EL PRESIDENTE RESTAURANT

2558 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60614 · Restaurant

33 inspections

ComplaintMar 10, 2025
5 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVD BOXES OF FOOD AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE BATHROOMS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED SMALL WOODEN SHELF USED NEXT TO REAR WHITE STANDING COOLER/FREEZER COMBO TO NOT BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELF BELOW THE 2 COMP SINK IN REAR TO BE HEAVILY DAMAGED AND EXPOSING RAW WOOD AND ROUGH SURFACES. OBSERVED 2 SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER TO BE HEAVILY RUSTED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSOBENT REPLACEMENTS FOR DAMAGED/NOT SMOOTH SHELVES.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED 2 LEAKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: LEAK FROM BASE OF SPOUT AT 3 COMP SINK AND LEAK AT HOT WATER HANDLE OF 2 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE BOTH SINKS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED EXPOSED STUDS AND PEELED OFF FRP PANEL NEXT TO TOILET IN THE MENS BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO ENCASE ALL EXPOSED STUDS AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED SOME PERSONAL ITEMS, BAGS, AND SWEATERS STORED NEXT TO AND ON BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IN THE SIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE AREA FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS AND ENSURE EMPLOYEES STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 12, 2024
4 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-201.11/NOTED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO MAINTAIN TIGHT SEAL.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.12/NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WITH SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - 2-102.13/ NOTED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - 2-102.13/NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
CanvassApr 5, 2024
16 infractions
- 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
  - NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
- 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  - NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS RICE AND BEANS ARE BEING HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NOTED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN/UTENSIL PREP AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND MENS ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - NOTED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENTS ON MENUS FOR HAMBURGERS, STEAK AND EGGS WHICH ARE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. LINK WITH ASTERISK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
  - NOTED FROZEN PORK STORED IN BUCKET THAT PREVIOUSLY HELD DISH SOAP. DISCARDED 25LBS OF PORK VALUED AT $225. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. COS, CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - NOTED VARIOUS DRY HERBS AND SPICES NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITHOUT LABELS WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - NOTED DRIED PACKAGED GOODS STORED UNDERNEATH VENTILATION DUCTS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE FOODS IN CLEAN AND DRY AREAS WHERE FOOD CANNOT BE CONTAMINATED BY SPLASH OR DUST.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DRAINBOARD AND HANDWSHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEANED DISHES.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - NOTED CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WITH SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - NOTED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE FREEZER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO MAINTAIN TIGHT SEAL.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - NOTED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS TO ACCURATELY MONITOR SANITIZATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - BLADES FOR PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AND KNIVES STORED IN A DIRTY CARDBOARD BOX IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN SMOOTH CLEANABLE COVERED BINS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - NOTED LIGHTS ABOVE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT WITH OUT LIGHT SHEILDING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHEILD OR USE SHATTERPROOF BULBS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION IN THE EVENT BULB BREAKS.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - NOTED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMLOYEES THAT HANDLE FOOD PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
  - PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10/25/2022, REPORT# 2565840 NOT POSTED. 7-42-010(b)
Canvass Re-InspectionOct 25, 2022
5 infractions
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - 3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - 4-301.12 ADDITIONAL STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - 5-205.15: LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - 5-501.17: A COVER IS NEEDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.11: BROKEN METAL CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ICE DANGLING FROM CEILING. REPAIR ISSUE.
CanvassOct 13, 2022
8 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - FOUND NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR HAND WASHING AT MIDDLE PREP AREA. SOAP WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SIGN BY THE ICE MACHINE, AT THE REAR PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - WE OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, WATER RESERVOIR, AND ICE BIN, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - ADDITIONAL STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - A COVER IS NEEDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - BROKEN METAL CEILING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. ICE DANGLING FROM CEILING. REPAIR ISSUE.
