TAQUERIA EL POTOSI,INC.

3710 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant

21 inspections

1. Canvass10 févr. 2026

   0 infraction

2. Canvass7 mars 2025

   2 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED NO WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
3. Canvass30 juill. 2024

   4 infractions

   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WAHING AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA.
4. Canvass13 nov. 2023

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WOODEN DRAIN BOARD NEXT TO HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
5. Canvass8 déc. 2022

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP/DISHWASHING, WASHROOM).
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLER.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
6. Canvass8 déc. 2021

   4 infractions

   • 35. APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN BEEF. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
7. Canvass30 nov. 2020

   4 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS NOT IN THEIR ORINGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME SUCH AS SALT.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOLERS OR PAPER TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.----MUST NOT USE TAPE AND STYROFOAM AS LINER FOR PIPING IN THE WASHROOM.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR WALKWAY SURROUNDING THE BUILDING MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM, WASHROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARDS AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----NOTED SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER THE FLAT GRILL. MUST REPLACE.
8. Non-Inspection10 nov. 2020

   4 infractions

   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • 3-501.17-REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15-3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • 5-501.17-NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • 6-304.11-WASHROOM CEILING FAN NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH WORKING WASHROOM CEILING FAN.
9. Canvass12 nov. 2019

   4 infractions

   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED MANGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • WASHROOM CEILING FAN NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH WORKING WASHROOM CEILING FAN.
10. Canvass31 juill. 2018

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEATIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
11. Canvass15 sept. 2017

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE FREEZER IN DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE ICE MAKER AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS,SUPPLIES AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
12. Canvass Re-Inspection24 mars 2017

    0 infraction

13. Canvass17 mars 2017

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES AT DISH WASH AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS AND ALL PREP AREA SHELVES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DISH WASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN WALL AND SHELVES AT DISH WASH ROOM. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS CREVICES BETWEEN SHELVES AND WALL.
14. Canvass14 mars 2016

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND FROZEN FOODS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC BAGS. FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 39. LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
      • DURING INSPECTION FOUND AN APRON BEING STORED ON A SHELF IN THE RESTROOM. MUST PROPERLY STORE LINENS (APRONS)AT ALL TIMES.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED AT ALL TIMES. FOUND WASH CLOTH ON TOP OF COUNTER TOP.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A CHILD(4-5YEAR OLD) WALK INTO THE PREP AREA DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST NOT HAVE ANY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT ANYTIME.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOUND FOOD PREP STAFF WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUT PROVIDE FOR THE ROUTINE INSPECTION.
15. Canvass Re-Inspection1 mai 2015

    0 infraction

16. Canvass29 avr. 2015

    9 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • AT THIS TIME FOUND WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE THREE COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS LET OUT OF ONE COMPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED WATER LEAKING OUT OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINS FROM THE COMPARTMENTS. MUST CORRECT SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY WITHOUT BACKING UP FROM THE COMPARTMENTS AND SEEPING OUT OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR ONTO THE FLOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORAGE IN THE FREEZER; MUST USE PROPER FREEZER BAGS FOR STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, PREP TABLE AND OTHER SURFACES IN KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACES (WHEELS AND LEGS) OF GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH THREE COMP SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. DOOR SWEEP AT REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED TO DOOR; REATTACH OR REPLACE SWEEP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALL AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP. (TWO OBSERVED ON PREMISES).
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS (EMPTY BUCKETS, BROOMS, CRATES AND OTHER ITEMS)OUTSIDE OF RESTAURANT IN THE REAR YARD; MUST REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS UNDER FRONT COUNTER; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IF NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED.
17. Canvass11 juin 2014

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN BATHROOM,
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE FREEZER IN DISH AREA,
18. Canvass2 mai 2013

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SHELVE FOR CLEAN POTS AND PANS AND CONTAINERS. NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CABINET UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE SHELVES WITH CLEAN POTS AND PANS/DISHES . MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REFRIGERATOR, AND TWO DEEP FRYERS, CART, ETC NOT BEING USED, OUTSIDE BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
19. Canvass Re-Inspection24 févr. 2012

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND REPAINT STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR FLOORS INSIDE WASHROOM AND AT DISH WASHING AREA, REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALLS, AT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND WASHROOM AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS. ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
20. Canvass15 févr. 2012

    11 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. NOTE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS, (2 SMALL PLATES, 3 KNIVES AND A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH SOILED CLEANING TOWELS) INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. ARTICLES REMOVED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • All dishwashing machines must be 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. NOTED THE 3PART SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER SEEPING FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT UNDER THE DIVIDER INTO THE LEFT COMPARTMENT WHEN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS FILL WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
    • 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. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
    • 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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR OF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND REPAINT STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 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. MUST REPAIR FLOORS INSIDE WASHROOM AND AT DISH WASHING AREA, REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 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. MUST REPAIR WALLS, AT KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREA AND WASHROOM AND REPAINT WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS. ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. 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. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
21. Canvass2 juin 2010

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER., COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FRONT AND REAR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 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 FLOOR FRONT UNDER AND AROUND VIDEO POKER MACHINE, FRONT COOLER.