The Gringo

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

OBSERVED TORN/HANGING GASKETS ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT BAR/AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED DARK STAINED AND DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS THAT CAN BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED EFFECTIVELY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT STACKED UP WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; SHRIMP, CHICKEN, BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING P...

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; SHRIMP, CHICKEN, BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING P...

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE CLEANED AND SERVICED BEFORE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATI...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ONSITE FOR 3-COMP SINK, OR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES AT 3-COMP SINK, AND ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 55F TO S 65F. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the RET...

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED; #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. #56 NOTED MISSING FILTER AND BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT...

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PREMISES STILL HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, STEAK, TACO AND PORK. ALSO NO VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER T...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING FILTER AND BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, STEAK, TACO AND PORK. ALSO NO VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOY...

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT PREMISES ( EXPOSED HAND SINKS & INSIDE WASHROOM SINKS,3 COMP SINKS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY #7-38-030(C).

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PREMISES HAS NO MOP SINK FOR CLEANING OR PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING FILTER AND BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

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

THE GASKETS AROUND THE MINI REFRIGERATOR ARE STICKY AND PREVENTING THE DOOR TO BE EASILY OPENED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE STICKY SUBSTANCE AROUND THE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAITAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST EMPTY THE GREASE TRAP AND GROUT OUT THE LINES TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND PREVENT FUTURE WASTE WATER BACKUPS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE THE BEVERAGE LINES FROM THE CONSUMABLE ICE OR REROUTE LINES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND DEEP FRYER.

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

INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT ARE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AND BAR AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN ICE HANDLE UP OR IN A CLEAN BIN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F, AND THE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESES...

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COOLERS. OBSERVED HUMMUS AT 47.7F, HAMBURGERS AT 44.1F, BUTTERMILK AT 52.3F, CHEESES AT 48.9F, EGGS AT 46.5F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 48.1F, SOUR CREAM AT 47.5F. MANAGEMEN...

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.

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

REPLACE THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON KITCHEN AND BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

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

ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IN BAR AREA AND SINKS IN PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

Ice bins not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers to protect ice during storage.

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

Soda gun holders not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Drainlines not installed at soda gun holders. Instructed to install drainlines. Sink stoppers not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to replace sink stoppers. Exhaust fan in women's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair ex...

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided for walk-in cooler or prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer inside coolers conspicuously.

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

MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANI...

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

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

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.FOUND DRAIN LINES AT BAR GUNS NOT CONNECTED,RAW WOODEN SHELVING MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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 ELEVATE THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

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.EXPOSED BRICK WALL BEHIND BAR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE, SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS AND CEILING FAN BLADES ABOVE DINING AREA REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

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...