NOV 25
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAXIMAROA BAKERY.
BEAT. 24/100
3954 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 25, 2024 · passed
Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Dec 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 152024FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR KITCHEN SHELF WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALL AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND METAL RAILS INSIDE OF THE LARGE BAKING OVEN IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUEBOARDS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE LARGE BAKING OVEN AND IN THE BASEMENT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE PREMISES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORNED-OUT BLACKENED CAULK AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN SO THAT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN 1ST FLOOR/BASEMENT KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF ROLLING BAKING UTILITY CARTS, DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR OF COOKING STOVE AND INTERIOR OF OVEN ALSO,STORAGE SHELF BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO MOVE GAS STOVE SO THAT IS DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 152021FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 15
2021
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED 6 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-304.11 MUST PROPERLY INSTALL THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM SO THAT IT EXHAUSTS THE AIR.
NOV 42021FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 4
2021
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEVERAL TYPES OF PREPACKAGED CAKES AND BREAD IN THE RETAIL DISPLAY COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF LIVE COCKROACHES IN BOTH FOOD PREP/UTENSIL WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE STORAGE RACK HOLDING THE BAGS OF FLOUR AND SUGAR, ON THE CEILING IN THIS AREA, AND ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND PIPES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA AND ON THE WALLS OF THE BAKERY PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND RAILS INSIDE OF THE LARGE BAKERY OVEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUEBOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND ON FLOORS AND BOXES OF STOCK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL DEAD COCKROACHES FROM THE PREMISES.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED OPEN PAINTED CREVICES ALONG THE SIDES OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST PAINT AND SEAL THE GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REPLACE THE WORN CONVEYOR BELT FOR THE DOUGH SHEETER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF BENEATH THE WOOD PREP TABLE IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FLATS WITH COCKROACH DROPPINGS AND DEBRIS AND DISCARD THEM. CLEAN THE FLOUR DEBRIS FROM THE DOUGH SHEETER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST ADJUST THE BATHROOM DOOR SO THAT THE SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE WORKS PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST INSTALL A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. MUST MOVE THE STOVE UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
THE PLASTIC END CAPS ARE MISSING AROUND THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BAKERY WOOD PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE.
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JAN 312020PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND 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 SINK IN SERVICE AREA OF FACILITY. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HAND WASHING SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST OBTAIN, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THAT SOME BAKING DISHES ARE WITH SIGNIFICANT ACCUMULATION OF BURNED BAKE DEBRIS AND NOT CLEANED AT LEAST ONCE EVERY 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE CLEANING OF BAKING DISHES AS REQUIRED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THAT MILK JELLO IS MADE AND PACKED IN STORE , STORED IN REFRIGERATOR WITH OUT USE BY DATE DATE MARKING.IF PRODUCT STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS 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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DESSERTS MADE AND PACKAGED ON SITE WITH FOOD LABEL BUT MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER, PACKER, OR DISTRIBUTOR; AND THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCE FOR EACH MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN CONTAINED IN THE FOOD.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. OVERHEAD EXPOSED DRAINAGE WASTE WATER PIPES COMING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR AREAS .THE SAID PIPES WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THAT SOME BAKED FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER COVERAGE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN BASMENT STORAGE AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED MIXER TRAYS FOR BAKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL OR PRESENT PROCEDURE TO DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE PRIOR INSPECTION FOR ON SITE REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORS ON SEVERAL PLACES THROUGH FIRST FLOOR(UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ,BY REACH IN GLASS COOLER DOOR)
SEP 62017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 6
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLERS IN KITCHEN PRE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME BROKEN MISSING DOOR PARTS TO THE SELF SERVICE PASTRY CASE AT FRONT CUSTOMER AREA.
AUG 292017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS,ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY ALSO,REAR SCREEN DOOR HAS A GAP AT CENTER OF DOOR 1 APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY,MUST PEST PROOF SAID SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLERS IN KITCHEN PRE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SOME BROKEN MISSING DOOR PARTS TO THE SELF SERVICE PASTRY CASE AT FRONT CUSTOMER AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS AND SHELVINGS ROLLING UTILITY CARTS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING SOME LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 232016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 23
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLINGON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT INSIDE ELECTRICAL ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT LABELS. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITESM. OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ARE AND IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA . MUST LABEL CONTAINERS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAIN ON WALL NORTSIDE OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 202015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 20
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD CHIPPING STORAGE SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL, OR REPLACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING BOXES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT MAIN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT BOTH PREP AREAS, REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE FRONT AREA,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MOLDY LOOKING WALL BY FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND LIGHT TOO DIM IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ADD MORE LIGHT,
OCT 32014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS, STORAGE RACKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT COVERS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA NOT PROVIDED WITH END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
SEP 262014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2014
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER COMING UP LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES CLOUDY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS, STORAGE RACKS AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT COVERS IN REAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA NOT PROVIDED WITH END CAPS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS ON ALL LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.
AUG 12013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 1
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING BOXES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT MAIN PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT MAIN PREP AREA AND FRONT SERVING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD, SAME AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESSIVE DUST ON VENT COVER IN WASHROOM AND ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT MAIN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, CLEAN AND RESEAL.
DEC 192011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 19
2011
PASSED
6 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. DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, HOLDING BOXES, CARTS, MIXERS, STOVE AND FRYER.
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; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT BOTH PREP AREAS.
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 REPAIR WALLS AT MAIN PREP AREA AT 1ST FLOOR, CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT BOTH 3PART SINKS FAUCETS.
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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