SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TIERRA MAR.

BEAT. 40/100

6316 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 13, 2017 · passed

Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 13
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, RAW CONCRETE WITH UNEVEN SURFACES CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES. SECTION OF WALL INBETWEEN HOT TANK AND PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR MISSING DRYWALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS AND CEILING A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WALLBASE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MISSING, LARGE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME

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

LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

JUN 2
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, RAW CONCRETE WITH UNEVEN SURFACES CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES. SECTION OF WALL INBETWEEN HOT TANK AND PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR MISSING DRYWALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS AND CEILING A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WALLBASE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MISSING, LARGE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

MAY 26
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

WALK IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F . EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATED ON CONDENSOR. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE TO PROPERLY STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-005A.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(FISH, RICE, ETC). NOR VALID CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

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

RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, RAW CONCRETE WITH UNEVEN SURFACES CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES. SECTION OF WALL INBETWEEN HOT TANK AND PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR MISSING DRYWALL. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS AND CEILING A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WALLBASE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MISSING, LARGE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION SYSTEM IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

MAY 19
2017
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE: 3 LARGE CONTAINERS OF CEVICHE IN WALK IN COOLER AT 48.9F-59.8F, LARGE CONTAINER OF CEVICHE IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AT 48.9F (DATED SUNDAY 5/14). ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX 30 LBS $100 VALUE. VIOLATION 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT ADDITIONAL PREP AREA ADDED IN REAR. PRIOR APPROVAL NOT OBTAINED FROM HEALTH DEPT FOR ADDITIONAL PREP AREA. CEVICHE PREPARED, PLATED, AND LIMES CUT IN THIS PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, CONTAINER OF VEGETABLES IN SINK. INSTD TO HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND HAVE BASIN CLEAR AT ALL TIMES. NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK/PROOF OF SERVICE NOT AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, FISH). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-012A SERIOUS.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/31/16 REPORT 1735165 NOT CORRECTED: 33 THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES AND CONTACT SURFACES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 34 : FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING WHERE BROKEN. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED FROM 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 35 WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 38 LEAK IN BASEMENT WATER PIPE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HAND SINK NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE PREP TABLE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD SYSTEM AND REACH IN FREEZERS ARE LOCATED. MUST INSTALL SINK OR REMOVE PREP ITEMS 41 ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL AND OR ORGANIZATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

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

RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEEZERS IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION AND BUCKLING SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, RAW CONCRETE WITH UNEVEN SURFACES CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. WALLBASE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM MISSING, LARGE GAP BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. NO LIGHT IN BASEMENT FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

APR 8
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES AND CONTACT SURFACES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

: FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING WHERE BROKEN. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED FROM 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR KIN THE WALK IN COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK IN BASEMENT WATER PIPE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HAND SINK NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE PREP TABLE AND REACH IN FREEZERS ARE LOCATED. MUST INSTALL SINK OR REMOVE PREP ITEMS

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

ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL AND OR ORGANIZATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 31
2016
FAILED
10 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. IE...SHRIMP, FISH AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION TO PROPERLY TEST SANITATIZING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-29-16 INSP #372 #33 OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS OVER 1ST.FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOPS. #34OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. #45 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO, AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AT PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP TABLES AND CONTACT SURFACES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING WHERE BROKEN. ALL STANDING WATER MUST BE REMOVED FROM 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR KIN THE WALK IN COOLER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK IN BASEMENT WATER PIPE IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. HAND SINK NEEDED IN BASEMENT AREA WHERE PREP TABLE AND REACH IN FREEZERS ARE LOCATED. MUST INSTALL SINK OR REMOVE PREP ITEMS.

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

ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF REMOVAL AND OR ORGANIZATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 28
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED AND PREPARED RICE 143.6*F , CEVICHE 39*F AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

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

OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS OVER 1ST.FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOPS.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED TWO LIGHTS OUT ABOVE THE 1ST FLOOR CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO, AT THIS TIME.

SEP 4
2014
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WALK IN DOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. SPLASHGUARDS NEED TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED ON EACH SIDE OF HANDWASH SINK.OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION AND DRIPPING OF CONDENSER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. ABATE DRIPPING AND ICE ACCUMLATION.

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

FOUND SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER. OBSERVED IN BETWEEN TABLES AT SERVICE STATION WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SUBSTANCES. CLEAN INBETWEEN TABLES.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR OF WAITRESS SERVICE AREA. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE ABLE TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

OBSERVED SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT CRAWLSPACE WITH CLUTTER AND OTHER UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT. ALL UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED IN ORDER TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.OBSERVED OUTDOOR SIDE AREA ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING WITH OLD SINKS AND OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM SIDE YARD.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITHIN ICE. STORE ALL SCOOPS IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OUTSIED OF ICE TO MINIMIZE HAND CONTACT WITH HANDLE OF ICE AND ICE.

AUG 26
2014
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT OVERFLOWING WHEN 1 COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT IS RELEASED. ABATE LEAKING CONDITION AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF WALK IN DOOR WITH PEELING PAINT. RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN. SPLASHGUARDS NEED TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED ON EACH SIDE OF HANDWASH SINK.

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

OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION AND DRIPPING OF CONDENSER WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. ABATE DRIPPING AND ICE ACCUMLATION.

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

OBSERVED IN BETWEEN TABLES AT SERVICE STATION WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STICKY SUBSTANCES. CLEAN INBETWEEN TABLES.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR OF WAITRESS SERVICE AREA. ALL FLOORS NEED TO BE ABLE TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

OBSERVED OUTDOOR SIDE AREA ON WEST SIDE OF BUILDING WITH OLD SINKS AND OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRIS MUST BE REMOVED FROM SIDE YARD.

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

OBSERVED SOUTH SIDE OF BASEMENT CRAWLSPACE WITH CLUTTER AND OTHER UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT. ALL UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED IN ORDER TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED WITHIN ICE. STORE ALL SCOOPS IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER OUTSIED OF ICE TO MINIMIZE HAND CONTACT WITH HANDLE OF ICE AND ICE.

MAY 1
2014
PASSED
1 violation
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND SMALL REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.

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