ZACATECAS RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

5037-5039 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

15 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed management to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 Observed no kit for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea on site. Instructed management to maintain all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 Observed improper date marking of TCS foods. Instructed management that all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food, prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be labeled with the date of creation and the date of disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 Observed food items that are served raw or under cooked without a consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Instructed management to mark all items that are served raw or under cooked and link that to a disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 Observed a large build up of grease and dirt on all cooking equipment in rear kitchen area. Instructed management to clean, sanitize, and maintain clean equipment.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 Observed no covered trash receptacle in the employee toilet room. Instructed to install and maintain a covered trash receptacle in the toilet room.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 Observed a build up of dirt and grease on the walls and floors of rear prep area and the walls and floors in bar area. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates that did not have allergen training. Instructed management all employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates must maintain records of allergen training on premises.

SEP 6

2019

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed management to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no kit for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea on site. Instructed management to maintain all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed a hand wash sink in the employee's restroom with no water available under pressure. Instructed management to maintain a functioning, fully equipped hand wash sink in the employee restroom at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Observed a prep cooler in the rear kitchen area containing the following items at the following improper temperatures: sour cream 52.0F, shredded lettuce 46.9F, tomatoes 51.1F, eggs at 55.9F, and salsa at 45.1F. Management voluntarily disposed of 5 pounds of food valued at $15. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed improper date marking of TCS foods. Instructed management that all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food, prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be labeled with the date of creation and the date of disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed food items that are served raw or under cooked without a consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Instructed management to mark all items that are served raw or under cooked and link that to a disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on site. Instructed management to maintain an accurate, metal stem, probe thermometer on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed approximately 100 mouse droppings on the floor and storage shelves throughout the prep, storage, utility closet, side bar, and main bar areas. Instructed management to remove all droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain a pest free environment. Recommended management to have pest control treat problem areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG USED TO STORE COOKED RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed a large build up of grease and dirt on all cooking equipment in rear kitchen area. Instructed management to clean, sanitize, and maintain clean equipment.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Observed no covered trash receptacles in the employee and women's toilet room. Instructed to install and maintain a covered trash receptacles in both toilet rooms.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed a build up of dirt and grease on the walls and floors of rear prep area and the walls and floors in bar area. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed a heavy build up of grease and grime on the ventilation hood and filters over the grill. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates that did not have allergen training. Instructed management all employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates must maintain records of allergen training on premises.

SEP 5

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNIT,RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUSTY INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,RUSTY GRILL TABLE & UNUSED STEAM TABLELOWER SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER DOOR,MISSING HANDLES AND DAMAGED LID ON TOP SIDE OF PREP COOLER AND REMOVE STRING USED FOR HANDLES.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT IN BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,CAN OPENER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS & COMPRESSOR UNIT,CUTTING BOARDS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT REAR & BAR 3- COMP SINKS AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME,LEAKY DRAIN LINE AT BAR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FRONT CLOSET,REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

AUG 28

2017

FAIL 12 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER CRATE AND NEXT TO FILE CABINET,BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO EVIDENCE OF A UNKNOWN WHITE TOXIC POWDER ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,BAR,DISH WASHING ,DINING AREAS.APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN LOWER LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND UNKNOWN WHITE TOXIC POWDER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/28/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,DRY STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER FLOORING IS LOOSE AND POOR REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP,BAR AND DINING AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FRONT CLOSET,REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

NOV 8

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALEXANDER AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN PREP UPRIGHT FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TODEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED KITCHEN LIGHTS MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE NOZZLE LEAKING AT THE BASE DISH TOWEL OVER THE BASE SO YOU DON'T GET SPRAYED FROM THE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

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MAY 13

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FLAT TOP GRILL, EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER STOVE TOP, AND DEFROST FRONT BAR GLASS FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

MAY 7

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.

FEB 7

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in hot water heater room not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.

MAY 22

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 15

2013

FAIL 4 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

MUST UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., AND OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND REAR STORAGE GARAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLOSE ALL ENTRY AREAS, TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE AREA, AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHT REAR KITCHEN,

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE/GARAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A NEATER FASHION

MAY 14

2013

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP, ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALONG WITH RECEIPTS FROM COMPANY WHO CLEANED MACHINE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE AREA, AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHT REAR KITCHEN,

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE/GARAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A NEATER FASHION

JUN 18

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor not maintained in walk-in-freezer. Instructed to replace rusted floor or apply non-toxic sealant.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tile damaged in rear. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.

MAY 14

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor not maintained in walk-in-freezer. Instructed to replace rusted floor or apply non-toxic sealant.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tile damaged in rear. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.

APR 3

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exterior of cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase in prep and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor not maintained in walk-in-freezer. Instructed to replace rusted floor or apply non-toxic sealant.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tile damaged in rear. Instructed to replace worn ceiling tile.

JUN 2

2010

PASS 5 violations

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. NOTED WOOD AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR WITH (BLACK STAIN AND ROTTEN WOOD) INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.----MUST PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR (CONSUMABLE) ICE CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING ON FLOOR BASEBOARD NEXT TO REAR EXIT DOOR AND SEAL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM DOOR PLATE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.-----MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (NOTED TOWEL USED AS A STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN).------MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.----MUST FIX LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK (LEFT SIDE) IN LADIES WASHROOM.

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