SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

XOCOME ANTOJERIA.

BEAT. 37/100

5200 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 22, 2023 · passed

Failed 3 of 8 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Apr 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 22
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CARBOARD LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN FREEZERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE MATERIALS AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ATTACHED STOPPER HANDLE AT 3RD BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

NOV 9
2022
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM AT PLEXIGLASS IN PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE, PREP COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

NOV 3
2022
FAILED
17 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (PORK,RICE,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

SEE VIOLATION #59

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 1 & 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM AT PLEXIGLASS IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE, PREP COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,MOP SINK CLOSET AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2566004 10/26/22 NOT CORRECTED #25-STILL OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

OCT 26
2022
FAILED
21 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,RICE,POTATO,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.OBSERVED KNIVES STORED INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND PANS STORED ON TOP.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING SANITIZED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 0.0 P.P.M.OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING WASHED AND RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACED OF STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE WITHOUT BEING SANITIZED .INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE ON SETTING UP SINK TO SANITIZE UTENSILS PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 8OZ. DICED TOMATO 54.9F.1LBS. COOKED DICED POTATO 52.5F.1.5LBS. SHREDDED LETTUCE 53.4F ON TOPSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.3LBS. $19.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE ON MENU AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 1 & 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN TOILET ROOM ON BOXES AND CRAWLING ON TOILET SEATS AND ON WALL & CEILING OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/26/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD TRIM AT PLEXIGLASS IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE, PREP COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,MOP SINK CLOSET AND HOT WATER TANK AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 6
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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DEC 22
2020
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. INSTD TO PROVIDE LOGBOOK AND PROOF OF RECENT SERVICE FROM 2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASHGUARDS AT HANDWASH SINK LOCATED INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SPLASHGUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF HANDWASH SINK AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

RAW WOOD SURFACES AT SHELVING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

JUL 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MIDDLE BASIN STOPPER NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

APR 2
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED NO DOOR CHECK ON THE RESTROOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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