JUN 12
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TROPI CUBA.
BEAT. 18/100
3000 W LYNDALE ST · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 12, 2020 · passed
Failed 6 of 18 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
116
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Aug 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 282020FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 28
2020
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48.7F, MILK AT 49.5F, BEEF AT 54.4F, PORK AT 51.3F, CREAM CHEESE AT 48.2F, AND HAM AT 47.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 45# OF FOOD WORTH $300. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU OR MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE THE ITEMS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED FLAN STORED IN THE PREP COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF PREMISES, NET CONTENTS, AND INGREDIENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMTING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,OVEN,FRYER CABINET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK BUILD UP ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WIRES AND ALONG WALL BASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SERVICE COUNTER AND FROM BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES.
AUG 222019FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 22
2019
FAILED
17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMTING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INSIDE OF PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF BASIN.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. RAW CHICKEN 59.0F,1.5LBS. SLICED HAM 50.0F,1.5LBS. COOKED PORK 51.8F..5LBS. SHREEDED LETTUCE 52.5F..5LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 56.1F.2LBS. COOKED PORK 55.0F.3LBS. RAW STEAK 67.3F.1.5LBS. COOKED PORK GRAVY 70.2F.4LBS. COOKED RICE & BEANS 45.1F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.16.5LBS. $60.30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 54.3F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN REAR PREP TABLES.ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND NEXT TO FURNANCE ALONG WALL BASE,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF BOTH FLOOR PLANTS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/22/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2" GAP ALONG SIDE OF SIDE DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,OVEN,FRYER CABINET.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AROUND LID AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULK BUILD UP ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE AND MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WIRES AND ALONG WALL BASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SERVICE COUNTER AND FROM BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLES.
DEC 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED THAT PREMISE DOESN'T HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ONE AND ALL EMPLOYEE SHOULD READ AND SIGN POLICY. EXAMPLE OF POLICY PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION NOT ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED THAT PROPER TRASH CANS WITH A COVER ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY TRASH CAN FOR WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED THAT FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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DEC 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED THAT PREMISE DOESN'T HAVE WRITEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGGREEMENT.MUST PROVIDE ONE AND ALL EMPLOYEE SHOULD READ AND SIGN POLICY. EXAMPLE OF POLICY PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.010. CITATION NOT ISSUED .GRACE PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FOR COPMLIANCE GRANTED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED THAT WRITEN ROCEDURE FOR CLEANING IN CEASE VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL ACCIDENTS IS NOT PRESENTED. EXAMPLE OF POLICY PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION NOT ISSUED .GRACE PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FOR COPMLIANCE GRANTED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THAT FOOD STORED IN FOOD PREP COOLER SHOWS TEMPERATURES HGHER THAN RECOMENDED(PORK STEAK 49.5,CHEESE 49.0, MARINATED STEAK 49.3)AIR THERMOMETAR INSIEDE COOLING UNIT SHOWS TEMERATURE OF 50 F .FOOD VOLUNTARELY DISCARDED.COOLING UNIT TAGED.PRIOTITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005 .ALL TCS FOOD SHOULD BE CEPT ON TEPERATURE NIT HIGHER THAN 41F.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THAT READY TO IT FOOD (PORK STEAK,MARINATED CHICKEN,POOLED COOKED PORK)ARE STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATING OR MARKING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION NOT ISUED GRACE PERIOD FOR CORRECTION EXTENDED FOR 90 DAYS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED THAT FACILITY DOESNT HAVE PROER FOOD THERMOMETERS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION NOT ISSUED .EXTENDED GRACE PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FOR CORRECTION APPROVED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED THAT DIRTY DISHES STORED ON FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR IN MANER TO PREVENT POSIBLE CROSSCONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED USE OF NON REUSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS AND GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST USE ONLY FOOD APPROVED CLEAN WASHIBLE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THAT SLICING AND CUTING EQUIPMENT IS STORED WITHOUT PROER CLEANING.ALL EQUIPMENT AFTER USE SHOULD BE WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZED BEFORE STORED AND BEFORE REUSED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THAT WATERS STOPERS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE NOT IN WORKING CONDITION OR ARE MISSING.MUST PROVIDE PROPER FUNCTIONAL STOPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THAT PROPER THRASH CANS WITH COVER ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR UNISEX BATHROOM.MUST PROVIDE SANITARY THRASHCAN FOR WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THAT FLOORS ARE DIRTY UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING END PROTECTORS ON LIGHTBULBS OVER FOOD PREP AND DISHWASNIG AREA. MUST ROVIDE PROPER LIGH SHIELDS OVER FOOD ARAEAS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFICATION OF MANAGER ALERGEN TRAINING NOT PRESENTED. MUST PROVIDE ONE AND HAVE IT IN FACILITY FOR REVIEW.
SEP 72017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had food debris accumulation not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving, fan guards not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices)
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
JAN 182017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 18
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED FLOOR EXPOSED RAW WOOD IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALSO OBSERVED WINDOW COVERED WITH RAW WOOD. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 112017FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2017
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED OBSERVED DUMSTER OVERFLOWING WITH LID IN POOR REPAIR BROKEN AND VENTED PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS FRIED RICE CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH, CHICKEN STEW ETC, INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD IEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORED MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OBSERVED FLOOR EXPOSED RAW WOOD IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALSO OBSERVED WINDOW COVERED WITH RAW WOOD. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. VISIBLE AND WORKIG THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 152016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 15
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR WITH ICE BUILD UP.
SEP 62016FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 6
2016
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NOTED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR THE FINAL RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED FOOD PARTICLES,SPILLS AND DIRT ON FOOD PREPPING EQUIPMENT(BLENDERS, POTATO CUTTER,SLICERS ETC)AT THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE....NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE....INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR WITH ICE BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR PREP AREA....MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACK ON FLOOR AT THE ROOM WITH UTILITY ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED STAINS ON WALLS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 112015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 11
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE AND REPAINT RUSTY PREP SHELF IN PREP/COOKING AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY WALK-IN COOLER) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 22014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 2
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO POST CONSUMER ADVISORY EITHER IN MENUS OR IN FACILITY IN PLAIN SIGHT FOR CUSTOMERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND SERVICE COUNTER WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON WALK IN COOLER VENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALL DAMAGED UNDER SERVICE COUNTER, EXPOSING RAW WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF WALLS AND FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 212013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 1ST 3-DR COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INNDER LINING OF THE ICEBOX FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE FROST BUILD-UP AT BOTH ICEBOX FREEZERS AND ICE CREAM FREEZER LOCATED AT THE FRONT OF THE STORE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLWOING ITEMS: EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT MAIN GRILL STATION, AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER TO REM0VE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST TIGHTEN COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE PREP SINK TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE BASE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE REAR MOP ROOM CLOSET.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WET MOPS WITH MOP HEADS UP SO AS TO DRY PROPERLY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
JUL 162012FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
UNABLE TO PRESENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, AND HAVE ASSESSABLE AT ALL TIMES SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY WIRE SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH, AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSED HAND WASH IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA AT ESPRESSO MACHINE SIDE,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS, REAR STORAGE AREA REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INTERIOR THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COOLERS, AND FREEZERS, MUST ALSO PROVIDE LONG STEM THEM FOR TAKING FOOD TEMP
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE
SEP 72011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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 REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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.LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED AT REAR MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 292011FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 29
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS BENEATH GROCERY STORAGE SHELVINGS AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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 PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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 REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS, UNDER GROCERY SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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.LIGHT BULBS NOT SHIELDED AT REAR MUST PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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