TORTILLA SOUP.
3809-11 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
9 of 14 inspections passed, 5 failed. 8 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 192016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,
APR 82016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 07/10/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1560097, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP IN COOKING AREA, 34 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, 36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING, 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN ONE DIRECTION OR HANDLES FACING UP,
LARGE AMOUNTS OF ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN, AND REAR AREA PRODUCE DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, AND BOTTOM SHELF IN PRODUCE COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,
JUL 102015PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REFINISH OR REPLACE (STEAM TABLE)CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE GREASE BOX EXTERIOR TOP/COVER WITH GREASE AND RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP IN COOKING AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES (ENTRANCE) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT FAUCET) AND FAUCET NECK AT ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
OCT 302014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly dated in walk in cooler.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floor tiles in walk in cooler that were damaged, shall be repaired/replaced.
Missing light shields in rear kitchen areas, shall be provided/replaced.
APR 12014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Ice bin covers at the bar area are missing.Must provide and maintain. Shelvings inside the Walk-in-cooler are rusty.Must repair and maintain.
Remove excessive grease build-up on exterior surfaces of grease trap box beneath the 3 compartment sink.
Floors inside the furnace rooms,closets are dirty.Clean floors in detail throughout the premises.Elevate stored items inside the closets 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.
Light shield inside the walk-in-cooler is in poor repair.Must repair and maintain with adequate lighting at all times.
Additional exposed handsink is needed at the rear preaparation area/dishwashing machine for handwashing and repair water leaks at drain pipes beneath the 3 compartment sinks at bar areas.
A metal stem thermometer is needed for monitoring food temperatures and maintain at all times.
Ice dispensing utensil for ice machine not properly stored.Must store in a clean container,invert to prevent contamination before use.
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NOV 202013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Walls/ceiling that had peeling paint/.plaster by dish machine area shall be repaired/sealed.
Missing light shields in rear storage area, shall be provided.
Above had no mop sink on premises, must provide mop sink to premises.
NOV 262012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.----------MUST REPAIR FLOOR BASEBOARD IN POOR REPAIR AND WITH HOLES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.-----------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR DINING AREA.
NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
NOTED STANDING WATER (DRAINAGE) IN BETWEEN 2ND COMPARTMENT AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
NOV 162012FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE BAGS CONTAINING FOOD IN BOTH OUTDOOR WASTE CONTAINERS.LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND BAGS FOUND GNAWED AND TORN OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
NO HOT WATER IN CUSTOMER MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES FROM THE EVENING BEFORE. MUST CLEAN DIRTY DISHES DAILY.
THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALL SINKS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH MACHINE, ALL PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS. MUST CLEAN ALL.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INCLUDING FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
WALLS ON COOKS LINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN. MISSING WALL TILES ON COOKS LINE AND IN REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.
NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
JUN 82012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOR NEXT INSPECTION
MAR 282012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY DESIGNED COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR
MAR 202012FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DISHMACHINE IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME,IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE OF 10 ppm CHLORINE,TAG REMAINS ON THE DISHMACHINE ,INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTERTO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN DISHMACHINE HAS BEEN FIXED ,MUST BE 100 ppm CHLORINE FINAL RINSE,NO CITATION ISSUED. EQUIPMENT ORIGINALLY TAGGED ON 9/13/11. PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT.
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. OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED-FOUND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOORS,GIVEN 7 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS,MUST BE RODENT PROOFED; FOUND 30 MICE DROPPINGS BESIDE 2 DOOR COOLER,BEHIND AIR FAN,CORNERS OF ROOM LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,GIVEN 7 DAYS 03-27-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION, RECOMMENDED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE.
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 #557541,09-13-12 NOT CORRECTED,NOW SERIOUS VIOLATION,#33 CAN OPENER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME;#34 FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND STORAGE ROOMS NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE;#36 LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD; #41 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR; GIVEN 7 DAYS 03-27-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH WILL PROPERLY FIT INTO THE DRAINS. MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY DESIGNED COVERS FOR BAR ICE BINS (CURRENTLY USING SHEET PANS).
FOUND THE FOLLOWING UNCLEAN:SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,CHOPPING BOARDS,GREASE BOXES, SHELVES, UNUSED COOLERS, BUCKETS/COVERS OF DISHMACHINE CHEMICALS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT IN PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED,MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD; FURNACE ROOM WITHOUT LIGHT,MUST PROVIDE LIGHT
SEP 132011FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Facility not maintaining proper temperature. Walk-in cooler internal temperature at 53.9 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that internal temperature of cooler must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on walk-in cooler.
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Potentially hazardous foods in cooler stated above not maintaining proper temperature. Found Ribs Tips 10lbs at 52.4 F, Ribs 15 lbs at 52.1 F, Hot links 3 lbs at 53.0 F, Chicken Wings 3 lbs at 52.4 F and Eggs 2 dz at 51.4 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Approximately 33 lbs, value $150. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils not at proper concentration. While in use by employee, low temperature dishmachine not at proper concentration or sanitizing rinse. Chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Chlorine bucket completely empty and establishment didn't have not have any dishmachine sanitizer or chemical test kit available. Instructed that dishmachine must have chlorine sanitizer rinse at 100 ppm to proper sanitize equipment and utensils. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine.
Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming back-up left and right sides of sink. Instructed manager to detail clean grease trap and/or drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Ice bins not covered in bar area. Instructed to provide covers for ice bins to protect ice during storage.
Can opener, exhaust hood, filters and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor behind equipment, along wallbase and storage rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
Ceiling tile not maintained in dining area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Ventilation and light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Gap along wallbase not in prep area behind prep table. Instructed to seal gap and/or install coving.
Light bulb inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb.
Employees door room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
Soda holder in bar area not provided with drainline for liquid waste. Instructed to attacted drainline to holder.
Thermometer not provided for several coolers. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.
Unnecessary articles and unused equipment stored on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
NOV 172010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
NOV 102010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR RECEIPT OF SERVICE FROM A PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN 1 ROOM UNDER POP COOLER,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED MUST BE CONTRACTED WITH A LICENSED PEST COMPANY AND MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR;GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION 11-17-10
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CURRENT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PRESENT,NOT ON SITE ,PREMISES IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MUST SHOW PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED,AT THIS TIME STAFF PREPARED SHRIMP COCKTAIL FOR CUSTOMER
One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY OF INSPECTION REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST AT ALL TIMES POST THE SUMMARY OF INSPECTION REPORT IN THE PREMISES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING HOOD FULL OF GREASE,MUST CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CHOPPING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACK CUTS ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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