Canvass Re-InspectionMay 20, 2021
2 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-101.17 OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD/ TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. TABLE/CUTTING BOARD MUST BE REMOVED FROM PERMISES OR SANDED DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - 6-202.11 OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING NEEDED ON BULBS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassMay 17, 2021
3 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT 88F IN WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD/ TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. TABLE/CUTTING BOARD MUST BE REMOVED FROM PERMISES OR SANDED DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED PROTECTIVE SHIELDING NEEDED ON BULBS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionAug 28, 2020
1 infraction
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
CanvassAug 20, 2020
12 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - WE OBSERVED NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA,SECOND REAR KITCHEN.SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION : 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON ICE CUBES OF LOWER PART OF ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS AND COOK TO ORDER FOODS.INCLUDED EGGS.(REFER TO HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. GAP OF 1/4 TO 1/2"BETWEEN AND BOTTOM OF REAR DOORS THAT GOES ON OUTSIDE PATIO.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - NEED TO MOVE SHELVES WITH STORED FOOD AWAY FROM WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,OR ENCASE SAID PIPES(SOUTH WALL)
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - WOOD CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SURFACE IS ROUGH WITH DEEP CUTS. REFINISH OR REPLACE UNIT. RUST SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO CARDBOARD ARE USED AS SHELF LINER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - BROKEN HANDLES AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN,REPLACE.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE HANDWASHING SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BOTH KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL BROKEN CAULKING AROUND SINKS,REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE APPLICATION. BASEMENT BRICK WALLS (SOUTH WALL)IN FOOD STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - EMPLOYEES SHOES STORED AT ON SHELVES WERE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN ANY FOOD AREA
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-29-2019,REPORT #2320682 #41) 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #44) 4-903.11 (A;B;D) MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED AROUND THE HOT FOOD IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47) 4-201.11 MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN WALKIN COOLER & FREEZER IN BASEMENT, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47) 4-501.11 FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. #53) 5-501.17 MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES (GARBAGE CANS) IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN #55) 6-201.17 MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
Complaint Re-InspectionOct 29, 2019
11 infractions
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED AROUND THE HOT FOOD IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN WALKIN COOLER & FREEZER IN BASEMENT, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS FROM MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH ICE BIN AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES (GARBAGE CANS) IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED DISCONTINUE PREP IN AREA, UNTIL CLEAN AND SANITIZED TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAIN.
ComplaintOct 25, 2019
17 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - SEE VIOLATION #59
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED (REFER TO HANDOUT)
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED AROUND THE HOT FOOD IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - MUST DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN WALKIN COOLER & FREEZER IN BASEMENT, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS FROM MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH ICE BIN AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLES (GARBAGE CANS) IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM ALL WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED DISCONTINUE PREP IN AREA, UNTIL CLEAN AND SANITIZED TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - SEE VIOLATION #60
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FORM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 1/28/19. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR COOK LINE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUE. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 GIVEN 2 DAYS INSTALL HAND SINK, INSTALL BY 10/29/19.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 1/28/19, VIOLATION INCLUDES: #58: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassJan 28, 2019
12 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
  - OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER WASH HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING MUST NOT OCCUR IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLERS WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS -DISH WASHING/COOK LINE AREA -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO MOP -SINK IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN REAR BASEMENT PREP AREA, NEAR PREP TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR COOK LINE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUE.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, COOKED GROUND BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, PICO DE GALLO/SALSA, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS, STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AND OR INSTALL DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT PLUMBING PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. LEAK WAS NOT ACTIVE OVER OR NEAR FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - OBSERVED NO WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassMar 19, 2018
6 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABEL MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ON REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED INSIDE UP RIGHT 1-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAITAIN. STEAM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassDec 15, 2017
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, AND PREP COOLER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON WEST WALL.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST REPAIR DETACHED CEILING TILE HANGING ABOVE REAR PREP AREA, REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS & WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, SEAL HOLE IN WALL ACROSS FROM STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR.
