Chicago
18
BEAT

Taqueria Uptown

1144 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 · Edgewater · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 12 prior failures on record

Inspections
33
17 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-12
Pass Rate
52%
12 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2026-03-12)
Failed 12 inspections (2026, 2025, 2024...)
Sanitation issues found across 73 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 14 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 73×
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Employee Hygiene critical 14×
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Documentation & Training critical 13×
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Pest Activity critical 11×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste serious
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
2026-03-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2026-03-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (OVER EASY EGGS). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMEN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SHELVES BENEATH THE FRONT COUNTER, ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA: PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SIDE OF THE GRILL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2025-05-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 NOTED IMPROPER FOOD SCOOPS FOR HOT, COLD AND DRY BULK FOODS. SCOOPS WITHOUT HANDLES AND BEING STORED INSIDE THE FOODS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERTED FROM THE FOODS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL AND STEAM TABLE WITH DIRT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11 NOTED OPEN HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK CABINET. MUST SEAL. ALSO NOTED OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES IN THE BASEBOARD AND WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER ALL SHELVING AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT THE DISHWASHING SINK.

2025-04-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBERVED THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. NOTED A CASE OF FRESH CILANTRO BEING STORED ON TOP AND INSIDE OF THE HAND SINK. COOK REMOVED. REVIEWED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN EGGS BEING STORED ON RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED BEEF AND UNCOVERED READY TO EAT CHOPPED CILANTRO INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. COOK REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLAT...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP COUNTER ON SHELVING, INSIDE THE HAND SINK CABINET, BEHIND ALL FRONT COOLERS AND ICE MACHINE. THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND STAIR...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED IMPROPER FOOD SCOOPS FOR HOT, COLD AND DRY BULK FOODS. SCOOPS WITHOUT HANDLES AND BEING STORED INSIDE THE FOODS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES INVERTED FROM THE FOODS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING UNDER THE COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL AND STEAM TABLE WITH DIRT AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED OPEN HOLE IN THE WALL INSIDE THE FRONT PREP HAND SINK CABINET. MUST SEAL. ALSO NOTED OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES IN THE BASEBOARD AND WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER ALL SHELVING AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS AT THE DISHWASHING SINK.

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-7-25 REPORT #2610159 NOT CORRECTED. #37-: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAMES IE: RICE.#41-: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIO...

2025-01-07 Pass Canvass
7
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE SMALL BLACK COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT PREP COUNTER.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAMES IE: BEANS AND RICE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED A FOOD COOLER LOCATED IN THE DINING ROOM WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS. MUST PROTECT FROM THE PUBLIC. REMOVE FROM THE DINING ROOM OR PROVIDE A LOCK FOR THE COOLER.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING FOODS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

serious Employee Hygiene

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

FRONT PREP WOODEN CABINET OF THE HAND WASHING SINK BROKEN. FALLING FROM THE SINK AND WALL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR OR REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE SMALL BLACK COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT PREP COUNTER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-01-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

2024-01-22 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT OR ANY REQUIRED EQUIPMENT OR KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. FOODS SUCH AS OVER EASY EGGS, STEAK ON THE PRINTED MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PROVIDE A...

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

COOK NOTED WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST HAVE EFFECTIVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN/MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE CORNER WALL ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

2023-01-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND BOWLS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY WALL VENTILATION UNIT AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-01-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS. 4-501.11--- NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13--- SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-01-04 Fail Canvass
11
serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVERCOOKED, READY-TO-EAT BEEF AND SOUP. ALSO OBSERVED IN ANOTHER COOLER WAS RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELVING ABOVE COOKED RICE. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND ...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON-SITE TO MONITOR ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

