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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN THE PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 2 COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA LOOSE WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLERS (WALLS,CEILING,FLOOR AND FAN COVER) TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRONT PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B)NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF 44.1.4F, CHICKEN 48.9F, TONGUE 44.1F, CHOPPED ONION 45.1F, SLICED HOT PEPPERS (JALAPENO) 49.1F....

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

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

4-501.12 CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM DECEMBER 11, 2023, INSPECTION REPORT #2586707, NOT CORRECTED: 4-501.11 DOOR CRACKED ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN USE, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPLACE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATI...

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

EMPLOYEES WITH OPEN BEVERAGES IN REAR PREP AREA. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may ONLY drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPME...

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

IMPROPER THAWING OF FROZEN TRIPE IN LARGE CONTAINERS OF STANDING WATER. INSTD TO PROPERLY THAW (UNDER CONSTANT COLD RUNNING WATER, OR UNDER REFRIGERATION)

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

DOOR CRACKED ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. INSTD TO REPLACE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTD TO HAVE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE AT ALL TIMES.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, NOR IN UNISEX STAFF RESTROOM IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL CRACKS IN UNISEX WASHROOM WALL TILE(WEST-WALL) NEAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT IN CEILING OF WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS (DATED 10/16/21 & 10/17/21) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: BEANS 66.3F, BEEF 49.1F, CECINA 50.9F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED BEANS AND RICE. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL BY: (1) ARRANGING IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE CO...

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

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

MULTI USE SERVING BOWLS DAMAGED WITH CRACKS AND CHIPS. INSTD TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH DURABLE BOWLS CAPABLE OF WITHSTANDING EXCESSIVE USE AND WEAR. BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAI...

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PIPE WITH SMALL LEAK IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND ALL UNUSED AND STORED EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURES CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEAR BACK DOOR... APPROXIMATLEY 80 LBS OF PORK, 50 LBS OF BEEF, 35 LBS OF RICE ALL RANGING BET...

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BACK DOOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS INSIDE (BEEF, PORK, RICE, ETC). NOTED TEMPERATURE READING AT 49.8F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUC...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND ALL UNUSED AND STORED EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 3 PANS OF BEANS WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 70.9F, 64.2F, AND 62.4F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED THE 7LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $7.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.(COS)

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED INADEQUATE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER IN THE MENUS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER IN ALL MENUS ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF (FLOUR) NEAR THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE FOOD.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF THE SLICER AND FRYER TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN.

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PASTRIES IN THE FRONT COOLER AT THE COUNTER BY THE DOOR WITH NO LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE SURFACES OF THE FLATTOP, GRILL, AND DEEP FRYER ENCASED WITH GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPES OF THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE BACK KITCHEN AREA------OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE PIPPING OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BACK KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES------OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS AT THE FRONT COOK/PREP AREA WITH FOOD IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED THAT FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DRINK STATION

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER,1ST FL.WALK IN COOLER,CHEST FREEZER,CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,CRACKED LIDS ON JUICE MACHINE IN DRINK AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVIN...

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE,BASEMENT WALL LEDGE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE...

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,DRINK STATION AREA,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLERS ,MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMEN...

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,REAR PREP AREA,PEPPER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREA AND BOTH TOILETROOMS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON WALL ...

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BOTH CUSTOMERS TOILETROOMS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILETROOM ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP SINK,LEAKY CONNECTION AT ICE MACHINE .MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DINING AREA SALSA COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNUSED ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN BASEMENT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 20LBS. COOKED BEANS 72.4F DATED 5/23/18. 15LBS. COOKED BEANS 50.3F DATED 5/22/18,40LBS.COOKED VERDE SALSA 87.3F DATED 5/23/18.STORED IN LARGE POTS IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DIS...

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

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLE 2- HARD SHELL TORTILLA IN HER HAND AND SPREAD CEVICHE ON TOP WITH A SPOON AND PLATED IT TO SERVE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX..5LB.$5.NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH R...

