FIESTA TAPATIA

2752 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

20 inspections

Réinspection de la plainte29 avr. 2026
5 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 6-301.14 HANDWASHING SIGN IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH HALF OF THE SIGN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) LARGE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH THE COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTIONS TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-202.15 LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11(C) ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11 FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
Plainte21 avr. 2026
6 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - HANDWASHING SIGN IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH HALF OF SIGN MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - LARGE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT. DROPPINGS NOTED ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA ON STORAGE SHELVES AND IN BASEMENT ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ON PALLETS THAT HOLD CAN BEER AND POP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-Inspection1 déc. 2025
0 infraction
Canvass21 nov. 2025
3 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. NOTED 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON A PUSH CART, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE POT STORAGE SHELVING AND 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER BETWEEN THE REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-28-030(A).
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
Canvass24 oct. 2024
2 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE REFRIDGERATION UNITS GASKETS AND INSIDE BASE FLOOR OF THE UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT SHELVING WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OR PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
Canvass Re-Inspection29 sept. 2023
4 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LOOSE AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass22 sept. 2023
6 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASE OF SHELVING AND HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA, ALONG LEDGE LEADING TO BASEMENT, ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT NEAR CHEST FREEZERS, UNDER SHELVING UNITS, AND ON PALLETS AND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED LOOSE AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
Plainte17 oct. 2022
2 infractions
- 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
  - 4-502.13 OBSERVED SINGLE USE CONTAINERS BEING RE-USED AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE, ONLY USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Canvass1 nov. 2021
9 infractions
- 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
  - OBSERVED COOK/FOOD HANDLER PREPARING A SANDWICH FOR A CUSTOMERS WITH HIS BARE HAND(TOUCHING BREAD,LETTUCES AND OTHER CONDIMENT WITH HIS BARE HANDS). INSTURCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. ALSO NO MULTI-TASK WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HAND AND USING GLOVES AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER HAD COOK WASH HIS HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-10.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP STATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN THE KITCHEN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO LID ON THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE FLOOR MAT AT THE COOKING STATION IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO NOTED THE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR(PEELING PAINT) ABOVE THE COOKING EQIPMENT AND THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER/COOK WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
Canvass Re-Inspection4 nov. 2020
5 infractions
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, INSIDE OF THE FRYER AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Canvass28 oct. 2020
8 infractions
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, RAW OYSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL, INSIDE OF THE FRYER AND IN BETWEEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED AND UNEVEN FLOOR TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR THE MALE FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
Canvass22 mars 2019
11 infractions
- 3. 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.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, PREMISES SERVES RAW OYSTERS, EGGS ANY STYLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED THE BEEF, AND CHICKEN IN THE BOX FREEZER BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD GRADE BAGIES/ZIP LOC.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL FROM KITCHEN COOKING STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE CHAR GRIL DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE FROM DRIP TRAY AND CLEAN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED THE REAR PREP/COKING AREA LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT OVER THE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DON'T HAVE A SANITATION CERTIFICATE(CITY OF CHICAGO).
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MANAGER NEED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
Canvass Re-Inspection23 juin 2017
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE TOP AND LEGS OF THE PREP TABLES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
Canvass16 juin 2017
10 infractions
- 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
  - NO SHELLFISH TAGS WERE PROVIDED FOR THE OYSTERS IN THE FREEZER. OYSTERS WERE RECEIVED FRESH AND WERE FROZEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS WITH THE PRODUCT UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND FOR 90 DAYS THEREAFTER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE OYSTERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B-2)
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND REFRIED BEANS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED REFRIED BEANS AT 52.2F, GROUND BEEF AT 44.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 45F, AND 2 GALLONS OF MILK AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 160.5F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1946399 ON 7/12/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 33 - OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. 38 - OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE CONDENSOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE TOP AND LEGS OF THE PREP TABLES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass12 juill. 2016
6 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, ONE DOOR FREEZER, AND REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE TWO DOOR AND ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND ON PREP TABLES ALL LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INSIDE OF THE FRYER, BOTH WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, ALSO UNDER THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED GLUE TRAPS IN THE BASEMENT WITH DEAD INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND REMOVE SOILED TRAPS AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE FILTERS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENT LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED MINOR LEAK ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE CONDENSOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass6 août 2015
5 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, FAN GUARD IN WALK-IN COOLER, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL, STOVE, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.
Canvass13 juin 2014
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND RUSTY RACKS AND SHELF IN THE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. FOUND RUSTY GREASE TRAP IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST PAINT. ALSO,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR SERVICE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,KITCHEN UPPER/LOWER SHELVINGS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,FAN GUARDS AT KITCHEN EAST WALL ETC.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REPAIR SECTION AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN AREA MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND REMOVE WORNED-OUT CAULK ON WALL ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE FOR THE FOOD PREP COOLER AND BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER,ALSO A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
Canvass25 janv. 2013
6 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN REFRIGERATORS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERAION UNITS AND FREEZERS. CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. REATTACH OR REPLACE ONE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, UNDER GRILL, ETC.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SOME RUST SPOTS ON CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IS RUSTY AND IN POOR REPAIR; CORRECT. REMOVE DUST FROM WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN WINDOW. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
Canvass21 nov. 2011
5 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL THE LARGE CONTAINERS PEPPERS, FLOUR ECT. LOCATED IN THE FOOD STORE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
- 32. 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. FOUND RUSTY RACKS AND SHELF IN THE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT. FOUND RUSTY GREASE TRAP IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST PAINT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
- 34. 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.
- 35. 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. SEAL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT BY THE REACHIN FREEZER SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
Canvass22 juill. 2011
2 infractions
- 32. 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. TWO DOOR REACHIN COOLER, TWO DOOR REACHIN FREEZER AND ONE DOOR REACHIN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA GASKETS AROUND THE INSIDE OF THE DOORS ARE TORN AND SOME ARE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THEM. CLEAN AND PAINT THE RUSTY GREESE TRAP LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PREP AREA. FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.
- 34. 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. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM.