LA BAGUETTE

3117 W 26th ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Restaurant

23 inspections

1. CanvassNov 2, 2023

   0 infractions

2. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 11, 2023

   3 infractions

   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED GENDER NEUTRAL WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3. CanvassAug 4, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.HOSE ATTACHED TO FAUCET, AS WELL AS HOSES FROM AC UNIT DRAINING INTO BASIN. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES, HOSE AS WELL AS DRAINING HOSES NOT ALLOWED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN MIDDLE PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, DICARD ALL ICE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED GENDER NEUTRAL WASHROOM WITHOUT COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR FEMALE SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD UNIT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4. ComplaintJul 6, 2022

   4 infractions

   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • OBSERVED CLEAN EQUIPMENT NOT INVERTED ON SHELVING IN BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN DURING STORAGE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER AT REAR PREP TABLE, BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS ACCUMULATED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER, GREASE SPLATTER ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT HAVE DEBRIS, AND DUST ON CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • MISSING ALLRGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
5. ComplaintOct 4, 2021

   6 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: HAM 50.1F, PORK 53.4F. SHREDDED CHEESE 52.1F, SLICED CHEESE 50.2F. ALL SAID FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 15LBS, $50 VALUE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • PREP COOLER BEING USED IS IN POOR REPAIR AND UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 56.5F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • CRACKED PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR BREAD. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR AS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF TRAINING ON SITE
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • MISSING ALLRGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE
6. CanvassDec 2, 2020

   10 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL & HOSES IN ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
   • 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.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • MUST SEAL LOWER GAP ON FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND 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.
   • 50. HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
     • NO SUFFICIENT HOT WATER ON SITE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HAND SINKS AND 110F AT THE 3-COMP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. - COS
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON WHITE MOP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • FOUND NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. ALSO, REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
7. CanvassApr 5, 2019

   2 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD PARTICLES BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED VARIOUS UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, OVEN, ETC.) BEING STORED IN THE REAR AREA OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
8. Complaint Re-InspectionJul 30, 2018

   7 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER (POP & SALSA),INTERIOR LID OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOOD CERTIFICATION. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
9. ComplaintJul 20, 2018

   20 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.,UST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE IN STAFF TOILETROOM.SOAP AND TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS.CUPED COOKED BEANS 80.4F-81.3F,3LBS OF BAGGED COOKED RICE 76.5F-78.8F,5LBS. TORTA BREAD WITH BEANS SPREAD 78.1F-78.9F,2 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK 56.5F-57.2F,2LBS.RED SALSA 66.9F,2LBS. GREEN SALSA 66.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.22.63LBS.$25.50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 62.1F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/20/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSIL WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER (POP & SALSA),INTERIOR LID OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,REACH IN FREEZERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS,MICROWAVE.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LID AND GROUND.HAVE LID TIGHT FITTING .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOOD CERTIFICATION .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
10. CanvassFeb 9, 2018

    12 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REAR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 53.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 8LBS.CHICKEN FLAUTAS 48.8F-51.0F,4-3/4LB INDIVIDUAL CUPS OF COOKED BEANS 66.1F-67.0F ON A TRAY AT GRILL,15LBS. SLICED BREAD WITH (BEANS,SHREEDED LETTUCE AND SLICED TOMATOES)ON 2-TRAYS ON TOP SHELF ,4.5LBS. SLICED TOMATOES 52.2F-57.4F ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER,9LBS. SLICED COOKED PORK 51.7F-51.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 37LBS.$83.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PUT CUT ONIONS AND CILANTRO ON TOP OF TACOS WITH BARE HANDS.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT AND REAR 3- DOOR COOLERS,CRACKED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,LOOSE INTERIOR TOPSIDE PANEL ON REAR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP TABLES,COOLERS,FREEZER,ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINET.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP /DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF TOILET ROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN BOTH REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES .MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP/DINING AREAS,MISSING & CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
11. CanvassJun 8, 2017

