OCT 17
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TRASPASADA RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 60/100
3144 N CALIFORNIA AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 17, 2025 · passed
11 of 19 inspections passed, 1 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED COVERED WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED IN COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT WHILE COOLING TO FACILITATE HEAT TRANSFER AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT THE TWO SAUCE COOLERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASE COVING ALONG THE WALL AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BASE COVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTURES PROPERLY COVED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED COOK USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS WHILE PREPARING TACO PLATE. OBSERVED COOK TOUCHING DICED TOMATOES, SHREDDED CHEESE, SHREDDED LETTUCE AND COOKED TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE ASSEMBLING TACO PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHEN PREPARING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOP IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 262023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN BEEF AND GROUND BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR) IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT) IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED SOME FLOOR TILE WITH DEEP SEAMS NEEDS TO BE REGROUTED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA (BY THE EXIT DOOR).
JUL 132022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 13
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 62022FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 6
2022
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.OBSERVED BEEF TONGUE AT 49.1 F AND RICE AT 88.0 F.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT (TCS FOODS) AT 135 F OR ABOVE AND ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41 F OR BELOW.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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MAR 312021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 31
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BOTH UNISEX TOLIET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED LEFT UNISEX TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGOUT THE FACILITY (FOOD PREP, DISH AREA, AND REAR NEAR RESTROOM). INSTRUCTED REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58(NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2366849 DATED FOR 04/03/20 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE.
APR 32020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 3
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR NEAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED MINOR PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. MUST REPAINT, CLEAN OR REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
JAN 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASH BOWL AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT HANDWASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT LABELED (BEANS, RICE CONTAINERS). MUST LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (BY COOKLINE) CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN COOLER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR GROUT LOW/IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHWASH ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
AUG 32017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER- BEANS AT 58.1 F, BEEF TONGUE AT 54.1 F AND PORK AT 47.2 F. FOUND SAID ITEMS INSIDE LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS. HOWEVER FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPRATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 38.9 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ICE BUILD UP INSIDE JUICE COOLER/FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
DEC 52016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 5
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WARPED STAINLESS STEEL PLATE AT THE EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE FLAT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND IN GOOD REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR AREA. FOUND ROLLED-UP PLASTIC WRAP BEING USED AS SINK STOPPERS. MUST PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES AT THE SMALL BLACK REFRIGERATOR LOCATED UNDER THE CASH REGISTER.
MAY 162016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AT ALL TIMES FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST STORE ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND CHICKEN AND BEEF BEING STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS IN THE FREEZER NEXT TO THE WALKIN COOLER AND IN THE FREEZER IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN/REPAINT RUSTY BOTTOM SHELF AT THE PREP TABLE LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND ABOVE VERY RUSTY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR HOLE AT THE WALL ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOMS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE 2-SLIDING DOOR PESPI COOLER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST HAVE NEW EMPLOYEES OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDED LOG PROVIDING PROOF FOR NEW HIRES.
JUN 302015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMEPRATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INISDE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 6 POUNDS OF COOKED RICE AT 50.1F,5 POUNDS OF COOKED BEANS AT 88.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.AT THIS TIME, MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 11 POUNDS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $170. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND SEAL RAW WOODEN SHELVING SURFACES AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.ALSO,REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET AT FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT KITHEN AREA AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 312014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 31
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CHIPPING RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL,
JUL 282014PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 28
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION READING 47'F, OWNERS WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE COOLER AND HAD CALLED OUT A REPAIR MAN TO REPAIR COOLER WHO ARRIVED ON SITE AT THE TIME I ARRIVED, REPAIR MAN HAD TO GO OUT AND GET A PART FOR THE COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ALL FOODS TO ANOTHER COOLER, UNTIL HE RETURNS, COOLER TAGGED AT THIS TIME, MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVE ONCE COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, FAX NUMBER 3127468040 NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME, PER SUPERVISOR TS, FOODS READING 40-42'F,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CHIPPING RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL,
APR 142014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 14
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR NOT MAINTAINING AIR TEMP OF COOLER AT 40'F AND BELOW, OR FOOD TEMP AT 40'F, COOLER READING 49.5, AND FOODS RANGING FROM 49-51'F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE OF COOLER FOR ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST MAINTAIN COOLER TEMP 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPS, SUCH AS: RICE, BEANS, BEEF TONGUE, CHEESE, COOKED AND RAW CHICKEN, COOKED PORK SKINS, COOKED GROUND BEEF, MARINADE STEAK, PORK, TAMALES, SOUPS, PORK LEG, TRIPE, SHRIMP, AND STEAM BEEF, TEMPS READING BETWEEN 49-51', ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF ABOUT $4,000.00 AND 800 POUNDS, INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS MUST BE STORED 40' OR BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND AND IN CORNERS OF ALL EQUIPMENT,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN VENT COVERS,
AUG 72013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOODS OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM.MUST REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE DRY FOOD SHELVES IN THE STORAGE ROOM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ATM MACHINE AND THE AIR CONDITIONER ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
VENT INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM HALLWAY. DAMAGED FRAME OF THE EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PREP AREA, MUST BE SHIELDED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH RICE MILK. MUST PROVIDE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA, HELPING AND HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
JUN 182012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON DOORS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF REAR PREP AREA PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMET AND FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE ROOM, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE WASHROOMS AND AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
MAY 102010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE FOR POTS INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE GRILL AND FRYER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSRTUCTED TO REPLACE.
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.OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FRONT VENT AND REAR VENT DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
JAN 252010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN TOP OF FRONT STOVE, AND CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REAR PREP(SOUTH).
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.OBSERVED SEVERAL; WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER ON BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, (LARGE PANS)
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