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

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF TOILETROOM NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING IN REAR STAFF TOILETROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

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

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR,SIDE GARBAGE DOOR WITH HOLES WHERE SCREW IS MISSING IN DOOR PANEL AND THE SAME MISSING SCREW IN REAR DOOR.MUST REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

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

MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DRINK STATION.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER,1ST FL.WALK IN COOLER,CHEST FREEZER,CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,CRACKED LIDS ON JUICE MACHINE IN DRINK AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,GRILL TABLE,MICROWAVE,BASEMENT WALL LEDGE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,DRINK STATION AREA,BASEMENT,WALK IN COOLERS ,MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR TILES IN...

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA,REAR PREP AREA,PEPPER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN PREP AREA AND BOTH TOILETROOMS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA B...

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,BOTH CUSTOMERS TOILETROOMS.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILETROOM ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT MOP SINK,LEAKY CONNECTION AT ICE MACHINE .MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT DINING AREA SALSA COOLER.

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNUSED ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL IN BASEMENT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

AIR VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS IN CORNERS AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOLE IN BASEMENT CEILING IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MISSING COVER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN.

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

LARGE STOVE TOPS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT SIDE OF TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

AIR VENTS IN WASHROOM, DINING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL PACKAGED DESSERTS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

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

PAINT RUSTY ROLLING CART IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: OVENS USED AS STORAGE, MEAT GRINDER, SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, UNCLEAN CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH ALL HEAVY ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN OR REPLACE GREASY FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PEP AREA. PAINT DOOR TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, SURFACE PEELING. PAINT SECTION OF CEILING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA THAT WAS REPAIRED.

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

REPAIR OR REPLACE THE TWO BLOWN LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

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

REPAIR ALL LEAKY FAUCETS AT ALL SINKS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA UNCOVERED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES WITH FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS THAT ARE FOR SALE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO A PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE LIGHT BROWNISH BUILD UP ON THE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MINOR DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A LEAKING T-TRAP ON THE WASHBOWL LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMERS WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARD IN REAR WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES, AND WARPED SURFACE. REPLACE SAME.

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

FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC. REPAIR SAME.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

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

IMPROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS (BOWLS, CUPS, ETC) BEING USED FOR DISPENSING FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE DISPENSING UTENSILS (LADLES, SCOOPS, ETC).

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

THE REAR MEAT WALK IN COOLER HAS A SHELF WITH DIRTY WOOD PIECES BOLTED IN, REMOVE UNSANITARY WOOD. THE WOOD AND METAL RACKS AND RISERS IN THE KITCHEN ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREA SURFACES ROUTINELY.

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

THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER HAS A TORN DOOR GASKET, REPAIR THE DOOR GASKET. THE ICE MACHINE HAS A LITTLE DISCOLORATION ON THE PLASTIC INTERIOR, SANITIZE SURFACES IN DETAIL.

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

THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A SLIGHT LEAK BEING CAUGHT, REPAIR PLUMBING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE A WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZER TO EASILY WIPE AND SANITIZE PREP AREAS AND TOOLS DURING SERVICE.

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND SWEEP IN BASEMENT CORNERS.

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. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS ON LEDGE OVER GRILL & WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS COOKED PORK 69.2F-92.9F,COOKED ...

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 PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS FOR SALE.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF PREP & GRILL TABLE,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,RUSTY FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUS...

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,HOOD,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK COOLERS & SHELVING UNITS IN ...

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 FLOOR IN BASEMENT & WALK IN COOLER.

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 REMOVE GRAFFITY FROM WALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be prov...

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.CHEST FREEZERS.

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. DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS IN K...

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; MEAT SLICER IN KITCHEN AND UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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 THRU-OUT FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPLACE FILTERS UNDER HOOD AT KITCHEN.

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...

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 ALL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP AREAS.

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; STORAGE SHELVES AND REMOVE FOIL COVERING IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN, CARTS, CHEST FREEZERS, AND FRONT COOKING AREA COOLERS.

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. EXCESSIVE GREASE THRU-OUT FRONT COOKING AREA, MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT SAID AREA AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.

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 CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN.

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...

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.