BAR TAKITO

952 W LAKE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607 · Restaurant

21 inspections

1. CanvassMar 26, 2025

   0 infractions

2. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 3, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
3. CanvassAug 29, 2024

   5 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 5 LBS OF STEAK AT53.1F AND 5 LBS OF SLICED VEGETABLES AT 52.9F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS, ANY STYLE, STEAK, ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW, AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 54F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
     • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAK AT TOP SPROUT OF FAUCET FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA NEAREST ICE MACHINES.
4. CanvassSep 28, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED HANDLE ON TOILET IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS HARD TO FLUSH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT DUMP SINK IN BAR AND LEAK COMING FROM HOT WATER LINE CONNECTED TO WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
5. CanvassSep 29, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINES (NOT IN USE) LOCATED IN THE PREP AND BAR AREAS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR 2 OF 3 DISH MACHINES LOCATED IN THE MAIN BAR AREA, AND MINI BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB TECHNICIANS DURING INSPECTION AND ARE NOW REFLECTED BETWEEN 50-100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6. Non-InspectionSep 14, 2022

   0 infractions

7. ComplaintMar 24, 2021

   3 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINES (NOT IN USE) LOCATED IN THE PREP AND BAR AREAS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR 3 OF 4 DISH MACINES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, MAIN BAR AREA, AND MINI BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE WAS SERVICED BY ECOLAB TECHNICIANS DURING INSPECTION AND ARE NOW REFLECTED BETWEEN 50-100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAK AT TOP SPROUT OF FAUCET FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA NEAREST ICE MACHINES. ALSO NOTED SPRAYER AT BASEMENT LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO BE WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC AND IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH FAUCET AND SPRAYER.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
8. Complaint Re-InspectionAug 15, 2019

   1 infraction

   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
9. ComplaintAug 7, 2019

   9 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR REVIEW DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
     • OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES EATING FOOD AND DRINKING COFFEE WITHOUT LIDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR PROPER TASTING AND DRINKING FOR EMPLOYEES.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN BOTH BAR AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINES LOCATED IN BOTH BAR PREP AREAS ON 1ST FLOOR NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION WAS NOTED AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. ECOLAB PROVIDED SERVICE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED .
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES... APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF STEAK @ 44.1F ($280), 25 LBS OF COOKED BRISKET @45.0F ($240), 10 LBS OF COOKED PORK @46.2F ($50). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD HELD ITEM AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED NO LABELS ON TCS FOODS HELD IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AND WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT (COOKED PURPLE POTATO PUREE, COOKED SHRIMP, VARIOUS SAUCES,SALSAS, COOKED BRISKET, CHICKEN, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FRO MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 20 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES ON WALLS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN BASEMENT NEAR WAREWASHING AREA, AND IN LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET ON CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE.MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
10. CanvassFeb 27, 2019

    5 infractions

    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REAR BASEMNET AREA MUST BE REMOVED FROM UNDER WASTE PIPES AND RELOCATED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF NEW GASKETS WHERE WORN OR TORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • RAW WOOD THAT HAS BEEN SEALED IN NEED OF RESEALING WHERE CHIPPING AND WATER DAMAGED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • DUSTY DIRTY CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
    • 52. SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
      • WATER DRAINING FROM COOLER INTO BUCKET MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
11. Complaint Re-InspectionAug 2, 2018

    5 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, WHERE FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING; FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST STORE MULTI-USE UTENSIL PROPERLY IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, UTENSIL MUST BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD CONTACT SURFACE SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR ON THE NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER AND BEHIND THE RACK WHERE SMALL WARES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
12. ComplaintJul 26, 2018

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING HE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, WHERE FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING; FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CONDIMENTS BEHIND BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)(C) CITATION ISSUED
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST STORE MULTI-USE UTENSIL PROPERLY IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, UTENSIL MUST BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD CONTACT SURFACE SHELVES BEHIND THE BAR ON THE NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND BOTH BARS, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND MAIN FLOOR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST FLOOR AND WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR UNFINISHED WALL AND CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER AND BEHIND THE RACK WHERE SMALL WARES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
13. CanvassJan 30, 2018

    7 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 FLY STRIPS HANGING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. FLY STRIPS ARE PROHIBITED IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT FRONT SERVER STATION, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION OF UTENSILS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON 3-DOOR CONTINENTAL PREP COOLER IN BASEMENT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT AND MAIN FLOOR PREP AREAS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR DETACHED COVING AT FRONT SERVER STATION. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA.
14. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 18, 2017

