EL MERCADITO

2815 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · Restaurant

16 inspections

Canvass4 mars 2026
0 infraction
Canvass25 mars 2025
3 infractions
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED OPEN COFFEE CUP WITHOUT A LID STORED ON PREP TABLE WHERE FOOD EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING LIMES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM PREP AREAS AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NEW CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/29/2024, REPORT #2598194. #57--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass29 juill. 2024
5 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR. HAND DRYER WAS BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE WAY TO DRY HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - MUST PROVIDE LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED MILK CRATES STORED BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/5/2023, REPORT #2581209. #58--OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE MISSING FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
Canvass5 sept. 2023
5 infractions
- 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
  - OBSERVED OPEN COFFEE CUP WITHOUT A LID STORED ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO RAW CHICKEN BEING SLICED BY EMPLOYEE. EMPLOYEE MAY DRINK FROM A CLOSED BEVERAGE IF THE CONTAINER IS HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEES HANDS, THE CONTAINER OR EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER(SUGAR) WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING OVER FOOD STORAGE AREA IN REAR. MUST REMOVE.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - OBSERVED MINOR DEBRIS AND GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF OUTSIDE OIL GREASE TANK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE MISSING FOR ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
Canvass1 nov. 2022
2 infractions
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEAR BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - FOUND LOOSE HANDLE AT EMPLOYEE FAUCET.MUST REPAIR.
Canvass Re-Inspection30 juin 2021
7 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REAR CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-101.19--OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR INTO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT OR SEAL THE MENTIONED DOOR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 6-501.19-- OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BROKEN/UNUSED COOLERS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - 4-202.18-- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
Canvass17 juin 2021
10 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REAR CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR INTO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT OR SEAL THE MENTIONED DOOR.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BROKEN/UNUSED COOLERS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2371085 DATED:05/26/2020 #51--BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. 08/22/2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 6/24/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
Non-Inspection9 juin 2021
0 infraction
Canvass Re-Inspection26 mai 2020
7 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
Canvass22 mai 2020
18 infractions
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS (BEEF, PORK, COOKED RICE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. (CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHOWED UP 45 MINUTES LATER). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INFORMATION GIVEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP/WASHROOM).
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING FOR FOOD CONTAINER/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, RICE, SUGAR, BEANS ETC)
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE CONTENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) (ONLY APRIL SERVICE REPORT ON AVAILABLE ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
- 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  - FOUND 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (PREMISES HAS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND A 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA). 2 DAY NOTICE ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND).
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE/BY WASHROOM IN REAR AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS/BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR MOP ROOM AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY ON TOP OF MOP CLOSET IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
  - FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (07-19-19) POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED
Canvass19 juill. 2019
7 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND THE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WALL NOT FINISHED AT REAR SOUTH QUADRANT STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH WALL AT THIS AREA. CORE VIOLATION
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AT DINING AND KITCHEN AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE VIOLATION
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD DRIPPING WITH GREASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED CORE VIOLATION
Canvass Re-Inspection22 nov. 2017
0 infraction
Canvass14 nov. 2017
8 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY AT HOT HOLDING UNIT/STEAM TABLE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF MEXICAN RICE AT 126.4F AND SCRAMBLED EGG WITH SLICED HOTDOG INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 96.8F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HOT HOLDING MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 25.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG MEAT, COOKED RICE, TACOS, BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  - FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH COOLERS AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND DISPLAY COOLERS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DISPLAY/DINING AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB INSIDE (CHICHARON) DISPLAY UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
License7 juill. 2017
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED RAW WOOD FRAME AND UNPAINTED WALL NEXT TO MOP SINK IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/REPAIR.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
License2 juin 2017
0 infraction
License24 mai 2017
0 infraction