LA JOSIE

740 W RANDOLPH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661 · Restaurant

15 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionMay 20, 2026

   3 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER PANEL DOOR AT THE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE BROKEN, UNABLE TO EASILY OPEN DEEP FRYER PANEL TO MONITOR INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEEP FRYER PANEL DOOR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED PLASTIC UTILITY SINK BASIN IN THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PLASTIC CRACKED AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA UTILITY SINK BASIN AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO BE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S OR ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
2. ComplaintApr 9, 2026

   7 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PROVIDING FINAL RINSE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE OF DISH MACHINE AND CEASED USE OF EQUIPMENT WITH TAG INSTRUCTING FOOD STAFF NOT TO USE MACHINE PRIOR TO INSPECTOR ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROVIDE FINAL RINSE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50 TO 200 PPM. TAGGED EQUIPMENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTACT CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION ONCE MACHINE IS REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PRIOR TO USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SLIGHTLY SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS AND CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS, CALCIUM DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 29. COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
     • OBSERVED FACILITY PACKAGING TCS FOOD (COOKED VEAL) UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS WITH MACHINE ON-SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE UTILIZING REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING METHODS FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS AND OBTAIN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO PRIOR TO RESUMING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOODS STORED IN REDUCED-OXYGEN PACKAGING ON-SITE. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $150.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE VOLUNTARILY REMOVED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINE FROM FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
   • 32. VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
     • SEE VIOLATION #29.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED HANDLE ON DEEP FRYER PANEL DOOR AT THE 1ST FLOOR COOK LINE BROKEN, UNABLE TO EASILY OPEN DEEP FRYER PANEL TO MONITOR INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE DEEP FRYER PANEL DOOR HANDLE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED PLASTIC UTILITY SINK BASIN IN THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PLASTIC CRACKED AND MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BASEMENT WAREWASHING AREA UTILITY SINK BASIN AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT AREA ALL-GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TO BE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S OR ALL-GENDER RESTROOMS FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SANITARY PRODUCTS AND MAINTAIN.
3. Short Form ComplaintSep 22, 2025

   0 infractions

4. CanvassSep 18, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANTIZING 0PPM CHLORINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-025.TAGGED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 25 FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES.
5. CanvassOct 17, 2024

   5 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • Mop sink located between clean utensils shelves with a garbage bag used to protect utensils from splashing. Instructed to install a permanent barrier to prevent splashing of mop waste water on clean utensils.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • Knives wedged between 2 prep tables. keeping large spoons in-use in a stagnant water at main prep line 1st floor. Instructed to store utensils in-use according to health code, ie.
   • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
     • Deli cups are stacked in each other while wet, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils after washing.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Damaged and chipped walls behind clean pots and pans racks in basement kitchen, instructed to provide durable surface that's easily cleaned.
6. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 20, 2023

   0 infractions

7. CanvassNov 16, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED THREE DOWNSTAIRS UNISEX TOILET ROOMS HAND SINK (76.7F), HAND SINK (80.1F), HAND SINK (77.7) AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (72F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). UTILIZE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL DISH MAHCINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO HAVE A LEAK. ALSO OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE DOWNSTAIRS UNISEX TOILET ROOM TO HAVE A SLOW DRAINING OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN ALL THREE UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
8. Non-InspectionNov 13, 2023

   0 infractions

9. ComplaintNov 18, 2022

   0 infractions

10. ComplaintNov 14, 2022

    0 infractions

11. Canvass Re-InspectionSep 4, 2019

    11 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED AT ALL HAND-SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOODS. 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT NORPOLE COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, SPLASH GUARDS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND-SINK BEHIND BOTH BARS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND NON-PREP AREAS; NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND AT DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
12. CanvassAug 26, 2019