serious Pest Activity

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

NOTED A POROUS, STONE MORTAR AND PESTLE ON THE PREMISES USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION. MUST NOT USE AND REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. MUST USE EQUIPMENT THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK ON THE LEFT NOZZLE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM WITH DEBRIS.----EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CIELING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2020-01-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER COOKED BEANS, LETTUCE AND VEGETABLES IN REFRIGERATOR AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELF OVER TORTILLAS, VEGETABLES AND COOKED CHICKEN IN REFRIGERATOR AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANA...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS LIKE RICE AND BEANS WITHOUT A LABEL AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM ON CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR EASY CLEANABILITY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE FOR BULK ITEMS LIKE RICE AND BEANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE NOT CORRECTED FROM 3/19/2019, INSPECTION REPORT #2279646. #57- ALL FOODHANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND HAVE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. #58- FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT COMPLETE. MUST...

2019-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Documentation & Training

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

2-201.11(1)EMPLOYEE HEALTH.OBSERVED DISHWASHER/FOODHANDLER WITH LARGE SORE BEHIND HIS HEAD BY NECK. SORE IS ABOUT 3 INCHES IN SIZE AND WAS NOT COVERED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. FOODHANDLER/DISHWASHER INSTRUCTED TO COVER SORE BEF...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. (COOKED RICE/COOKED CHICKEN).PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-02-21 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP TABLE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

2018-01-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP TABLE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

2018-01-03 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- PORK (53.4F/46.9F), CHICKEN 45.1F AND SALSA 44.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 70 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $85.0...

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL HEATING UNIT ROOM AND ON STAY WAYS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECO...

minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS (TOMATO SAUCE) STORED INSIDE TIN CANS IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP TABLE OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE ROOM OF ELECTRICAL UNIT, INCLUDING STAINED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE THE S...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

2017-04-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-04-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND TWO BROWN LARGE CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN SOUP AT TEMP OF 54.3F TO 55.6F, STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT NORTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN. A PLASTIC TALL WHITE CONTAINER WITH BEEF AND S...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK.NO SOAP PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,AND NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT STAFF/CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. WHEN I REQUEST SOAP EMPLOYEE TOOK THE SOAP FROM THE WASHROOM AND GAVE IT TO ME ...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

INFESTATION OF MICE, SIGHTED DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. FRONT AREA: INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, ON TOP THE WATER PIPE BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. NORTH WEST CORNER BEHIND THE COCA-COLA REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING AREA. KIT...

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(NORTH WALL). EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER,NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR CAUSE. KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST SCRAPE ALL EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM UNDER THE FLAT GRILL, INSIDE RACKS OF ALL COOLERS, DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUST BUILD-UP BETWEEN THE RADIATOR AT FRO...

minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE DEBRIS/ITEMS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES (1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT), ESPECIALLY IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA. ACCUMULATED GREASE ON WALL FAN IN KITCHEN. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL SOLID LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN AND HANDSINK IN WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING, NEED TO REPAIR. NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT HOSE BIB IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME GREASE AND DEBRIS ON OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2016-11-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-11-21 Fail Canvass
2
serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 1-19-16 INSPECTION # 1465372. VIOLATION 38 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. VIOLATION 45 FOUND EMPLOYEEES AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. SE...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2016-01-19 Pass Canvass
3
minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND BURNT BULB AT LIGHT FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE BURNT BULB FIXTURE MAIN KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND EMPLOYEE AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CEDRTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

2015-10-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-09-28 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

UPON LICENSE SUSPENSION REINSPECTION WE OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS- 8 ROACHES INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, 5 ROACHES INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER, 2 ROACHES ON DINING ROOM TABLE TOP, 1 LARGE ROACH O...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES/EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN SHELVES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION NEED THERMOMETERS, IN THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR UNIT, FRONT AREA,ECT

2015-09-21 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AREA BEHIND/UNDER MICROWAVE, 20 LIVE SMALL ROACHES IN CRACKS/CREVICES AT GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 10 LIVE ROACHES IN CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN PIECES OF WOOD IN COOLER/HEATING UNIT ROOM, AND 20 LIVE ROACHES...

minor Chemical Safety

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

FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABLES,DATES IN REACH IN COOLER.AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATIION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

