XOCTLI MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

1658 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

16 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Nov 2021.

Last inspected Nov 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 1

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZE SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS, DRY STORAGE SHELVING AND EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

OCT 28

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DUST AND DEBRIS.

OCT 21

2020

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Chemical Safety

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSUER, OR REMINDER ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU ADVISORY, LABEL STATMENTS, PLACECARDS,TABLE TENT OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DUST AND DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293345 DATE 6-11-19: (57)EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER, ALSO REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

JUN 11

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT, AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT/DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON PREPARED FOODS TCS/READY TO EAT HELD FOR MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN REAR COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY MARK THE DATE OR DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE SOLD ,CONSUMED,OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR LESS, FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVEDWIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE COUNTERS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR TWO DOOR COOLER FANGUARD COVER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 14

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO PREP AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

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JUN 7

2018

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL,CEILING, EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS AND POTS/PANS. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 15 SMALL FLYING MOTHS IN SAME AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECCOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING WATER AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN FOLLOWING AREAS: 1ST FLOOR AT GRILL/PREP AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO PREP AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 4

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE BASEMENT STAIRS ON THE 1ST FL. NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 50F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT HOLDS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURS. APPROXIMATELY 60LBS. OF BEEF (48.9F-49.6F)AND 30LBS. OF CHEESE (55.6F-58.3F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, ALL VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $300.00. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT BY THE STAIRS HAS THICK ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND THE COOLERS (INCLUDING THE GASKETS) HAS FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MAIN COOKING AREA HAS THICK GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE 1ST FL. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HAS NO DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO IT OR ABOVE IT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ADEQUATE DRAINING BACK INTO THE SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

THE MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

THE WASH CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 27

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING AREA, WALL NEXT TO HOOD, AND OBSERVED A WATER DAMAGED SPOT ON CEILING IN FRONT OF THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CEAN/REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BASEMENT SINK WITH SPRAYER ONLY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.

NOV 17

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EATING IN PREP AREA, ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER REMOVING FRIED STEAK FROM FRYER WITH BARE HANDS, TOUCHING COOKED SLICED STEAK, SHREDDED LETTUCE, TOMATOES, CHEESE, SOILED WASH CLOTH WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING FOOD ON CUSTOMER PLATE FOR SERVICE. SAME FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN EXPOSED SINK WITH SOAP AND RUNNING WARM WATER AND DRIED IN A SANITARY MANNER. HANDS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED BETWEEN TASKS, AFTER EACH ACTIVITY, AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE SOILED WASH CLOTHS FROM CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, ETC AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 24

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

DEC 15

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND POTS/PAND MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND ATTACHED PIPES TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP IN FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALL SURFACES ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTAINTS.

JUN 3

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,BEANS, CHICKEN, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP-DARK GROOVES/STAINS STORED ON SHELVINGS MUST BE REPLACED AND ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS ON SHELVINGS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE REMOVED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING HOOD/FILTERS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT COOKLINE AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS PAINTING USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS,CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

Minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

The required no smoking signs not posted at the entrance of the food establishment. (a) “No Smoking” signs or the international “No Smoking” symbol, consisting of a pictorial representation of a burning cigarette enclosed in a red circle with a red bar across it, shall be clearly and conspicuously posted in each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited by this chapter by the owner, operator, manager, or other person in control of that place. 7-32-020(a).

APR 17

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOP OF STOVE, INSIDE BOTTOM OF FRYER, GRILL ETC. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 9

2013

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

FOUND 1 1/2 LBS OF UNCOOKED FRESH LOOSE OYSTERS IN FREEZER WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG AND 5 LBS OF UNCOOKED FRESH CLAMS IN A MESH BAG WITH NO SHELLFISH TAG AS REQUIRED VERIFYING PROOF OF SOURCE. NO SHELLFISH TAGS ANYWHERE ON PREMISES FOR PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED OYSTERS OR CLAMS. INSTRUCTED THAT SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES SHELLFISH ARE ON PREMISES AND ONCE DEPLETED THE TAG MUST BE KEPT ON PREMISES IN A FILE FOR 90 DAYS. ITEMS DISGARDED AND DENATURED VALUED AT A TOTAL OF $50.00.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE (MAP, MSDS SHEETS, COPY OF STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE). I WAS PRESENTED RECEIPTS FROM JUNE 2012 AND A RECEIPT DATED 8/21/12 WAS POSTED ON A BOARD WITH THE BUSINESS LICENSE. MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH A CURRENT RECEIPT OF SERVICE FOR 2013. REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AS REQUIRED. A ONE INCH GAP IS AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE IN APRIL 2012 AS REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. NO INSPECTION REPORT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME EITHER. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN SUMMARY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN . LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NAME OF PRODUCT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. CLEAN CEILING VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK IN BASEMENT WHERE RUSTY.

APR 16

2012

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 15

2012

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. Turn on all refrigeration so it can be checked for adequate temperature.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

There is no exposed hand sink in the basement prep area and dish room. Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees with sanitary soap and towels.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No certified manager present during inspection. Have a certified manager affiliated with the business present so violations can be shown to someone connected to the business.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

the 3-compartment sink sprayer has no valve. Install a valve or sprayer head 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.

Minor Sanitation

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. The equipment, sinks, utensils and serving area is dirty; clean, rinse and sanitize everything so the business may be inspected in ready to operate condition.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The exposed metal portion ceiling above the 3-comp sink is damaged and unsanitary. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall have self closing doors.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

The fresh air vent covers in the cooking hood are dirty, remove the covers and clean out dirty deposits.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Clean and maintain the dusty used equipment and furnishings throughout the premises.

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