TELOLOAPAN.

Chicago Health Dept

5637-5639 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2011.

5 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2011.

Last inspected Aug 2011. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 24

2011

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM

Critical Pest Activity

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

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER.

AUG 18

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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)

Critical Food Temperature

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

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)

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

Critical Pest Activity

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

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER.

AUG 4

2011

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES AROUND FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING AT FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

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).

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT FOOD PREP AREA (ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

Critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

SEP 1

2010

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL LOOSE FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES AROUND FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING AT FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 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).

Minor Sanitation

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

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).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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. 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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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

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.

AUG 23

2010

FAIL 0 violations

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-07-05. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

Report an error on this page →