552 12/14/18 NOT CORRECTED #25- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER TO MENU. #58- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAG...

2018-12-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA FOR THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WITH DATE TO BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

2018-12-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

ARRIVED TO FACILITY AT 8:45 A.M. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVE AT 9:30 A.M. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ...

critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN .

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE FOR FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE OR TIME ON PREVIOUSLY PREPARED FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO PROVIDE DATE AND TIME FOR FOOD THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY PREPARED. OBSERVED NO PACKAGE DATE OR DISCARD DATE FOR FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER . INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO P...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATON GIVEN 7-38-005. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE . INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SALSA IN RESTAURANT AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS KEEP FOOD COVERED . OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PACKAGE SALSA IN RESTAURANT AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PACKAGE FOOD IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER. CITATION ISSUED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD IS GIVEN.

2017-03-09 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTIATION HOOD AND .FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WAHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINIG SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHHING SINK INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT ...

2017-01-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AT 86.7F. ALSO OBSERVED A BUCKET OF BEEF SOUP STORED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AT ROOM TEMPERATURES WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.9F...

serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS STEAK CHICKEN SOUP, RICE, BEANS ETC, INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HA...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTIATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WAHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINIG SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHHING SINK INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT ...

2016-06-24 Pass Recent Inspection
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found several bus pans of prepped foods (chicken, beef, etc) without proper label. Must label (prepped) potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed bowl used as a scoop, laying in refried beans. Instructed all utensils must be properly stored outside of foods, in a separate, clean container, or with handle outside of contents. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found tin foil used as a liner on a shelving unit in kitchen area. Instructed my remove all tin foil from all surfaces in kitchen. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

minor Sanitation

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

Found several stained ceiling tiles throughout front and rear of dining room. (Stained ceiling tiles from 2015 were replaced and appear new). Instructed must replace all stained ceiling tiles and maintain.

2016-06-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 6 door cooler: 13lbs of raw beef @ 52.8F (valued at $26); 3lbs of raw chicken @ 55.8F ($2); 10lbs of chorizo @ 59.0F ($30); 2lbs of ham @ 56.0F ($1.25). Found 25lbs of ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Found several bus pans of prepped foods (chicken, beef, etc) without proper label. Must label (prepped) potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed bowl used as a scoop, laying in refried beans. Instructed all utensils must be properly stored outside of foods, in a separate, clean container, or with handle outside of contents. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Found tin foil used as a liner on a shelving unit in kitchen area. Instructed my remove all tin foil from all surfaces in kitchen. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

minor Sanitation

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

Found several stained ceiling tiles throughout front and rear of dining room. (Stained ceiling tiles from 2015 were replaced and appear new). Instructed must replace all stained ceiling tiles and maintain.

2015-11-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Temperature

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AT THE REAR VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A FEW WATER STAINED TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2015-02-03 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD-UP. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINATIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2014-06-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TORN GASKETS ON KITCHEN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TIN FOIL ON MULTIPLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM ALL AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE LARGE SQUARE CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE EVERY COMPARTMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAS A STOPPER AND TO MAINTAIN.

2013-07-25 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS BENEATH THE GRILL AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND (1)LIGHT SHIELD MISSSING ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE STORED PROPERLY 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

2012-04-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED 30 POUNDS OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS, COOKED THE PREVIOUS DAY READING 54'F-59'F, STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATED AT A COST OF ABOUT $300.00, CRITICAL CITA...

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 CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

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. MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

2011-11-04 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI- USE UTENSILS/SPOONS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE STORED ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVINGS AT REAR ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL ALSO THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE BUCKETS OF PAINTS,OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS AT REAR.

2011-09-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-09-14 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 1
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

CRITICAL VIOLATION PENDING.

2011-09-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES OF T...

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.REAR D...

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 AND DATE FOODS IN THE PREP 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.MUST PROVIDE MISSING AND WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,REMOVE LARGE WOODEN TABLE TOP CUTTING BOARD NO...

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.DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKINGN EQUIPMENTS REMOVE ...

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.REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE KITCHEN AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT O...

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 WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVICE 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...

2011-02-08 Pass Canvass
3
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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOORING MISSING GROUT IN FRONT OF 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,ELEVATE,REMOVE ICE-BUILD-UP AT TRESHOLD REAR EXIT DOOR...

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...

2010-10-05 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-09-23 Fail License-Task Force
5
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS CONTAINERS 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON WALK IN COOLER WALL INSIDE,AND ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN KITCHEN UNDER GRILLS.MUST REPLACE CR...

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR OUTSIDE REAR SIDE ENTRY DOOR,AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES WITH DEBRIS AT REAR AND IN OFFCE. ...

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENING ON WALLS AT FRONT MILWAUKEE ENTRY DOOR,AND MISSING TILE ON WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA .

minor Sanitation

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...

100
Popeyes
100
Sabor Latino #2
74
George'S Hot Dog
66
LA Estrella Bakery, Inc.
39
China Station Inc

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