BIRRIERIA OCOTLAN INC

4007 E 106TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Restaurant

22 inspections

CanvassNov 25, 2025
1 infraction
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CanvassJan 27, 2025
4 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED OPEN TORTILLAS STORED ON SHELVING UNIT UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE TORTILLAS IN SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintJan 8, 2024
9 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)C) CITATION ISSUED
- 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED COOKED GOAT STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 73.1F AND DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $50 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT COVERED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - OBSERVED MUTLI-USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 11, 2023
9 infractions
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTTER FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF TABLES IN SAME AREA
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11 : MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULKING ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.13 : MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2582804 10/3/23 NOT CORRECTED #48- 4-603.15STILL OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED FOR THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.PROCEDURE WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS) (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
CanvassOct 3, 2023
16 infractions
- 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
  - OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER SUCH AS MALE EMPLOYEE PICKED UP A HEATED TORTILLA WITH BARE HANDS TO PUT COOKED GOAT IN .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOOD.MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS,GLOVES OR DELI PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030)(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT BEING SANITIZED (0.0 PPM'S)AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED SOAPY WATER IN A BUCKET INSIDE OF SINK BASIN FAR RIGHT AND DISHES BEING RINSED UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PLACED AT RACK TO DRY.INSTRUCTED TO SET -UP SINK TO PROPERLY SANITIZE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 400LBS. COOKED GOAT RANGING FROM 74.8F-99.0F ON TOPSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN 7- PANS ON REAR PREP TABLE.15LBS. COOKED TONGUE-89.3F IN A PAN ON REAR PREP TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 415LBS.$5,127.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTTER FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOPSINK.
- 46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY
  - OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES DURING INSPECTION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF TABLES IN SAME AREA.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE MOLD BUILD UP AT CAULKING ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DINING AREA.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2569131 12/30/22 NOT CORRECTED #10- 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#48- 4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED FOR THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.#55-6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNEVEN SURFACE UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
Canvass Re-InspectionDec 30, 2022
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - 4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED FOR THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNEVEN SURFACE UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
CanvassDec 23, 2022
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL IN THE CORNER UNDER THE UNUSED HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO THE REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENEDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - 4-603.15 OBSERVED A WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED FOR THE WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF THE LARGE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11 OBSERVED AN UNEVEN SURFACE UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 3, 2021
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassAug 27, 2021
11 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE BIN WITH THE HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH THE ICE. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. THE ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED FROZEN VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2282960 DATED FOR 04/03/19. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 10, 2019
8 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE FOODS (SUGAR) AND FOOD CONTAINERS FOR SALSA IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH PRODUCT NAMES FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - 4-603.15 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ON SITE THAT IS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT, OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE PROCESS OF WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING THE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEEDED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassApr 3, 2019
15 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY TO EAT TOMATO BASED SALSAS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING A DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
  - 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE FOODS (SUGAR) AND FOOD CONTAINERS FOR SALSA IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH PRODUCT NAMES FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BOILER ROOM, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USE FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONLY FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - 4-603.15 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT ON SITE THAT IS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE EQUIPMENT, OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN ORDER TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON THE PROCESS OF WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING THE LARGE EQUIPMENT.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - 4-601.11 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD UP IN THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. OBSERVED A MINOR BROWN SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 5-501.17 OBSERVED A COVERED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED BY THE GREASE TRAP, FLOORS NEEDED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.11 OBSERVED GASKETS FOR THE LARGE REACH IN FREEZERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
CanvassMar 19, 2018
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE DEEP FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE MEATS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ICE MACHINE).
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE WASHROOM CEILINGS HAVE DUST ON THEM; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTER AND STEAM TABLE TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND PIECES OF MEAT.
CanvassMar 20, 2017
2 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREAS OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
CanvassDec 19, 2016
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER AND/OR BAGS.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FURNACE ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
CanvassApr 8, 2016
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - NOTED INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
CanvassApr 30, 2015
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM , ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
CanvassSep 3, 2014
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED REAR 2 DOOR COOLER WITH RUSTY STORAGE RACK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST. ALSO CLEAN FRONT SODA COOLER INTERIOR FAN GUARD COVER NOT CLEAN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED SMALL FREEZER REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED REAR CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 13, 2013
0 infractions
CanvassMar 5, 2013
2 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.28-MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER CRATES,AND 9-MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND HOT WATER TANK.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 19, 2012
2 infractions
- 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.DEBRIS ON FLOORS UPPER AREA IN BOILER ROOM. MUST CLEANING.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. GRILL IN PREP AREA NOT UNDER PROPER VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL UNDER HOOD VENTILATION TO THE ROOF OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ComplaintSep 9, 2011
4 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. RESEAL AROUND THE RESTROOM HAND SINKS THERE IS A GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL IN LADIES/MENS ROOM.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE INNER LID OF THE ICE MACHINE.
- 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 IN FRONT BOILER ROOM.
- 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.NEED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL IN THE BOILER ROOM EAST SIDE.
CanvassFeb 28, 2011
3 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. OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUCT RESEAL NON TOXIC SEALER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR COOLERDOOR RUNNERS, FAN GUARD COVER, BOX FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 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.OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH OUT HAIR NET INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.