Short Form ComplaintApr 11, 2017
6 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - OBSERVED FLAN IN THE DESSERT COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEM WITH INGREDIENT LABEL AND SELL BY DATE AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACK AND PEELING PAINT ON RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, SEAT COVERS ARE DAMAGED (HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE)IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. REMOVE TAPE FROM SEATS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR DAMAGED COUNTER-TOP AT FRONT COUNTER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB IN LADIES ROOM,. ALSO, REPAIR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE BUCKET BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintMar 30, 2017
6 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - OBSERVED FLAN IN THE DESSERT COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEM WITH INGREDIENT LABEL AND SELL BY DATE AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACK AND PEELING PAINT ON RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, SEAT COVERS ARE DAMAGED (HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE)IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. REMOVE TAPE FROM SEATS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR DAMAGED COUNTER-TOP AT FRONT COUNTER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB IN LADIES ROOM,. ALSO, REPAIR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ICE BUCKET BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintJan 23, 2017
6 infractions
- 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
  - OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GO OUTSIDE TO DUMP THE TRASH AND RETURN TO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT WASHING HER HANDS. ALSO, ANOTHER EMPLOYEES WAS OBSERVED USING HER CLOTHES TO CLEAN HER HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. INFORMED MANAGER ON THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES WHILE HANDLING FOOD, AND TO DISCUSS WITH STAFF THE IMPORTANCE OF WASHING HANDS AFTER ALL NON FOOD ACTIVITIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A) (B)
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - OBSERVED FLAN IN THE DESSERT COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEM WITH INGREDIENT LABEL AND SELL BY DATE AND MAINTAIN.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACK AND PEELING PAINT ON RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, SEAT COVERS ARE DAMAGED (HELD TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE)IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. REMOVE TAPE FROM SEATS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE NEAR THE SOUTH WALL IS NOT CLEAN. UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. HOLE IN NORTH WALL IN REAR PREP NEXT TO THE STOVE. CEILING VENT OVER PREP TABLE AND IN REAR TOILET ROOM HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Recent InspectionJun 29, 2016
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE PLATES THAT ARE USED TO HOLD PANS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. ALSO OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE RIGHT WELL OF THE SALSA COOLER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED SMALL LIGHT GRAY COLORED STAINS ON THE DROP PLATE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THAT THE FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - WHITE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBO UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.
Canvass Re-InspectionJun 27, 2016
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE PLATES THAT ARE USED TO HOLD PANS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. ALSO OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE RIGHT WELL OF THE SALSA COOLER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED SMALL LIGHT GRAY COLORED STAINS ON THE DROP PLATE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THAT THE FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WASTE PIPING ON THE MAIN COOK LINE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE WHITE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBO UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.
CanvassJun 20, 2016
7 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - OBSERVED THAT THE TOP SECTION OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER IS NOT HOLDING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55 DEGREES ON THE TOP SHELF. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING STORED IN THE TOP COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE TOP COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED BY THE CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)(NO CITATION ISSUED).
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, EGGS, SAUSAGE) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-012.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE PLATES THAT ARE USED TO HOLD PANS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. ALSO OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE RIGHT WELL OF THE SALSA COOLER. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD CONTACT AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED SMALL LIGHT GRAY COLORED STAINS ON THE DROP PLATE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THAT THE FAN IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN THE WHITE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER COMBO UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.