REAR SCREEN EXIT/ENTRANCE DOOR DAMAGED ALSO OBSERVED CANDLES AND FLOWERS ON PREP AREA TABLE. MUST REPAIR SCREEN DOOR, REMOVE FLOWERS AND CANDLES FROM PREP TABLE TOP ALSO MUST RAISE DOOR SWEEPS THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS/CORNERS AND HINDGES OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL PREP AREA SHELVES. UNDER THE STOVE AND FRYERS BUILD UP G...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA.BASEMENT AREA,FRONT COUNTER DINNING AREA,UNDER PREP TABLE, BEHIND THE THE GRILL AREA,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,AND THE GREASE CONTAINER AREA ECT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR TH...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN SHELVES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION NEED THERMOMETERS, IN THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR UNIT, FRONT AREA,ECT

minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING THUR OUT, PREMISE HAS DRY GOODS, AND CHAIR ECT. NEED TO KEEP 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR.

2015-02-18 Pass Recent Inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT STORAGE ROOM (LEADING TO BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND AT CORNERS/HINDGES OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES NAMES OF FOOD HANLDERS ON PREMISES.

2015-01-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT STORAGE ROOM (LEADING TO BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND AT CORNERS/HINDGES OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES NAMES OF FOOD HANLDERS ON PREMISES.

2015-01-05 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE REACH IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ALONG RUBBER GASKETS AND CORNERS OF SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSEPCTION (01/12/15). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOU...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT STORAGE ROOM (LEADING TO BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED IN PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND AT CORNERS/HINDGES OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER IN POOR REPAIR/CRACKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER.

2014-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL HANDSINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOODS IN THE REACH-IN COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSRTUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE REAR PREP REACH-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE DUST PARTICLES AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALSO THE LEAKING FAUCET HEAD AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASING AREA.

2013-06-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

NOTED PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON SHELVES BY THE UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANS SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLERS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUST PARTICLES.

2013-05-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 57.1F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PREMISES HAS OTHER COOLERS MAINTAI...

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLE AND INSIDE SERVICE COOLER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 51F TO 123F, (PORK 94.9F, BEEF TONGUE 123.9F,SLICED TOMATOES 52.4F, CHE...

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME LIVE ROACHES UNDERNEATH UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND SOME MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL...

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED WASTE WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP INTO THE SINKS WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON SHELVES BY THE UPRIGHT COOLER AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANS SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FANS INSIDE UPRIGHT COOLERS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUST PARTICLES.

2012-03-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-02-29 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS,PRESENTLY ALL STOPPERS ARE BROKEN

2012-02-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP DISPLAY COOLER IN KITCHEN MAINTAINING AIR TEMP OF 48F -49.3F INSIDE BOTTOM PART OF THE UNIT, AND 50F THE TOP PART OF THE UNIT. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT(CHEESE, GUACAMOLE ETC). THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMP O...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.7F AND COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 49.2 TO 50F BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED YESTERDAY AND BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER(UNIT AIR TEMP ...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED A LAYER OF SOLID GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER LID.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SERIUOS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO77594-16

minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL FOOD AND NON FOOD PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL BROKEN UTENSILS AND REPLACED THEM(SPOONS STRAINERS,ETC).PROVIDE SCOOPS FOR DRY FOOD(SUGAR,SALT ETC).

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(GREASE BUILD-UP)

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS,PRESENTLY ALL STOPPERS ARE BROKEN

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ANY ONE ENTERING THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS

2011-01-10 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING ...

minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUSTING ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE AND ON GREASE TRAP IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS/STAINS ON EXTERIORS OF 2DOOR REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR BOTTOM OF OVEN & DEEP FRYER, AND ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT,AND UNDER EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,AND AT FRONT OF TOILET DOOR.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

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

100
Starbucks Coffee #2445
100
Patio Beef
64
Mcdonald'S Restaurant
64
Fried Egg Cafe
32
Leonardo'S Ristorante Tuscan Bistro

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