JAN 27
2026
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA MI LINDA HACIENDA INC..
BEAT. 35/100
4406-4408 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 27, 2026 · passed
Failed 6 of 24 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
24
9 passed · 9 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
107
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WASHROOM. A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE WITH HANDLE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 72025PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS RICE, PORK, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUL 122024PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 12
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MINOR PINK BUILDUP IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 20LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 47.2F- 52.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 20LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 92023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEASONINGS IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS STORED DIRECTLY IN GARBAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WHICH ARE EASILY WASHABLE, DURABLE AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE LINE PIPE OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD AND COVER WASTE LINE PIPE FROM ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT ANY DRIPS ONTO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHO DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
MAY 232022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED THE LEFT DOOR ON THE PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR; THE INTERIOR METAL DOOR PANEL IS MISSING AND THE GASKET IS FALLING OFF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE INTERIOR PANEL AND REPAIR THE GASKET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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MAY 162022FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2022
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOODS (A GORDITA AND CHOPPED ONIONS) WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE TOUCHING A COOKED GORDITA ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND ADDING SHREDDED CHEESE WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE IN THE BASEMENT CHOPPING AND TOUCHING ONION THAT WILL BE USED TO GARNISH TACOS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED THE LEFT DOOR ON THE PREP COOLER IN DISREPAIR; THE INTERIOR METAL DOOR PANEL IS MISSING AND THE GASKET IS FALLING OFF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE INTERIOR PANEL AND REPAIR THE GASKET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
APR 232021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #57 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. #58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
APR 162021FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2021
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND TO LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENO THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/03/2019 INSPECTION REPORT#2243995. #37 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE PALETAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS. #57 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. #58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JAN 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND TO LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENO THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11 OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE PALETAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JAN 32019FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 3
2019
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS (SALSAS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. FOOD CAN BE USED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS, WITH DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND TO LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENO THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND ON THE PALETAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE WASHROOMS, DINING AREA AND BASEMENT. OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE RUN ACROSS THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, 5 DROPPINGS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, 10 DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER OF THE DINING AREA BEHIND THE BOOTH NEXT TO THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, AND 30 DROPPINGS ON TOP OF THE DUCT WORK IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ICE CREAM SCOOPS BE STORED PROPERLY.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED PLASTIC FORKS AND KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE SINGLE USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR ESPECIALLY BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAY 252017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2050616 5/18/17 #18 STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 115 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,ON INTERIOR LEDGE UNDER AND BEHIND ROLLING STORAGE TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD,BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND UNDER OTHER COOLERS ,ON LOWER SHELVING UNIT OF PREP TABLE,DINING AREA BEHIND FAN , CLAY POTS AND DINING TABLES #2 & 7,EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM,CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S AND VANITY IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,IN REAR HALL WAY AND ON STAIRS LEADING TO APARTMENT.ALSO APPX. "3/4" ALONG BOTTOM OF KITCHEN SIDE DOOR .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/25/17.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.DROPPINGS ARE BEING REMOVED AT THIS TIME AND DOOR IS BEING RODENT PROOFED(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR FRYER AND GRILL TABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD
MAY 182017FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2017
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK,ON LEDGE AND BEHIND ROLLING STORAGE TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER ,BEHIND ICE MACHINE,DINING AREA BEHIND FAN AND CLAY POTS,CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT,EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM AND VANITY IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.ALSO APPX. "1/2" ALONG TOP OF FRONT DOOR,"3/4-1" ALONG SIDE AND BOTTOM OF KITCHEN SIDE DOOR AND APPX."3/4" RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/18/17.(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.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET ON REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINET,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR FRYER AND GRILL TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR SIDE DOOR IN PREP AREA,ENTRY WAY IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS AND WALK IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS FOR REAR PREP AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT IS ADJACENT TO REAR PREP AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
NOV 302016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WATER LEAKING FROM NOZZLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
APR 222016PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 1ST. FLOOR. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE 1ST. FLOOR CUTTING BOARD PREP AREA, AND #10 CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA 1ST. FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
APR 12016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 1
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
OBSERVED 7 OYSTERS IN THE FREEZER, NO SHELLFISH TAG'S ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISPOSE OF THE OYSTERS. DO NOT ACCEPT OYSTERS FROM VENDORS WITH OUT THE TAG. MUST KEEP TAGS WITH PRODUCT TIL SOLD AND KEEP THE TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(b)2.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 1ST. FLOOR. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE 1ST.FLOOR CUTTING BOARD PREP AREA, AND #10 CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE FOOD PREP AREA 1ST. FLOOR ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
DEC 312015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 31
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 232015FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 23
2015
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-22-15. INSPECTION # 1464712. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST INSTALL DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DRAIN SHELF.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 222015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
JUN 192014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
JUN 19
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.OBSERVED FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK WELL AND DRAIN PIPE LEAKING WATER HEAVILY INTO A BUCKET UNDER SINK.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE.3- COMPARTMENT SINK HAS BEEN REPAIRED AT THIS TIME AFTER INSPECTION.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM ALL PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT JUICE BAR PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,LEGS OF SAME,DEEP FRYERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT AND SIDE DOORS THRESHOLDS,CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA DAMAGED,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL BASES IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AT FRONT JUICE BAR PREP AREA .
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR JUICE BAR AND BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.
FEB 142013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR WHITE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, AND REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN BASEMENT
MAY 302012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 30
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener attached to prep tables and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Drainline under 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
MAY 32012PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 3
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
Facilities not maintained proper temperature. Found reach-in prep cooler at 59.9 F. Instructed manager that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found breaded steak 5 lbs at 60.3 F, 5 lbs and 5 lbs beef at 51.3 F and various condiments inside cooler stated above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critcical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured. 10 lbs, value $50.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label all containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener attached to prep tables and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase in basement and behind cooking equipment in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Drainline under 3 compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Metal stem thermometer not provided for food handlers. Instructed to provide thermometer.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all food handlers must have proper hair restraints.
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