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND REAR PREP COOLER AT 46.2 AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. COOLER IS NOT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: DELI HAM 45.6 DEGREES 5 LBS $10.00 RAW STEAK 49.3 DEGREES 8 LBS $32.00 COOKED PORK 46.2 DEGREES 12 LBS $24.00 DELI TURKEY 45.8 DEGREES 3 LBS $6.00 ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 28 LBS $74.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP HAND SINK AND NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGER QUICKLY CORRECTED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT FOUND 2 BUCKETS OF SALSA ON COUNTER UNATTENDED, EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO AREA TO BEGIN PACKAGING SALSA WITH BARE HANDS. SHE WOULD DIP A SMALL CONTAINER INTO LARGE BUCKET TO SCOOP OUT AN AMOUNT TO PACKAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT SALSA FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AND NOT TO PUT A BARE HAND INTO SALSA BUCKET. SALSA WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND RUBBER GASKETS, ALL SINKS, MEAT SLICER AND MEAT TENDERIZOR MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FOOD AND TRASH DEBRIS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS, BUILD UP ALONG WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS IN DISH AREA WITH SPLATTER AND BUILD UP MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionJul 7, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED ON REPORT# 1937917 DATED 6-30-16 NOT CORRECTED: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT STILL NOT MET. MUST CERTIFY ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING MINOR VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY LID ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED AND UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT ENTRANCES TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA INDICATING ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONELL ALLOWED.
13. CanvassJun 30, 2016

    15 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • TORTAS WITH HAM, CUT LETTUCE AND CUT TOMATOES FOUND SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 59.1F. CUT LETTUCE FOUND AT 48.9F IN REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. DICED HAM SITTING IN CONTAINER ON TOP OF UNCOVERED SLICED HAM IN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AT 49.9F IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATED UNITS AND BE MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 40 SANDWICHES(20LB VALUED AT $50)DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WASH HER HANDS WITH WATER AND NO SOAP IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST WASH HANDS IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USING HOT WATER AND SOAP.ALSO OBSERVED AFTERNOON COOK HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS(TOMATOES AND LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS, MUST USE GLOVES, UTENSILS OR TISSUE PAPER WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FOUND ON LID IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF RECEPTACLE CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THE START OF THE INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED(PORK, BEEF, TORTAS, BEANS) AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
    • 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
      • NO TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING AGENT USED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 8-31-15 ON REPORT# 1566973 NOT CORRECTED:-32- OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CARDBOARDS BEING REUSED AS A LINING FOR THE GRILL AND UNDER TWO PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR OR SHELF LINING IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH A PAN UNDERNEATH CATCHING ACTIVE DRIPPING WATER FROM THE CONDENSOR, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF A THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BUCKET FULL OF STANDING WATER BY THE FURNANCE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-33- OBSERVED ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (2 GRILLS, 2 FRYERS, MEAT SLICER AND A MICROWAVE) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED GASKETS IN SAID REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-34-OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS (UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS.-35-OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-40- OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE ACCURATE TEMPERATURES OF HOT OR COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.-45- FOOD HANDLER REQUIRWMENT NOT MET 7-42-090 NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • PAINT RUSTY LID ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT, EXTERIORS AND NOZZLES ON DRINK DISPENSERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED AND UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR EXHAUST IN WASHROOM. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILLS AND DEEP FRYERS) MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE HOODS IN ALL PREP AREAS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED A BICYCLE STORED IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA, MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A NON FOOD PREP OR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S PURSE SITTING ON PREP TABLE WITH FOOD ITEMS IN REAR PREP AREA, ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • LARGE ICE SCOOP IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPERLY STORED IN A UNSANITARY OPEN CONTAINER. ICE SCOOP STORED IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE UNCOVERED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ICE SCOOPS MUST PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED CUSTOMERS(MOTHER AND CHILD ENTER FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTRUCT CUSTOMERS TO USE WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM(CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA).
14. CanvassAug 31, 2015

