TELOLOAPAN.
5637-5639 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 242011PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM
NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER, FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER.
AUG 182011PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND FACILITIES (REACH-IN COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (PREP AREA). NOTED AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. THE SAID REACH-IN COOLER WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE BY THE CDPH. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A STATEMENT TO 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-0005(A)
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. NOTED PORK PASTOR AT 53.1F, REFRIED BEANS AT 53.7F, TACO MEAT AT 55.7, SALSA VERDE AT 52,9F STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $200.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 30 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. ALL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.
NOTED WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER, FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER.
AUG 42011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD AROUND WINDOW FRAME BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR
INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES AROUND FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING AT FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING ABOVE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.(SALON AREA).-------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AT MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM (SALON SIDE).
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT FOOD PREP AREA (ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED).
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING (HOT) HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.-----NOTED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM HAND SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
SEP 12010PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD AROUND WINDOW FRAME BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES AROUND FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING AT FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING ABOVE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.(SALON AREA).-------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP AT MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM (SALON SIDE).
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT FOOD PREP AREA (ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED).
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING (HOT) HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.-----NOTED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM HAND SINK.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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