NOV 8
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UNCLE JULIO'S HACIENDA.
BEAT. 38/100
855 W NORTH AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 8, 2023 · passed
Failed 9 of 25 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
25
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
114
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT BAR, PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
AUG 302022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED TORN DOOR SWEEPS/SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OIL AND GREASE SPILL AT OUTDOOR DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN NEAR MARGARITA AND DESSERTS FREEZER.
MAR 22022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 2
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION AT PREP AREA NEAR HOT HOLDING UNITS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLER.
SEP 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING STRIPS OR DISHWASHER THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE OR DISHWASHER THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT BAR, PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/LOW GROUT AT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
AUG 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF RE-INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS RICE, BEEF,SHRIMP, GUACAMOLE AND SALSAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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AUG 172020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2020
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES IN BAR PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES.. FLYING INSIDE AND NEAR ALL FLOOR DRAINS , ON TOP OF STORED LIQUOR BOTTLES ON SHELVES, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SANGRIA MACHINE, AND ON SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SANGRIA SYRUP, SIMPLE SYRUP AND MIXER SPILLED ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE SPILLS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS IN SAID AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
AUG 132020FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 13
2020
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING RICE, SALSA, SHRIMP,CHOPPED TOMATOES AND GUACAMOLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN, IN USE REAR PREP AREA (NEAR WALK IN COOLER) WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. NOTED WATER TEMPERATURE @ 79.3F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F. MUST MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND-WASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES IN BAR PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES.. FLYING INSIDE AND NEAR ALL FLOOR DRAINS , ON TOP OF STORED LIQUOR BOTTLES ON SHELVES, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SANGRIA MACHINE, AND ON SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SANGRIA SYRUP, SIMPLE SYRUP AND MIXER SPILLED ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE SPILLS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS IN SAID AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
NOV 262019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 26
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED POROUS, PITTED BOWLS FOR SERVING GUACAMOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND PROVIDE DURABLE, CORROSION RESISTANT MATERIALS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAY 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA NOZZLE AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON UNDER HOT FOOD LINE ON LOWER SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINS IN HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
APR 32018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 3
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR CADINETS AND STORAGE SHELVING AROUND THE SERVING LINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO NOTED FLOORS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REGROUTING.
APR 62017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 6
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, UNDER THE HOLE IS THE FOUNDATION AND GREASE PIPE THAT RUNS TO THE KITCHEN THAT HAS BEEN CAPPED UP. THE HOLE WAS COVERED WITH A PAN AND FLOOR MAT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE HOLE OPENED UP DUE TO AN UNEVEN FOUNDATION. FACILIY IS HIRING PROFESSIONALS TO DO "MUDJACKING" TO RAISE UP THE SINKING CONCRETE AND LEVEL OFF THE FOUNDATION. THE BAR MUST BE CLOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION AND CDPH MUST BE NOTIFIED OF ALL CONSTRUCTION PERFORMED AT ANY PREP AREAS IN FACILITY.
FEB 172017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 17
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN LIQUOR COOLER AT THE FRONT BAR TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING ARES: CATERING STORAGE AREA, DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN ESPECIALLY IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO REPAIR FLOOR TILE GROUT TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND.
JUL 212016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 21
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE REAR (ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUL 132016FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 13
2016
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1938108 DATED 07/06/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 18- FOUND BOTH SETS OF THE FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF EITHER BOTH SETS OR EITHER SET OF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 29-(#32)-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. (#35) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1938108, DATED 07/06/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 29-(32) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA. (34)-INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. (35)-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SEE VIOLATION #14.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS/PIPES INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST FIND SOURCE OF WHY ICE CONTANTLY ACCUMULATES AND REPAIR IT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE REAR (ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
JUL 62016FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 6
2016
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 60 ON THE WALLS, CEILING, STORAGE RACKS AND SEVERAL SWARMING OVER A STOCK OF ONIONS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. ALSO, FOUND BOTH SETS OF THE FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF EITHER BOTH SETS OR EITHER SET OF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, DAIRY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH (CERTIFICATES POSTED)ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1609997 DATED 01/21/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA. 33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND NOZZLE ON THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BAR AREA. 34-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. 35-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS/PIPES INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST FIND SOURCE OF WHY ICE CONTINOUSLY ACCUMULATES AND REPAIR IT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE REAR (ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
JAN 212016PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2016
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND NOZZLE ON THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BAR AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
CORRECTED.
JAN 152016FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2016
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 24- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE SINK WHEN DRAIN IS OPENED AND WHEN WATER IS RAN INTO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
SEE VIOLATION #14.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND NOZZLE ON THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BAR AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
JAN 72016FAILED11 violationsDETAILS
JAN 7
2016
FAILED
11 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE SINK WHEN DRAIN IS OPENED AND WHEN WATER IS RAN INTO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1575217 DATED 09/14/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. 33-DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND NOZZLE ON THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BAR AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
SEP 162015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 16
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
SEP 142015FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2015
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575217 ON 9/4/15 NOT CORRECTED: 18/ - OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SEE VIOLATION #14.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
SEP 42015FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 4
2015
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 44.9F, CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP AT 44F, SHREDDED CHEESE AT 46.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 130# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $140. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
OCT 32014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 3
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
SEP 262014FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2014
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER, CHEMICAL PPM 0 IN THREE SANITIZER BUCKETS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE FROM REPORT #1459245 ON 4-29-14 30-LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. 34-GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. 35-SECURE LOOSE CEILING VENT IN NORTH PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. 38-REPAIR LEAKS UNDER SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SOUTH SINK IN BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SODA GUNS IN BAR AND DOOR GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR ALL LEAKS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.
APR 292014PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 29
2014
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET ALONG WAIT STATION IN PREP AREA(DEAD ROACH).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SECURE LOOSE CEILING VENT IN NORTH PREP AREA NER ICE MACHINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKS UNDER SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SOUTH SINK IN BAR AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT IN BAR AREA.
FEB 142013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 14
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Ice bins in bar not provided with covers. Instructed to install ice bins covers.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace missing floor tile in prep area and detail clean floor under and around equipment.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in hot water tank room not maintained. Instructed to repair and seal openings and repaint.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Water leaking from one compartment sink near walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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