    10 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 16 MEXICAN SANDWICHES (TORTAS) PREPARED WITH BREAD, BEANS, MAYO, LETTUCE, SLICED TOMATO, AND ONION BEING HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALL SANDWICHES BETWEEN 78.0F-78.8F. OBSERVED 1 1/2 LBS OF DICED TOMATOES AT 58.5F IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. TOTAL OF 5 LBS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD VALUE AT $25. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED HANDS SINKS WITHOUT SOAP. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND WASHBOWLS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CARDBOARDS BEING REUSED AS A LINING FOR THE GRILL AND UNDER TWO PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR OR SHELF LINING IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH A PAN UNDERNEATH CATCHING ACTIVE DRIPPING WATER FROM THE CONDENSOR, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF A THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BUCKET FULL OF STANDING WATER BY THE FURNANCE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (2 GRILLS, 2 FRYERS, MEAT SLICER AND A MICROWAVE) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED GASKETS IN SAID REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS (UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE ACCURATE TEMPERATURES OF HOT OR COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES AND BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
15. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 4, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ATTACHED GREASE TRAY OF GRILL, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, MOTORS AND ALL ATTACHED HARDWARE OF COOLERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
16. CanvassOct 27, 2014

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • LIVE ROACHES (4) NOTED UNDER COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. FRONT DOUBLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ATTACHED GREASE TRAY OF GRILL, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, MOTORS AND ALL ATTACHED HARDWARE OF COOLERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR OF CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, CRACKED, ROTTING TILES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
17. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 25, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2/18/14 REPORT 1305506 NOT CORRECTED: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, WHICH CONTAINS SERVICE RECEIPTS, DIAGRAM OF FACILITY, AND COPY OF PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. MGR PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK BY END OF INSPECTION. INSTD TO HAVE UP TO DATE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
18. CanvassFeb 18, 2014

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, WHICH CONTAINS SERVICE RECEIPTS, DIAGRAM OF FACILITY, AND COPY OF PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME OR REPLACE. CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT FRONT PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR SIDES AND DOORS OF ALL COOLERS, AND SINKS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME. LEAK AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INTERNAL THERMOMETER MISSING FOR PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.
19. CanvassMar 25, 2013

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE WHEELS AND CASTERS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND CAN OPENER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS SOME WATER AND FOOD STAINS, CLEAN THE CEILINGS AND CHECK FOR A LEAK OR CONDENSATION ABOVE.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • THE ICE SCOOP IS STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH FOO DEBRIS INSIDE; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SCOOP AND HOLDER.
20. CanvassJan 26, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH GRILLS IN FRONT AND MIDDLE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN SHELF CONNECTED TO TABLE THAT GRILL SITS ON. CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTRIORS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
    • 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 UNDER FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
    • 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. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING IN REAR PREP AREA CORNER. CLEAN WALLS AND PIPES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
21. Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 18, 2011

    0 infractions

22. CanvassFeb 1, 2011

    7 infractions

    • 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.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR.
    • 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS,REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PEELING PAINT ON COUNTER TOP SURFACE.
    • 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.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD,GRILL TABLE,VENTILATION VENTS,MICROWAVES,DEEP FRYERS.
    • 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
    • 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 CLOSE OPEN VENTILATION VENT IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN CUT FRUIT & BULK ICE CREAM PREP AREA OR REMOVE OPEN FOOD FROM AREA.PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.
23. CanvassJun 11, 2010

    8 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING MONEY AND RETURNING TO PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, [TACOS] AND NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, MOP SINK AND MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
    • 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. MUST CLEAN WALLS AT MAIN KITCHEN BEHIND 3PART, 2PART, AND MOP SINKS.
    • 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 REPAIR MAIN KITCHEN 3PART SINK FAUCET.
    • 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. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.