CESAR'S TACOS

3162-3166 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

17 inspections

1. CanvassMay 30, 2023

   0 infractions

2. Non-InspectionApr 19, 2022

   0 infractions

3. ComplaintSep 1, 2020

   0 infractions

4. ComplaintAug 20, 2020

   0 infractions

5. CanvassNov 22, 2019

   17 infractions

   • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
     • PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
   • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
     • NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/COOKS WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING NON-FOOD ITEMS: WIPING CUTTING BOARD,MOVING BOXES,IN AND OUT THE KITCHEN,THAN RETURNING TO WORK STATION AND HANDLE FOOD WITH GLOVED HANDS. WHEN GLOVES WERE CHANGED NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING AND GLOVE PROCEDURE. MANAGER ON DUTY CORRECTED ISSUES. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BARS,AND DISHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT FOLLOWING AREAS: COOK LINE, AT SOUTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (IN THE KITCHEN), AND AT REAR DISHROOM/LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST INSTALL SAID SINKS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • SOME HAND WASHING SINKS WITHOUT SIGNAGE INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL HAND SINKS.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • WE OBSERVED SLIGHT BLACK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR CHUTE OF ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • FOUND TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 46.6F TO 48F; FOUND SHREDDER CHEESE AT TEMP OF 45.5F STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT TRAYLINE; FOUND COOKED BEANS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 44.4F TO 45.4F; COLD TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED PONDS 8,VALUE 20 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED THE ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDER COOKED MEAT (CARNE ASADA) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • REAR DOOR (SOUTH DINING ROOM) IS NOT RODENT PROOF, 1/4 INCH OPENING TO OUTSIDE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO BE RODENT PROOF.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • DEEP, OPEN SEAMS ON RED CUTTING BOARD (STORED). CUTTING SURFACES MUST BE MAINTAINED.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • FAUCET AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RUNS CONTINUOUSLY AND CANNOT BE TURNED OFF. MUST REPAIR FAUCET. PIPE UNDER SAME SINK LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S/UNISEX WASHROOMS WITHOUT COVERS/LIDS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CEILING IN REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR. DAMAGED CEILING TILES, PEELING PAINT AND UNEVEN SURFACES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ROUGH, UNEVEN AND PITTED BRICK WALL BEHIND NORTH SIDE BAR. SOME PITTED BRICK BEHIND SOUTH BAR. FLAKING FINISH AND ROUGH SURFACES IN BASEMENT BEVERAGE/LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. WALLS MUST BE FINISHED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. UNFINISHED WOOD SLATS ATTACHED TO WALL ACROSS FROM REAR DISHWASHING AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST FINISH TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGH-OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-7-18, REPORT#2232909 #57-FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. #58- ONE OF TWO FOOD SANITATION ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. EACH CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
6. CanvassNov 7, 2018

   7 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • 3-501.17 FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE(SAUCES/SOUPS/COOKED RICE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND WALLS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(RAW WOOD)MUST PAINT/SEAL.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND MOPS NOT STORED PROPERLY AGAINST WALLS ON RACK DRIPPING ONTO FLOORS. MUST RELOCATE.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING . MUST PROVIDE.
7. CanvassMar 21, 2017

   6 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REPAIR OR RESURFACE THE RUSTY METAL SHELF ABOVE THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE FROM SIDES OF FRYER.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • MUST CLEAN BROKEN GLASS AND DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR BAR MARGARITA MACHINE. THE FLOOR IS GAPPING WHERE IT MEETS THE WALL BENEATH THE SPRAY SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST ELIMINATE GAP WITH PROPER COVING MATERIAL.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEAR THE ENTRYWAY IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM WALL UNDER THE SPRAY SINK AT THE DISH MACHINE.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE FAN IN THE REAR SINGLE STALL CUSTOMER BATHROOM.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS AND PURSES BEING STORED ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE CANNED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 22, 2016

   1 infraction

   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN DISHWASIHG AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
9. CanvassAug 12, 2016

   2 infractions

   • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
     • FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-13-15 INSPECTION #1560147. VIOLATION # 38. FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT BASEMENT BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BASEMENT BAR.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN DISHWASIHG AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
10. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 20, 2015