    17 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA DRINKING FROM A CONTAINER WITHOUT A COVER. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination oF Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED A HAND-SINK BEHIND THE REAR BAR, WITH SLICED FRUIT AND ICE IN THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS. A HAND-WASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • HAND-WASHING SIGNAGE IS NEEDED AT ALL HAND-SINKS THROUGHOUT PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • MUST PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENUS REGARDING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOODS. 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.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 20 LARGE FLIES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND ON WALLS BEHIND THE REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE REAR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE In a clean, dry location Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 1-DOOR UPRIGHT NORPOLE COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. ALSO, SPLASH GUARDS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND-SINK BEHIND BOTH BARS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAIN LEVEL PREP AREAS. ALSO, CLEAN FLOORS IN SUN PUMP ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SEAL HOLES IN CEILINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND NON-PREP AREAS; NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND AT DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
13. Short Form ComplaintApr 3, 2018

    5 infractions

    • 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
      • Observed food handler preparing ready to eat food, tomato/pico de gallo, with bare hand contact at front prep station. Informed manager that bare hand contact with ready to eat food is not allowed. Instructed manager to use barriers such as tongs, single use gloves, to avoid bare hand contact. Manager corrected violation during. Manager voluntarily discarded 5lbs of raw chopped tomatoes, at a value of $8.00 Critical violation #7-38-010 (A)
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • Observed raw shrimp stored in stainless steel pan, directly next to ready to eat food, guacamole in stainless pan, with no covers/protection, at Ceviche station, at top loading cooler, on front prep line, at time of inspection. Informed Manager that foods must be protected during storage, preparation, to prevent contamination. Manager corrected violations during inspection. Serious violation #7-38-005 (A)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Observed bulk container in basement dry storage area with no labels. Instructed manager to provide.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed hood filters above grill station covered with grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed raw wood wall across from walk in cooler adjacent to circuit break boxes in basement dry storage area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
14. CanvassMar 14, 2018

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Observed 3 door reach in cooler at front hot cook line, at improper temperature of 55.7, holding potentially hazardous foods. Tagged cooler held for inspection by cdph. Instructed not to use. SITE CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION, TEMP HOLDING AT 38.9F. Instructed to repair and maintain at 40f or below. Critical Violation # 7-38-005 (A)
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature, in the following areas: -Hot line counter top/room temperature, next to grill/fry station: 86.7f, 1.5lbs of eggs at a value of $4.00 -Cold line, top loading reach in cooler: 50.0f, 2lbs of sliced tomatoes, at a value of $5.00 52.0f, 6lbs of red salsa, at a value of $80.00 -Hot line side, 3 door reach in cooler, with top load: date 3/3/18 50.3f, 3lbs of mango salsa, at a value of $20.00:date 3/12/18 53.0f, 3lbs of shredded Gueso Fresco/cheese, at at a value of $ 10.00: date 3/13/18 53.2f 3lbs of mayo, at a value of $4.00 51.2f, 2lbs of corn salad, at a value of $2.00 53.3f, 1.5lbs of tomatillo sauce, at a value of $4.00 45.6f, 2lbs of raw shrimp, at a value of $40.00 (after a 25 mins walk thru of site) Manager stated Total Weight of 23.5lbs Lbs, at an approximate value of $169.00 Manager voluntarily discarded/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40f or below and hot food at 140f or above. 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 no soap or paper towels at exposed hand sinks located at service bar and front cook line. Informed the manager that soap and paper towels must be provided at all times to ensure proper hand-washing, at all times. Site corrected violation during inspection. Critical Violation #7-38-030
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BLACK/BROWN SLIM LIKE SUBSTANCE IN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SITE CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR MOST RECENT INSPECTION DATED 3/01/17. INSTRUCTED THAT THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST ALWAYS BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. THE NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM TODAY'S INSPECTION WAS POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Observed bulk container in basement dry storage area with no labels. Instructed manager to provide.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed hood filters above grill station covered with grease buildup. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed raw wood wall across from walk in cooler adjacent to circuit break boxes in basement dry storage area. Informed manager that surface must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to seal surface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
15. LicenseMar 1, 2017

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND THE ICE BIN NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE SERVICE STATION WITH NO SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO CONSUMABLE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND THE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO DRAINBOARD FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AND MAINTAIN.