SEP 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA SAN JOSE #1.
BEAT. 18/100
3253 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 26, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 5 of 25 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
25
12 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
114
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
UPON ARRIVAL, NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING THE WALK THROUGH OF THE FACIITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF STEAK. FOUND COOKED STEAK NOT IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 71.8F IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG BOOK PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTING A HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE FOR TCS FOODS. APPROXIMATELY 13LBS AT $51 WORTH OR PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND BIG CONTAINERS OF REFRIED BEANS (51.7F) AND SHREDDED CHEESE (55.8F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES FOR TCS FOODS. APPROXIMATELY 21LBS AT $87 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED A SPRAY BOTTLE WITH OIL IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND GLASS CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/ PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT SERVICE/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED IMPROPER USE OF YELLOW WIPING CLOTH. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WIPE HANDS ON WIPING CLOTH THROUGHOUT DISHWAHSING PROCCESS AND PLACE WIPING CLOTH ON TABLE BEHIND WAREWAHSING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PUT MENTIONED WIPING CLOTH IN THE DIRTY PILE AND TO NEVER WIPE HANDS ON WIPING CLOTH AND REUSE TO WIPE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD CRUMBS IN THE CREVICES ALONG THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 302025PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, BEANS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM OF SANITIZING AGENT USED) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CAN OPENER IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN GOOD REPAIR. -RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE 3-COMP. SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACK OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF OF THE REACH IN COOLERS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SURFACES AND RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS IN THE PREP/BASEMENT AREA WITH DIRT, GREASE/FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN STAIN FREE CEILING TILES.
MAR 152024FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2024
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT USING FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO TRAIN ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PROPER GLOVE USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2590705 DATED 3/8/24; 25-3-603.11: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PHYSICAL AND BOARD MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE BY PROVIDING AN ASTERISK (*) NEXT TO ANY ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS EGG ITEMS AND REMINDER ON THE PHYSICAL AND BOARD MENU THAT STATES, "THESE ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER, CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW ITEMS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS" FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW SUCH AS THE EGG ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
MAR 82024FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 8
2024
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER PLATING READY-TO-EAT FOOD (TOMATOES, CHEESE) WITH HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED NEVER TO ALLOW BARE-HAND CONTACT WITH ANY READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTEAD, THE FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES. SPOONS OR TONGS TO HANDLE ALL READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-601.11(A) OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER PART IN THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PHYSICAL AND BOARD MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE PROPERLY TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT USING FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO TRAIN ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PROPER GLOVE USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE FLATTOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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MAR 232023PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
MAR 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED BEANS, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, AND SHRIMP AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F - 46F LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE 40 LBS OF FOOD AT $300 AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 42021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 4
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING USED AND THEN PLACED ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF SURFACES BEING USED ON.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE BREAD INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ANY FOODS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS ON THE DOOR, INSIDE THE DOOR AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE AND PROVIDE SOME FORM OF PROOF THAT IT IS THERE VIA PICTURE OR SHOWING BY PULLING UNIT OUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER COUNTER UNITS AND EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD STAINS AND SPLATTERS, AS WELL AS DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
NOV 62020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH AN ACCUMULATED BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, PORK) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND ONE DOOR PREP COOLER; 5 LBS OF PORK AT 88F, 7 LBS OF BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F-58F, CHORIZO PORK AT 51F AND DICED TOMATOES AT 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MANAGER WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE OF THE FRYER AND OVEN AND ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
APR 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NEED DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIETY OF PREPARED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH OUT PROPER LABELING/DATE MARKING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY DATE OR DATE WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE COMSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDER ON THE PREMISES MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTER, AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL ON THE FRONT STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE REAR WALL BEHING THE REFRIED BEANS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS AND THE REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITHOUT VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 232018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
PROPERLY CLEAN/SANITIZE AND STORE KNIVES AND OTHER MULTI-USE UTENSILS AFTER USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND GRILL, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT.
JUL 212017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, GRILL, DEEP FRYER, MICROWAVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.
JUL 142017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 14
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 53.6F, SALSA AT 51.3F, BEEF AT 48.2-52.9F, PORK AT 51.8F, CHEESE AT 48.2F, CUT TOMATOES AT 49.1F, EGGS AT 47.7F, SHRIMP AT 63.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, GRILL, DEEP FRYER, MICROWAVE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL.
NOV 302016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 30
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED DRY STORAGE (BREADING) IN A BULK CONTAINER WITH LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SHELVES WITH RUST LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER UNDER BOTH PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERIOR WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED INSIDE OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED INSIDE OF REFRIGERATOR WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS) IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 302016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 30
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DINING AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN FRONTCEILING VENTS DUSTY.