CanvassJul 17, 2015
8 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH DRY FOODS SUCH AS RICE,BEANS, PEPPERS MUST HAVE A LABEL OUTIDE THE CONTAINER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - FAN GUARD OF TH 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA,WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN( WITH FOOD CRUMBS).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM BY THE PATIO TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - VENT COVER INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN FREZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS FOR THE CUSTOMER. (DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - ALL WASH CLOTHS USED FOR CLEANING AND WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANTIZING SOLUTION.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF THE IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
Short Form ComplaintSep 29, 2014
5 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST RE CAULK ALL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALL THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. CAULK ARE ALL WORN OUT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALL CONTAINERS WITH COOKED FOODS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CRACKED/DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
Short Form ComplaintJul 11, 2014
6 infractions
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  - EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS IN THE DINING AREA CLOSED TO THE ICE MACHINE. PORTABLE YELLOW MOP SINK IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALL CHEMICALS,CHLOROX AND PINE SOLS BOTTLES ARE STORED UNDER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESIBLE TO WASH HANDS. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE THE PORTABLE MOP SINK AND ALL THE CHEMICALS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST RE CAULK ALL THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALL THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. CAULK ARE ALL WORN OUT.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. ALL CONTAINERS WITH COOKED FOODS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CRACKED/DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE WATER HEATER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 18, 2014
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 17, 2014
11 infractions
- 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
  - OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREAS (3) IS SLOWLY DRAINING. CRITICAL 7-38-030 THE PLUMBER WAS CALLED AND UNABLE TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED APPOXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT SOUTH WALL AND 40-50 MICE DROPPING IN THE CRAWL SPACE AND 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALL NEXT TO MILK REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT SELLING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. THE FRONT DOOR 1/4 GAP BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SIDE DOOR 1/4 BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND BACK DOOR HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AROUND THE DOOR AND THE SCREEN DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS 7-38-020
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  - THE GREASE DUMPSTER HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP AND SOME ALONG THE SIDES.SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS .SERIOUS 7-38-020
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - NO CERTIFIED MANGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION BUSINESS IS OPEN 24 HOURS AND ONE CERTIFIED MANGER/SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST OBTAIN ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED MANGER. SERIOUS 7-38-012
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - MUST LABLE ALL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.1ST KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND ALL WALK IN UNITS AND UP RIGHT UNITS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED BOTH HOOD FILTERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE RACKS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED MISSING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. AT SOUTH DINING ROOM, ICE MACHINE, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT ENTRANCE TO CUSTOMER WASH ROOMS. IN REAR KITCHEN HOLES ALONG BASE BOARD IN EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOM MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - THE LARGE WASS FAN NOT CLEAN IN PREP KITCHEN AREA ABOVE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST CLEAN.
CanvassApr 17, 2014
11 infractions
- 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
  - OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY,THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS (3) IS SLOWLY DRAINING .CRITICAL 7-38-030. THE PLUMBER WAS CALLED AND UNABLE TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED APROXIMATELY 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE IN BASEMENT SOUTH WALL AND 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CREW SPACE AND 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS NEXT TO MILK REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT SELLING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. THE FRONT DOOR 1/4 GAP BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, SIDE DOOR 1/4 BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND BACK DOOR HAS A1/4 INCH GAP AROUND THE DOOR AND THE SCREEN DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  - THE GREASE DUMPSTER HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP AND SOME ALONG THE SIDES. SOURCE OF FOOD FOR THE RODENTS.SERIOUS 7-38-020
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. BUSINESS IS OPEN 24 HOURS AND ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER/SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST OBTAIN ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED MANAGER. SERIOUS 7-38-012.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - MUST LABEL ALL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. 1ST KITCHEN REFRIGERATION UNIT AND ALL WALK IN UNITS AND UP RIGHT UNITS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. RAW WOODED SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED BOTH HOOD,FILTERS,PREP TABLES,STORAGE RACKS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED, MISSING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. AT SOUTH DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. AT ENTRANCE TO CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. IN REAR KITCHEN. HOLES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE KITCHEN NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - THE LARGE WALL FAN NOT CLEAN IN PREP KITCHEN AREA ABOVE NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN.
