TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO.

Chicago Health Dept

4714 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2022.

Last inspected Jun 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

108

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29

2022

PASS 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UPPER/INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CORRECTLY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, BEANS ETC)

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. NO MILK CRATES.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AROUND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND THE CHILDREN'S MENU LISTING A SOFT DRINK AS THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY PROVIDE SKIM OR 1% DAIRY MILK UP TO 130 CALORIES, 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE WITH NO ADDED SPARKLING OR FLAVORED WATER WITH NO ADDED NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS.

APR 26

2021

PASS · 0 violations

APR 16

2021

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED PORK AT 59.7F, EGGS AT 53.1F, CHICKEN AT 48.6F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 47.7F, CHEESE AT 47.1F, AND REFRIED BEANS AT 78.4F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F INSIDE OF THE UNIT. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2362759 ON 2/24/20 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 37 - OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS (RICE, SALT, SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 51 - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. 53 - MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

FEB 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS NOT PROVIDED ON EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.SIGNS SHALL BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TCS FOOD (SALSA, BAKED BEANS) NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT.FOOD VOLUNTERALY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS.(RICE , SALT SUGAR) WITH OUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS.ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVING CUPS AND SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE, AND MUST NOT USE SINGLE SERVICE CUPS WITH OUT HANDLES FOR FOOD DISPENSING -

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO FOOD PREP REACH UNDER COOLER IN FRONT COOKING AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THAT INTERIOR METAL FLOOR IN 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IS SEVERALLY DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.(WALLS AND DOORS)

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR NON WORKING URINAL IN MANS BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.EMPLOYEE PUSHED GARBAGE DOWN BELOW RIM AND CLOSED LIDS DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) – CITATION ISSUED

OCT 4

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

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SEP 26

2019

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ON MAN'S BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTED AND DAMAGED SHELVING IN ALL COOLING UNITS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT COOLER

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/16/2018 REPORT #2234213 OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED. VIOLATION # 55 OBSERVED WORK DIRT ON FLOORS AT HOT LINE/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.MANAGEMENT COMPLIED CORE. VIOLATION # 58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

OCT 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTD MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-306.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY NEXT TO UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED WORK DIRT ON FLOORS AT HOT LINE/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.MANAGEMENT COMPLIED CORE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE

JAN 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. GREEN, RED,AND PICO DE GALLO SALSA AT 48.0F-54.0F, 25 LBS; RICE MILK WATER AT 48.0F, 10 GALLON. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $150.00.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE GARBAGE BAG AND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. BROKEN INSIDE DOOR OF THE MEN'S WASHROOM IN THE MAIN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER IN ONE MEN AND TWO LADIES WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD HAS NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE

JUN 6

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSDERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS IN 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEAR THE SERVICE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE WATER LINE FOR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AT REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ATICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 24

2017

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Other

* 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. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1953650 DATED:09/01/2016. 30 MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL LARGE PLASTIC BLACK BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING RAW MEATS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ABOVE NOT DATED OR LABELED.MUST PROVIDE. 12/01/2016 32 MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER ACROSS FROM THE CASHIER PAY STATION SO AS TO SECTION OFF THE 2DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND THE 3-SLIDING DOOR COOLER SO AS TO BE ACCESSIBLE ONLY TO EMPLOYEES/STAFF MEMBERS. SO AS TO CREATE A HALLWAY/DIVIDER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND THE ABOVE STATED AREA. IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE PART ROOM AREA MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL TIMES. 12/01/2016 35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DUSTY/DIRTY CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA ACROSS FROM GRILL AND LIGHT SHIELD COVERS LOCATED IN THE MAIN CUSTOMER FRONT DINING ROOM AREA. MUST SEAL HOLES AND SMALL OPENINGS AT THE WALL AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR FRAME. ALSO REATTACH WALL COVING AT ABOVE STATED DOOR FRAME AND AT THE DOOR FRAME BETWEEN THE SMALL DRY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE LARGE STORAGE ROOM AREA. 12/01/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/31/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,POTS/PANS,CONTAINERS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAIMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOODEN BOARDS ON WALL SUPPORTING A SHELVING UNIT ABOVE THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO FRONT PREP TABLE,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYER,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ETC,AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND REAR LARGE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE REAR DISHWASHING ROOM REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON WALLS AT FRONT/REAR PREP AREA DISHWASHING AREAS AND DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM CEILING VENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE WATER LINE FOR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS AT REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ATICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 1

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL LARGE PLASTIC BLACK BULK CONTAINERS HOLDING RAW MEATS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ABOVE NOT DATED OR LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER ACROSS FROM THE CASHIER PAY STATION SO AS TO SECTION OFF THE 2DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND THE 3-SLIDING DOOR COOLER SO AS TO BE ACCESSIBLE ONLY TO EMPLOYEES/STAFF MEMBERS. SO AS TO CREATE A HALLWAY/DIVIDER BETWEEN CUSTOMERS AND THE ABOVE STATED AREA. IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE PART ROOM AREA MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE DUSTY/DIRTY CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP/SERVICE AREA ACROSS FROM GRILL AND LIGHT SHIELD COVERS LOCATED IN THE MAIN CUSTOMER FRONT DINING ROOM AREA. MUST SEAL HOLES AND SMALL OPENINGS AT THE WALL AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR FRAME. ALSO REATTACH WALL COVING AT ABOVE STATED DOOR FRAME AND AT THE DOOR FRAME BETWEEN THE SMALL DRY STORAGE AREA LEADING TO THE LARGE STORAGE ROOM AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER PIPE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MOST REAR STOGARE AREA (LARGE STORAGE AREA) NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST TIGHTEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE FRONT COOKING LINE.

APR 8

2015

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

USING CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE AND INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS,

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST DEBRIS. SOME AREAS OF CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOORS, MUST PROVIDE,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED PAPER TOWEL USED AS STOPPERS).

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

NOV 20

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COUNTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST DEBRIS.

APR 23

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP COUNTER NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BEHIND BACKSLPASH.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

DEC 30

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL FOOD. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO FREEZE FOOD IN FREEZER FOOD GRADE BAGS.

JUN 4

2013

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT COVERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

SOILED APRONS IMPROPERLY STORED, (ON THE FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA); INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COOKING/PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER AT STORAGE AREAS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.

DEC 20

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BAG OF RICE AND SODA BOTTLE(PEPSI) ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE BAG OF RICE AND SODA 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR STORE ON THE SHELVE NOT ON THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER IN MENS WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND SEAL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. FAN COVER OF THE 2 DOOR RECH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA, WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 20

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE ON CEILING ABOVE COFFEE MACHINE (FRONT AREA).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MOP SINK FAUCET WITH HEAVY LEAK.--------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED PAPER TOWEL USED AS STOPPERS).

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLE STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLERS (REAR AREA).

APR 25

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS IN STORAGE COOLER, AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND MICROWAVE OVEN.

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 AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

NOV 29

2010

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 22

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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