CUACO RESTAURANT

3434 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

19 inspections

CanvassMay 6, 2021
0 infractions
CanvassJul 11, 2019
2 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT MISSING EQUIPMENT, AND DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CanvassJun 5, 2019
0 infractions
CanvassApr 9, 2019
0 infractions
CanvassAug 13, 2018
6 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED NO STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.11 MUST REMOVE CLUTTER ON LANDING ABOVE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT, ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BOTH AREAS.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
CanvassJan 5, 2017
0 infractions
CanvassAug 10, 2016
1 infraction
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
CanvassAug 1, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassJun 23, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassOct 9, 2015
5 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA(SPILLS, DEAD INSECTS).
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN BAR AREA FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AROUND DRAIN IN FIRST COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
CanvassOct 7, 2015
0 infractions
CanvassAug 13, 2015
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 10, 2014
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES ON WALL NEAR THE MENS TOILET ROOM USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 5, 2014
6 infractions
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  - : THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT HAVE SPLIT SEAMS AT THE TOP EDGE OF SAID SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE LEAKING SINK , AND HAVE THE TOP OF THE SINK WELDED TO A SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES ON WALL NEAR THE MENS TOILET ROOM USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassOct 24, 2014
6 infractions
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  - THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT HAVE SPLIT SEAMS AT THE TOP EDGE OF SAID SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE LEAKING SINK , AND HAVE THE TOP OF THE SINK WELDED TO A SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND SEAL RAW WOODEN SURFACES ON WALL NEAR THE MENS TOILET ROOM USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
CanvassOct 14, 2014
0 infractions
CanvassOct 9, 2014
0 infractions
CanvassNov 15, 2013
5 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. CITATION ISSUED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - NEED TO CLEAN COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - REPAIR FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, REMOVE STANDING WATER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP. SINK.
CanvassOct 3, 2013
0 infractions