Canvass Re-InspectionJul 24, 2013
2 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AT REACH-IN MILK COOLER. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT UPRIGHT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
CanvassJul 17, 2013
5 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - NOTED APROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND WALLS OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA ALSO NOTED APROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS NEXT TO MILK REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT SELLING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLOATION 7-38-020.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AT REACH-IN MILK COOLER. MUST RE-PAINT OR REPLACE.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE WATER TANK ALSO NOTED SOME DEMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD AREA AND FRONT FOOD SELLING AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE DEMAGED CEILING TILES.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT UPRIGHT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 13, 2012
1 infraction
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
CanvassJan 5, 2012
12 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED LARGE COVERED CONTAINER OF APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE TALL REACH-IN COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 51.F TO 54.1F. MANAGEMENT STATES CHICKEN WAS COOKED SOMETIME THAT DAY. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS OF COOKED FOODS. OBSERVED ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF OTHER FOODS IN SAME COOLER. CHICKEN DISCARDED.
- 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
  - All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION EMPLOYEE RINSING OUT DIRTY MOP INSIDE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS WERE SET UP TO WASH AND POTS BEING WASHED AT THE TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO WASH AND SANITIZE SINK WITH BLEACH. REVIEWED THAT THEIR MOP SINK ON PREMISES IS THE ONLY SINK TO BE USED FOR MOPS.
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
  - Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS IN MENS WASHROOM.
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS.PLASTIC BASKETS FILLED WITH READY TO EAT CHIPS STORED ONE ON TOP OF THE OTHER, UNCOVERED, NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN SERVER STATION. ALL CHIPS DISCARDED. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE KITCHEN COOLER UNCOVERED. RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER SHREDDED, READY TO EAT LETTUCE. UNCOVERED RAW PORK STORED ON TOP OF CASE OF AVOCADOS AND UNCOVERED CILANTRO INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOODS.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING FIRST HALF OF INSPECTION WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE RINSING MOPS IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AS NOTED ABOVE. MANAGEMENT WAS TELEPHONED UPON ARRIVAL AND INITIAL INSPECTION. BUSINESS IS OPEN 24 HOURS AND ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER/SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST OBTAIN ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED MANAGER.
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-21-10 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED, MISSING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. AT SOUTH DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. #32-MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.RAW WOODED SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED.
- 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. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
- 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. RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST PAINT/SEAL. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
- 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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
- 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. DIRTY/DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT DRY RICE/BEANS.
- 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 PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE THREADED NOZZLE FROM BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
Tag RemovalJun 11, 2010
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 5-21-10
Tag RemovalMay 24, 2010
4 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - . MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. RAW WOODED SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED, MISSING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. AT SOUTH DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. AT ENTRANCE TO CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. IN REAR KITCHEN. HOLES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MISSING WALL TILE IN SOUTH DINING ROOM. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES AT CAULKING IN BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE PREP TABLES AND MEAT GRINDER
CanvassMay 21, 2010
9 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. KITCHEN TALL TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER FOUND AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN @51.4 INSIDE. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED @ 312-746-5426 FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATLY 15LBS COOKED CHICKEN @51.4 & 44.7F. 15LBS COOKED BEANS @50.5F. 1DZ STUFFED PEPPERS @45.9F. 40LBS COOKED GROUND BEEF @46.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00.
- 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  - Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS AND PANS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION OR RINSE AT SINK. INSTRUCTED AND DEMONSTRATED PROPER METHOD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
  - Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT DINING ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSIDE WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE, INSIDE LOWER ICE BIN WHERE ICE IS HELD. MACHINE HELD TAGGED FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED SANITIZED AND INSPECTED BY C.D.P.H. ALSO, OBSERVED PLASTIC BASKETS FILLED WITH READY TO EAT CHIPS STORED ONE ON TOP OF THE OTHER, UNCOVERED, NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION IN SERVER STATION. ALL CHIPS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER STORE.
- 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 NOT USE TINFOIL OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. RAW WOODED SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED.
- 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. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CRACKED, MISSING TILES IN POOR REPAIR. AT SOUTH DINING ROOM ICE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. AT ENTRANCE TO CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. IN REAR KITCHEN. HOLES ALONG BASEBOARDS IN EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
- 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. MISSING WALL TILE IN SOUTH DINING ROOM. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES AT CAULKING IN BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
- 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 INSTALL THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OR REMOVE PREP TABLES AND MEAT GRINDER.