    8 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SEALED SODA BOXES STORED UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MOVE OR SHIELD PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN SINK AND SILVERWARE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE METAL SHELF ABOVE THE DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMPLETELY RUSTED OVER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR SO SHELF IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE NOZZLES OF THE BAR SODA GUNS AND AT THE GASKET ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER AT THE LARGE, NORTH DINING ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY. OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR (IN BINS OR SEALED CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED A STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DISH AREA ABOVE THE DOOR LEADING TO THE NORTH DINING ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, 1 AT THE BASEMENT BAR AS WELL AS 1 AT THE SMALL BAR/DISH AREA IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT: AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCETS IN THE DISH ROOM, AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND SPRAYER AND DRAIN PIPE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WESTERN-MOST WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A TOILET OUT OF ORDER IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM MEN'S RESTROOM (MULTIPLE OTHER TOILETS READILY AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ELEVATED OR INVERT TO HELP FACILITATE DRYING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER IN A SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassJul 13, 2015

    10 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND 3.5 POUNDS OF PORK AT 48.4F AND 0.5 POUND OF CHICKEN AT 47.0F IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO FOUND 10 POUNDS OF RICE AT 46.9F IN THE WALK IN COOLER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO KEEP ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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 A 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR (NEAR THE WASHROOM AND BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO DOOR IS TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED SEALED SODA BOXES STORED UNDERNEATH WASTE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MOVE OR SHIELD PIPES AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN SINK AND SILVERWARE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE METAL SHELF ABOVE THE DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COMPLETELY RUSTED OVER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE OR REPAIR SO SHELF IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE NOZZLES OF THE BAR SODA GUNS AND AT THE GASKET ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER AT THE LARGE, NORTH DINING ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS AROUND THE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY. OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED ON FLOOR (IN BINS OR SEALED CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR AT LEAST SIX INCHES AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED A STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE DISH AREA ABOVE THE DOOR LEADING TO THE NORTH DINING ROOM BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL 2 EXPOSED HANDSINKS, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, 1 AT THE BASEMENT BAR AS WELL AS 1 AT THE SMALL BAR/DISH AREA IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT: AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCETS IN THE DISH ROOM, AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND SPRAYER AND DRAIN PIPE NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WESTERN-MOST WASHBOWL SINKS IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A TOILET OUT OF ORDER IN THE SOUTH DINING ROOM MEN'S RESTROOM (MULTIPLE OTHER TOILETS READILY AVAILABLE). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE ELEVATED OR INVERT TO HELP FACILITATE DRYING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT BARS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER IN A SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.
12. Short Form ComplaintMay 27, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN 1ST FLOOR SOUTH SIDE BAR IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
13. ComplaintMar 21, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATIONDURING STORAGE. FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINES BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF ICE MACHINES REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINES WERE CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN 1ST FLOOR SOUTH SIDE BAR IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
14. Complaint Re-InspectionOct 3, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A TAYLOR FROZEN DRINK MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA WITHOUT HOT AND COLD WATER ACCESSIBLE TO THE UNIT TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE UNTIL PROPER PLUMBING IS INSTALLED. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
15. ComplaintSep 27, 2013

    8 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE (2)ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OUTER FRONT DOOR TO THE PREMISES, AND REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO PARKING LOT, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BOTTOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL AND PEST-PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND THE AC UNITS DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR NEAR THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Ice bin covers for ice bins at bars must provide.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELVINGS OVER THE DISHWASHING AREAS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREAS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE FLOORS UNDER COOK/STEAM LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING TILES IN THE KIRTCHEN AREAS WITH WATER STAINS MUST BE REPLACED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • (1)LIGHT BULB IN THE KITCHEN AREA, (1)LIGHT BULB IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED A TAYLOR FROZEN DRINK MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA WITHOUT HOT AND COLD WATER ACCESSIBLE TO THE UNIT TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE UNTIL PROPER PLUMBING IS INSTALLED. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.
16. CanvassMar 18, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASING AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
17. License-Task ForceMay 17, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE MOVED CLOSER TO KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. RAW WOODEN WALL PLUMBING MOUNT FOR KITCHEN MARGARITA MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. OPEN SEAMS IN PLASTIC WALL AT DISH MACHINE, MUST SEAL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA, MUST REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK FOR WASTE WATER AND WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND FAR NORTH BAR.