THE GRINGO.
1202 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 14 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 122020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED TORN/HANGING GASKETS ON 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT BAR/AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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.
APR 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED
APR 222019FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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 PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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
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.
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 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTS IN SANITIZING BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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.
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 RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED
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. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S IN CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
NOTED MISSING FILTER AND BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
JUL 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 EMPLOYEE'S IN CITY SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
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).
PREMISES HAS NO MOP SINK FOR CLEANING OR PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, WALK IN COOLER AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
NOTED MISSING FILTER AND BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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OCT 252017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND MAITAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
SEP 232016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND DEEP FRYER.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AND BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN ICE HANDLE UP OR IN A CLEAN BIN.
SEP 12015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 AND BUTTERMILK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
REPLACE THE LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
DEC 162014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON KITCHEN AND BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
APR 282014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IN BAR AREA AND SINKS IN PREP AREA.
REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA.
REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOV 82013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Ice bins not provided with covers. Instructed to provide covers to protect ice during storage.
Soda gun holders not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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 exhaust fan.
Thermometer not provided for walk-in cooler or prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer inside coolers conspicuously.
JAN 112013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
DEC 262012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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.
MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
DEC 272010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
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.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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.
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: 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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE.
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