JUN 29
2022
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA SAN JUANITO.
BEAT. 39/100
4714 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 29, 2022 · passed
Failed 4 of 21 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
108
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Nov 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UPPER/INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD-UP.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CORRECTLY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, BEANS ETC)
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AROUND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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.
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.
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 162021FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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 242020PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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.
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
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 -
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
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
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.(WALLS AND DOORS)
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR NON WORKING URINAL IN MANS BATHROOM
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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.
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 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OCT 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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 262019FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 26
2019
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTED AND DAMAGED SHELVING IN ALL COOLING UNITS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF MEAT COOLER
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA
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 162018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. CORE
JAN 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD HAS NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE
JUN 62017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 6
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 242017FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
MAY 24
2017
FAILED
10 violationsDETAILS
* 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 12016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 1
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 82015PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2015
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
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.
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,
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.
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.
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,
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,
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).
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
NOV 202014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 232014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
DEC 302013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 30
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 42013PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2013
PASSED
9 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER FOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COOKING/PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
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.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
DEC 202012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 202012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 20
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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 252011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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