TIO LUIS TACOS INC..

Chicago Health Dept

3856 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

14 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2016.

Last inspected Feb 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 11

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING DRYWALL SECTIONS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT ANY CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT CEILING.

FEB 3

2016

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHORIZO AT 48.7F, PORK AT 46.7F, CHEESE AT 49.6F, AND TRIPE AT 43.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $120. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST AND WAS ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, OBSERVED THE SAME HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WAS A CONTAINER OF SHRIMP BEING STORED IN THE HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND TO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS INSIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WRAPPED IN PLASTIC AND RAW BEEF WRAPPED IN PLASTIC STORED IN THE SAME PULLOUT DRAWER IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE ALL TYPES OF RAW FOODS SO THAT THEY DO NOT CROSS CONTAMINATE EACH OTHER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Employee Hygiene

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IMPROPERLY THAWED IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FROZEN SHIRMP BEING THAWED IN A STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINER WITH STANDING WATER IN IT INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN A PROPER LOCATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE AREA NEXT TO THE STAIRCASE BETWEEN THE BASEMENT AND DINING ROOM. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED A FLY STRIP IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE A STORAGE SHELF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING DRYWALL SECTIONS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT ANY CHIPPED PAINT ON THE BASEMENT CEILING.

JAN 8

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT WALL BEHIND 1 COMP SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE PIPE AT THE LARGE 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 6

2015

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Facility Condition

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED THE OUTER WALL SINKS WITH OUT HOT WATER AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO USE SINKS IN COMMON AREAS WHICH HAVE HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT WALL BEHIND 1 COMP. SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REPAINT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE PIPE AT THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

NOV 4

2014

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN IN BASEMENT WITH SLIMEY RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINATAIN INTERIOR REACH IN FREEZER IN GARAGE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS ON BOTTOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT WET WITH WATER SEEPING IN FROM GROUND THROUGH TILES. TILES ARE LOOSE AND GROUT IS NEEDED. FLOOR IS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT AND SINKS. FLOORS NEED TO BE DRY AT ALL TIMES. FLOORS NEED TO BE GROUTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL MISSING OR LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALL. OBSERVED CEILING IN VARIOUS SPOTS IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR BASEMENT CEILING SO THAT ALL AREAS ARE SMOOTH AND FINISHED. MAINTAIN.OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN GARAGE WITH RAW WOOD. ALL AREAS OF GARAGE MUST BE FINISHED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSEVED LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT CEILING NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PIPE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE AREA WITH EXCESS EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER. ALL EXCESS EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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OCT 24

2014

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, AND REACH IN FREEZER IN OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA. GARAGE DOOR AND EXIT/ENTRY DOOR ARE NOT RODENT INSECT PROOF. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 FLIES IN AREA. ALL DOORS MUST BE CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN IN BASEMENT WITH SLIMEY RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINATAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN GARAGE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS ON BOTTOM. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN GARAGE WITH RAW WOOD. ALL AREAS OF GARAGE MUST BE FINISHED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND REFRIGERATOR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSEVED LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT CEILING NEAR 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PIPE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE AREA WITH EXCESS EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER. ALL EXCESS EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

FEB 21

2014

PASS 14 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS WITH CONTENTS AND DATE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DAMAGED GASKETS IN ALL 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FRYER ON FIRST FLOOR AND FRYER IN BASEMENT WITH GREASE BUILDUP IN LOWER COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN BOTH.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EVERYTHING OFF FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR BY BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA WITH UNSEALED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND/OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS IN BACK DOUBLE-DOOR EXIT HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS IN BASEMENT WITH EXPOSED, UNSEALED CONCRETE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND/OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING WITH RAW WOOD EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT ABOVE DRY STORAGE AND IN KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT WITH LEAKS AT HOT WATER FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

FOUND NO THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NEAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

APR 24

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXIERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT REAR PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP ON SHIELDS AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA

APR 17

2013

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED REAR EXIT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND ON SIDES OF DOOR MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Serious Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASHBOWLS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 MUST REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXIERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT REAR PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP ON SHIELDS AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE CHEST PREP COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

JUL 3

2012

PASS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND SOME HOLES IN THE NORTH WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THEM SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT BY TH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM OR YOU CAN GET THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THAT COVER THE LIGHT BULBS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTES TO REPAIR OE REMOVE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAR 9

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: COOKED BEEF (49.0F) AND CHILE RELLENOS (53.9F). NO DATES OR TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED. APPROX 30LBS $400 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN POTS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND INVERT SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR UNFINISHED AND HOLES NOTED. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. LOOSE/MISSING WALLBASE IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND HAVE WALLBASE TIGHT FITTING. SMALL HOLES NOTED IN WALLS IN REAR BY UTILITY SINK. SEAL SAME. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS IN GARAGE STORAGE AREA.

DEC 2

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS& COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. 1-DOOR PREP COOLER & VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FILTERS,ALL USED & UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM & WALL TILE& CEILING LEADING TO BASEMENT & IN BASEMENT,REAR HALL WAY.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND PARTIAL WALL IN BASEMENT AT POT & PAN STORAGE,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE OR PROVIDE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD & BURNT OUT BULB IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA..

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

NOV 22

2010

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS& COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. 1-DOOR PREP COOLER & VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FILTERS,ALL USED & UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM & WALL TILE& CEILING LEADING TO BASEMENT & IN BASEMENT,REAR HALL WAY.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND PARTIAL WALL IN BASEMENT AT POT & PAN STORAGE,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE OR PROVIDE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD & BURNT OUT BULB IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA..

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

NOV 9

2010

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY MORE THAN 25 IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA.GARAGE DOOR DOOR SWEEPS WORN WHERE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER IS STORED.ALSO DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT DISH AREA HAS STANDING & POOLING WATER IN CRACKS OF TILES & SUMP PUMP LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.SEAL OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES,REPLACE DOOR SWEEPS & SUMP PUMP LID.REMOVE STANDING WATER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/9/10.

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #156068 2/23/09 NOT CORRECTED #32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS OF PREP TABLES.#33 MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLES.#34 MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN SAME AREAS & GROUTING.#35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT & WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS.#38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BASEMENT RAER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS& COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.

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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN GARAGE WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. 1-DOOR PREP COOLER & VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FILTERS,ALL USED & UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT.

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.MUST CLEAN CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM & CEILING LEADING TO BASEMENT & IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND PARTIAL WALL IN BASEMENT AT POT & PAN STORAGE,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.

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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE OR PROVIDE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD & BURNT OUT BULB IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA..

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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