Venezuelan Bowl Grill LLC
Troubled record — failed 5 of 8 inspections for sanitation, pest activity
2017-03-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WASHROOM WALLS SEALED, HOWEVER, WALLS IN SOUTH-EAST WASHROOM (CLOSEST TO KITCHEN) STILL HAVE SOME ROUGH AREAS PRESENT. SURFACE MUST BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
2017-03-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1976877, DATED 12/9/16. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #34-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES. MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA ...
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR 3-COMP SINK SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AND OFF STORAGE RACKS IN THE ROYAL CROWN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AND MAINTAIN, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AND FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATION IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN SUMP PUMP ROOM, AND OFFICE. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN FRONT AND BEHIND THE FREEZERS AND COOLERS IS NOT LEVELED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, LEVEL FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA AND HALLWAY. REPAIR INADEQUATE RAW WOOD ON WALLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. WOOD MUST BE SMOOTH AND SEALED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE ALL GAPS BETWEEN PLANKS MUST BE SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND M...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST INSTALL WORKING LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA, OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT, AND FURNACE ROOM, AND UNDER THE KITCHEN HOOD. ALSO, UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. LIGHTS ABOVE DISHMACHINE NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED. MUST INSTALL SOLID SHIELD. INSTRU...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM REAR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. ALSO, DRAIN HOSE ON ICE MACHINE MUST EXTEND TO FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
2016-12-09 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREP ARED ,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,BEEF,CHICKEN,SALSA,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1734317 3/17/16 NOT CORRECTED#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD D...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL PREP COOLER
2016-12-01 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 47.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO(312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 5LBS. GREEN SALSA 52.4F,4LBS. RAW CHICKEN 44.6F,4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 44.9F,3LBS. BEEF 46.8F,2LBS. CORN 48.5F,1LB. CHICKEN BALLS 45.1F,4LBS. B...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS,CEILINGS,DOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT PREP AREA.ALSO A INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NO RECEIPT OF SERVICE .MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMEN...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1734317 3/17/16 NOT CORRECTED#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABL...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL PREP COOLER
2016-03-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 9 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,FLOOR MIXER,FRYER,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISH RACKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA & BASEMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT BEHIND COOLERS AND DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND SUMP PUMP ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM F...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN LAST TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK OF DISH MACHINE & LEAKY PIPE AT SAME,MISSING AND LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,SUMP PUMP LID NEEDS T...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ,ELEVATE, ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
2016-03-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 13 ▾
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
OBSERVED A SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PUT 1 LB. RAW CHICKEN BREAST,1 LB. RAW PORK CHOPS, 1LB.RAW STEAK, .5LB. RAW CHIROZO ALL AT THE SAME TIME ON THE SAME CUTTING BOARD FROM REACH IN COOLER.ALSO FOOD HANDLER ...
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER,TALKING ON CELL PHONE AND HANDLING RAW FOODS FROM DIFFERENT CONTAINERS AND SWITCHING HANDS HANDLING PHONE.ALSO WENT AND PUT ON GLOVES AFTER GETTING OFF OF PHONE AND AGAIN HANDLING FOOD AND WIPING GLOVE...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF 4-3LB. PLASTIC BAGS OF FROZEN RAW BEEF SITTING INSIDE OF A LARGE POT OF COOL WATER AND 2- 5LB. PLASTIC BAGS OF FROZEN RAW CHICKEN SITTING INSIDE OF A BOWL OF WARM WATER ON TOP OF PLASTIC CRATES IN DISH WASHING ROOM.MUST T...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,CARD BOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,FLOOR MIXER,FRYER,ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISH RACKS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA ALONG WALL BASES.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA & BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE,MISSING WALL BASES IN BASEMENT BEHIND COOLERS AND DAMAGED WALL IN BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND SUMP PUMP ROOM.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WA...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN LAST TOILETROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK OF DISH MACHINE & LEAKY PIPE AT SAME,MISSING AND LEAKING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,SUMP PUMP LID FIT TIG...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
2015-09-23 Pass License Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN BASEMENT WITH RUST. MUST RESTORE SUFACE TO A SMOOTH SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AT BASE OF WALL NEAR SUNP PUMP ROOM. REPAIR WALL AND MAITAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT ON EAST SIDE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING ENCLOSING SEWAR LINE. MAKE SEWAR LINE COMPLETLY ENCLOSED AND ALL AREAS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEA...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON COFFEE MACHINE OR PROOF OF INTERNAL BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDS TO BE PROVIDED
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SUMP PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN ROOM SO THAT PEST CONTROL HAS ACCESS.
2015-09-21 Fail License CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED ON DISHWASHING ROOM WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS. FACILITY IS NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN BASEMENT WITH RUST. MUST RESTORE SUFACE TO A SMOOTH SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR OF BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLES IN WALLS AT BASE OF WALL NEAR SUNP PUMP ROOM. REPAIR WALL AND MAITAIN. OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT ON EAST SIDE IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING ENCLOSING SEWAR LINE. MAKE SEWAR LINE COMPLETLY ENCLOSED AND ALL AREAS SMOOTH AND EACILY CLEA...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN /REPAINT WALLS IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDED ON COFFEE MACHINE OR PROOF OF INTERNAL BACK FLOW DEVICE NEEDS TO BE PROVIDED
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SUMP PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN ROOM SO THAT PEST CONTROL HAS ACCESS.
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