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ABOVE TOP LOADING DESSERT MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
15. CanvassAug 11, 2017

    7 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED (2) POUNDS OF GARLIC AND OIL MIXTURE AND 10 POUNDS OF COOKED PORK STORED AT IMPROPER TEMP INSIDE PREP COOLER, READING 59.1'F-69.2'F, PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF APPROX., $100.00, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED WAITRESS TOUCHING AND PLATING COOKED TORTILLA CHIPS WITH BARE HANDS AND PREP COOK WASHING HANDS WITH NO SOAP AND WIPING HANDS ON COMMON TOWELS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION AND NOT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-010 (A)
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOODS NOT BEING PROTECTED, (FRIED TORTILLA CHIPS STORED ON PREP TABLE IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED OR PROTECTED, AND FOUND VARIOUS UNAPPROVED VACUUM SEALED PACKAGES OF FOOD, WITHOUT A FOOD VARIANCES FROM CDPH, PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED, (11 POUNDS FROZEN COCONUT MILK, 2 POUNDS SLICE CUCUMBER, 11 POUNDS OF BERRIES, AND 2 1/2 OF MONGO), ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT A COST OF $45.00, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES, 20 SMALL FLIES FIRST FLOOR (2ND) BAR AREA ON COUNTER TOP AND 40 SMALL FLIES NOTED IN BASEMENT PREP AND DISH AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 60 SMALL FLIES TOTAL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PREMISES SERVICE, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, MUST STORED ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER ABOVE TOP LOADING DESSERT MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
16. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 19, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL RAW WOODS STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT (1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT) NEED TO BE PAINTED/SEALED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL UNDER MAIN DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
17. CanvassAug 16, 2016

    6 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.8F. PREP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F. UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • THE FOLLOW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER: PORK 50.6F (DATED 8/13), CARNITAS 50.9, BEEF SOFRITA 50.8F, PORK SOFRITA 51.0F. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: COOKED CORN 51.6F, SALSA 47.9F, BLANCHED POTATOES 51.9F, RICE 48.1F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE 57.2F. OBSERVED CONTAINER OF GARLIC AND OIL AT 74.4F ON PREP TABLE IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS AND $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE. OBSERVED BIN OF CONSUMABLE ICE AT BAR AREA ALSO BEING USED TO STORE/COOL CONDIMENTS AND DRINK MIXERS. CONSUMABLE ICE TO STORE/COOL OTHER PRODUCTS IS PROHIBITED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ALL RAW WOODS STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT (1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT) NEED TO BE PAINTED/SEALED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL UNDER MAIN DISHMACHINE IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMTERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
18. Complaint Re-InspectionMar 17, 2015

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOUND A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND SOME PRODUCTS THAT HAVE BEEN PACKAGED USING THIS MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION, MUST HAVE MACHINE APPROVED BY CD PH PRIOR TO USING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF BASEMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE SUMP PUMP ROOM IN BASMENT AND BEHIND SIDE BAR(NOT BEING USED).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND NEAR DOOR LEADING INTO SUMP PUMP ROOM. REPLACEMISSING WALL COVE AT DOORWAY LEADING INTO REAR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT, AREA CLUTTERED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL. ELEVATE ALL STOCK INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • : Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
19. ComplaintMar 10, 2015

    7 infractions

    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE LID TO THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THIS AREA CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF BASEMENT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN THE BASEMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE SUMP PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND SIDE BAR(NOT BEING USED).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND NEAR DOOR LEADING INTO SUMP PUMP ROOM. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVE AT DOORWAY LEADING INTO REAR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT, AREA CLUTTERED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL. ELEVATE ALL STOCK INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
20. License Re-InspectionJul 24, 2014

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE THE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE PROPER AIR GAP AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAINS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE WATER DISPENSER IN THE WAIT STATION.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASMENT STORAGE CLOSET AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
21. LicenseJul 22, 2014

    6 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER BARRIERS ALONG BOTH 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA SERVICE COUNTERS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A SWING DOOR OR SIMILAR SEPARATION AT EACH 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA ENTRY WHERE MISSING.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE CLOSET.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INCREASE THE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST ALSO PROVIDE THE PROPER AIR GAP AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OPEN SITE DRAINS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASMENT STORAGE CLOSET AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.