JUN 292016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR NOT MAINTAINED, TEMPERATURE 51.8*F, WITH ICE BUILD UP ON THE COMPRESSOR. COOLER TAGGED, AT THIS TIME DO NOT USE, MUST BE 40*F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005a
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE FOLLOWING INCORRECT TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE. 1 LB. SHRIMP 52.1*F,3 LB SALSA 51.8*F,5 LBS. CUT TOMATOES 50.9*F, 4 LBS HOT DOGS 50.3*F, 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN FROM 55.1*F-60*F, AND 20LBS COOKED RICE FROM 6/25/2016 FROM 62.7*F-90.3*7 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005a.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT DINING AND REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN FRONT CEILING VENTS DUSTY.
OCT 62015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 6
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
SEP 292015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 29
2015
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546509 ON 5-28-15 34-REMOVE WATER SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR AND PALLET IN REAR PREP AREA. 35-REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA. 38- REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BEVEERAGE MACHINES, AND NOZZLES IN FRONT JUICE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE TOWEL AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
MAY 282015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 28
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REMOVE WATER SPILLS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR AND PALLET IN REAR PREP AREA(GREASE SPILLS).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISHWASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SANITARY CONTAINER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JUN 302014FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2014
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND THE REAR DOOR TO THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES MODE OF ENTRY. ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED BUILDING,JUNKED MATERIALS STORED BENEATH THE STAIRCASE PORCH AREA LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE SAID CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AND MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.A PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Any open cans of food must be transferred into regular containers. All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. White dry bulk food containers must be labeled.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ALL SAID REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ARE DIRTY BENEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROOUGHOUT INCLUDING THE BASEMENT AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PROVIDE,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE PIECES OF UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STORED IN BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
JAN 142013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER, EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND GRILL, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT BLOWING AT FULL FORCE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CLEANED AND/OR SERVICED SO THAT UNIT IS WORKING PROPERLY.
OCT 92012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 9
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE KNIFE HOLDER AND KNIVES INSIDE ARE FULL OF FOOD; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS PRIOR TO STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE METAL SHELVING HAS GREASY BUILDUP AND THE LOWER SHELVES HAVE CARDBOARD LINERS, CLEAN THE SHELVING IN DETAIL AND REMOVE UNSANITARY CARDBOARD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM HAS SPILLED RICE AND BEANS, CLEAN THE FLOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL IS GREASY AND APPEARS TO BE DRAWING VERY LITTLE AIR OUT, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE VENTILATION SO IT IS WORKING PROPERLY.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
THE ICE SCOOP WAS LEFT INSIDE THE ICE BIN, Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.
MAR 142011FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2011
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NOTE MANAGER PROVIDED SAME. CRITICAL CITATION GIVEN 7-38-030 COURT DATE 04/28/2011 9:00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE TICKET.
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. THE FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. COURT DATE 04/28/2011 9:00AM ROOM 112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO,IL OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE TICKET.
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. ICE MACHINE IN FRONT AREA IS MISSING THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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. THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IS NOT CLEAN THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.
AUG 132010PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5LBS OF COOKED BEANS, 5LBS. OF GROUND BEEF, 5LBS. OF MEXICAN CHEESE, 5LBS. OF CHICKEN SOUP, 3 LARGE COOKED PORK TONGUES, AND 5LBS. OF COOKED RICE AT 49.6-65.6F. PRODUCTS PREPARED, COOLED, AND STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS WITH LIDS SINCE 08/12/10. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS AT APPROXIMATE VALUE $275.00.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED(BEANS, RICE, BEEF.) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND POST VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL PREPARED AND COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE CARDBOARD, ALUMINUM, CLOTH, PLASTIC LINING FROM PREP SHELVES AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. REPAIR GASKET AT UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND PROVIDE HANDLE AT SALSA REFRIGERATOR. PROVIDE SCREEN FOR WINDOW IN WOMEN TOILET ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, FAN GRIDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF FRYER, INTERIOR OF PREP REACH-IN COOLER, AND CUTTING BOARDS.
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. REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN MENS TOILET ROOM, PROVIDE FLOOR TILES FOR MISSING SECTIONS IN DINING AREA AT SEATING BOOTHS, CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT. SEAL OPENINGS AT FLOOR IN BASEMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE CIGARETTE BUTTS FROM BASEMENT FLOORS AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN DINING AND PREP AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS BY SALSA REFRIGERATOR AND BY ANSEL UNIT ABOVE PREP COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT/ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND MOPS/BROOMS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
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