Twisted Lizard
Mixed record — 2 of 7 inspections passed
2013-10-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 44.9F TO 46.9F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TE...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER APPROXIMATELY 3LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 46.2F, 3LBS COOKED BEEF AT 45.8F, 10 LBS CHEESE AT 46.7F, 1LB COOKED SHRIMP AT 44F. ALSO OBSERVED FOODS BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED, ONE PAN STACKED ON TO...
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS-CONTAMINATION. 8 DOZEN RAW EGGS ON CARDBOARD FLATS ON TOP COOLER SHELF WITH SEVERAL CRACKED EGGS DRIPPING DOWN ONTO UNCOVERED, FRESH APPLES AND BEETS ON BOTTOM SHELF. ALL CONTAMINATED FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION IS...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO PAPER TOWELS AT COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. EMPLOYEES PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION AND NO CITY CERTIFICATES POSTED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN ON 5-18-12 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS COVERED BY BUSINESS LICENSES AND UNABLE TO SEE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVING INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST. REPAINT/RESEAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DIRTY INTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR ON COOKS LINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE MARGARITA MAKER MACHINE AT BAR TO UNABLE ADEQUATE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PLUMBING INSTALLED. SPRAY ARM HANGING INTO WASH BASIN OF ONE CO...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
GARBAGE IN WASTE BASKETS OVERFLOWING FROM PREVIOUS DAYS SERVICE IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST DISCARD ALL GARBAGE ON DAY OF OPERATION.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
2012-05-18 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP COOLERS WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F AND 47.8F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BELOW 40F. D...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. THE FOLLOWING WAS OBSERVED: GUACAMOLE AT 45.F, SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS AT 46.2F, SHREDDED CHEESE AT 46.7F, VARIOUS SALSAS AND MOLE SAUCES AT 48.0F-67.2F, SOUR CREA...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF BOTH STAND-UP 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS.
2012-05-14 Fail Complaint ▾
No violations found.
2011-06-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED AT RE-INSPECTION THE FOLLOWING ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION...
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 6-23-11 #517420 NOT CORRECTED. #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIO...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT WAS TELEPHONED UPON THIS INSPECTORS A...
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.BULK TORTILLA CHIPS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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.FLOOR BEHIND FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED TILE AND POOLING WATER MUST REPAIR TILES, REMOVE POOLING WATER.
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.WALL AT BLENDER AND MARGARITA MIX MACHINE WITH DRINK SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
2011-06-23 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
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 #154357 ON 4-28-10 NOT CORRECTED. #32- MUST NOT USE TIN F...
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. BULK TORTILLA CHIPS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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. DIRTY ELECTRICAL GLASS WASHER AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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. FLOOR BEHIND FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED TILE AND POOLING WATER MUST REPAIR TILES, REMOVE POOLING WATER. DI...
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. WALL AT BLENDER AND MARGARITA MIX MACHINE WITH DRINK SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST HAVE HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
2010-04-28 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS AND POTS AND PANS MUST BE STOR...
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 PROVIDE PROPER TIGHT FITTING LID FOR BULK ICE BIN FOR ICE TRANSPORTED FROM LOCATION ACROSS THE STREET,1963 N. SHEFF...
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 NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT, OR PIPING ON COOKS LINE.
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 AT REAR POT STORAGE/BOX FREEZER MUST SHIELD.
2010-02-23 Pass Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
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.VIOLATION FROM #44209 ON 12-4-09 MAY REMAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
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