VALENTINA RESTAURANT.
4506 W 63RD ST · CHICAGO LAWN, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 20 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 222021FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO ONE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED
NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. WHILE HOLDING TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF, CHICKEN, EGGS ETC.... PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE PINK SLIME BUILD UP AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO ACTIVITY NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 262019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
4-501.12: ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
SEP 242019FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AND BAR AREA. ALSO EXTREME CLUTTER/UNECESSARY EQUIPMENT, ETC THROUGH OUT REAR BAR AREA (OLD TOOLS, FOOD, WOOD, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
4-501.12: ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
ENFORCEMENT BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY 8-404.13 (B3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM 9/17/19 REPORT 2312427 NOT CORRECTED 16 INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. 25 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS ( STEAK COOKED TO ORDER, CEVICHE). INSTD TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AS REQUIRED. 41 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. 47 OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMPARMENT SINKS. 49 OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. 53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. 55 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR CEILING. OBSERVED LOOSE GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED. 55 OBSERVED SMOKE BUILDUP ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING, WALLS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS. 56 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 57 OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAIALABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. -
SEE 59
SEP 172019FAILED13 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION ISSUED ABOVE.
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION ISSUED ABOVE.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR/BEVERAGE AREA, LOWER LEVEL BAR AREA AND REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN ALL BEVERAGE/BAR AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA WITH SOILED EQUIPMENT IN SINK AND MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF SINK, INACCESSIBLE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND HAVE SINK ACCESIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIOIRITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION ISSUED ABOVE.
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
IMPROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE AND BEANS) OWNER STATES. OWNER STATES RICE AND BEANS COOKED YESTERDAY (OVER 15 HOURS) RICE AND BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (47F-68.8F) AT THIS TIME. INSTD ON PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY.
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE: CONTAINER OF GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE AT 64.4F NEXT TO GRILL, 2 CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEANS IN WALK IN COOLER RANGING FROM 64.4-68.8F, AND LARGE CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE 47.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPROX 25LBS $200 VALUE.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS, STEAK ARE COOKED TO ORDER, CEVICHE). INSTD TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AS REQUIRED. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
IMPROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES FOR COOLING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS). INSTD TO ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER AND LOOSELY COVERED.
ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGH OUT WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
CONDENSOR LEAKING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION 60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/14/19 REPORT 2293597 NOT CORRECTED: 41 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. 47 OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMPARMENT SINKS. 49 OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. 51 OBSERVED LEFT FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AND DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MAINTAIN. 53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. 55 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR CEILING. OBSERVED LOOSE GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED. 55 OBSERVED SMOKE BUILDUP ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING, WALLS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS. 56 OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 57 OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAIALABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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JUN 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR/BEVERAGE AREA, LOWER LEVEL BAR AREA AND REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN ALL BEVERAGE/BAR AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE POSTED ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMPARMENT SINKS.
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED LEFT FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AND DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR CEILING. OBSERVED LOOSE GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
OBSERVED SMOKE BUILDUP ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING, WALLS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 142019FAILED21 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED INOPERABLE HAND DRYER AND NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN WEST UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR/BEVERAGE AREA, LOWER LEVEL BAR AREA AND REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN ALL BEVERAGE/BAR AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA AND UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD STORED IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE POSTED ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMPARMENT SINKS.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED LEFT FAUCET LEAKING ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AND DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WAST RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN AND UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND REPAIR CEILING. OBSERVED LOOSE GROUT ON FLOOR TILES NEAR GREASE TRAP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO GROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED.
OBSERVED SMOKE BUILDUP ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING, WALLS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DRY MOPS TO PREVENT SOILING OF WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAIALABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
DEC 62017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARD BOARD ON THE 2 TIER CART, ALSO THIS CART IS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD, AND REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE CARTS. ALSO REPLACE THE REAR FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BAR, AND REAR BAR WITH OUT HAND SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TP REPAIR.
OCT 132017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARD BOARD ON THE 2 TIER CART, ALSO THIS CART IS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD, AND REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE CARTS. ALSO REPLACE THE REAR FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR.
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE
OBSERVED MISSING WALL COVING IN BASEMENT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN REAR KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILING.
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BAR, AND REAR BAR WITHOUT HAND SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 142016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, CLEAN SINKS AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT HAND SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR AT P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 122016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING TILES MISSING IN REAR BANQUET AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CORRECT LEAKS AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT P-TRAP AND HANDSINK P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
MUST INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 212015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN CHAR GRILL, AND DEFROST THE BOX FREEZERS.
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE LOWER DINING AND REAR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT NOZZLE, BEING NELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC WRAP.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
AUG 292014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO LABEL THE MEDIUM AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST/WORN PAINT. INSTD TO PAINT IT. THE GASKETS AROUND THE WALKIN COOLER DOOR AND AROUND THE UPRIGHT REACHIN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR THRY ARE RIPPED AND TORN. MUST REPLACE THEM
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS TOP, SIDES, FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL SINKS, POP GUNS, GUN HOLDERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AERA UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN THEM.
THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN THEM.
FEB 52013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST/WORN PAINT. INSTD TO PAINT SAME. CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
CAN OPENER, ROLLING CARTS, AND UNUSED LOWER LEVEL BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS. CLEAN VENT COVER IN PREP COOLER.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS TO BE STORED PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 92012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS NEEDED ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS MUST BE FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD DEBRIS. NUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP.
MAR 182011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AREA ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD-UP, CEILING IN PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DRINK/FOOD SPLATTERS. HOLES IN WALL AT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. DOOR JAM AT WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF SEALING WHERE DRYWALL IS EXPOSED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKS AT 3 COMPATMENTS SINKS AT BAR AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
MAR 112011FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FRONT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. SEVERAL LEAKS AT THE P-TRAP AREA AND WASTE WATER BACK-UP IN ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED NOT USE FOR ANY REASON. ALL DISHES ARE WASHED IN REAR PREP AREA. SINK MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
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 7/7/10 REPORT# 277132 NOT CORRECTED. #33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP, SIDE, FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE. #34 THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILD UP. #35 THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALL VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MUST MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SINKS, POP GUNS, GUN HOLDERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR BANQUET AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AREA ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD-UP, CEILING IN PREP AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DRINK/FOOD SPLATTERS. HOLES IN WALL AT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. DOOR JAM AT WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF SEALING WHERE DRYWALL IS EXPOSED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKS AT 3 COMPATMENTS SINKS AT BAR AND REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST INSTALL HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF THE FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP, SIDES, FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AERA AND THE WALK IN COOLER AND BOTH TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS. INSTD. TO CLEAN ALL AND CHANDE MOP HEADS OFTEN.
Use dustless cleaning methods. THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN THEM,
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