MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTURANT

9440 W FOSTER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60656 · Restaurant

29 inspections

Canvass Re-InspectionSep 18, 2025
0 infractions
ComplaintSep 11, 2025
6 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED TORN GASKETS IN INTERIOR OF COOLER LOCATED ON PREP LINE OPPOSITE GRILL AND 1 OF 2 HAND DRYERS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH PIECES OF EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE IN INTERIOR OF BOX FREEZER USED TO STORE ICE CREAM. INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN GARBAGE CORRAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
  - OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2613788 DATED 3/14/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassMar 14, 2025
5 infractions
- 14. REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
  - NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED AND THEN THE TAG MUST BE STORED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE DOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Non-InspectionJan 29, 2025
0 infractions
CanvassJan 17, 2024
4 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  - NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Non-InspectionJan 5, 2024
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionApr 3, 2023
0 infractions
CanvassMar 24, 2023
9 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR,WASHROOMS).
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.OBSERVED COOKED PINTO BEANS AND BLACK BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (44.6 F-47.8 F).ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 70#'S OF FOOD WORTH $400.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT BAR AREA.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAINBOARD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2544936 DATED:12/02/2021 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
Non-InspectionMar 7, 2023
0 infractions
Complaint Re-InspectionDec 2, 2021
1 infraction
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
ComplaintNov 22, 2021
7 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF BELOW 180F. (NOTED SANITIZING RINSE OF 110F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. (DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME, PREMISES HAS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Canvass Re-InspectionFeb 22, 2021
7 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK OPPOSITE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS CEVICHE, WITH NO DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENU FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED BARRELS CONTAINING TORTILLA CHIPS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BARRELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND SECURELY MOUNT TO WALL.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE PROTEINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFeb 19, 2021
12 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK OPPOSITE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF SLICED BEEF INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON MAIN COOK LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 54.3F AND 55.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATEY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS CEVICHE, WITH NO DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENU FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
  - OBSERVED 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON MAIN COOK LINE CONTAINING TCS FOODS SUCH AS SLICED BEEF MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED BARRELS CONTAINING TORTILLA CHIPS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BARRELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND SECURELY MOUNT TO WALL.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE PROTEINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2286172 DATED 5/2/2019 NOT CORRECTED:"OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION" INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Non-InspectionFeb 2, 2021
0 infractions
ComplaintMay 2, 2019
4 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 1ST WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. CORE VIOLATION
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
CanvassNov 22, 2017
2 infractions
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - Observed the kitchen washroom door's self closing device to be broken. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Observed a leak at the base of the exposed handsink faucet across from the dish machine. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
CanvassJul 20, 2017
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - Instructed facility to install a splashguard at the right side of the bar exposed handsink and maintain.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the bar area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - Instructed facility to install and maintain a self closing device on the kitchen washroom door.
Canvass Re-InspectionJul 6, 2016
3 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - NOTED WATER POOLING ON CORNER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
CanvassJun 24, 2016
5 infractions
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  - FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. ONCE WATER IS RELEASE FROM 1 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER STARTS COMING OUT FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN (WITH AN AIR GAP) SLIGHTLY UNDERNEATH THE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - NOTED WATER POOLING ON CORNER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SOME FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER INSIDE LIQUOR (WALK-IN COOLER) ROOM IN REAR AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR FRAME IN REAR AREA.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 1ST COMPARTMENT AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.----------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
Complaint Re-InspectionMar 4, 2015
1 infraction
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
ComplaintFeb 20, 2015
9 infractions
- 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  - POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED 20 GALLON CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SOUP(TOMATO) THAT WAS PREPARED THE NIGHT BEFORE AT 63.4F. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARODUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) VALUE $60, 160 LBS.
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  - DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAITNAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER ON RIGHT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER COMING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP/CATCH BASIN TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISWASHING AREA NOT PROVIDED WITH HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - MULTI USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BAR RACH-IN COOLER RUSTED AND STORAGE SHELF UNDER BAR COUNTER HAS RAW EXPOSED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYER CABINET, SODA GUN AND HOLDERS, FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL AND FAN GUARD COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - VENTILATION AND LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - DRAINLINE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT SLOW DRAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE COOLERS.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
CanvassOct 9, 2014
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED AT SIDE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE CHILLER ACROSS FROM THE SIDE PREP AREA.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST REMOVE LONG HALLWAY CARPET FROM THE INTERIOR FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE LIGTH FIXTURE IN THE MAIN HOT COOKING LINE(CLOSEST LIGHT TO THE DISH MACHINE AREA).
CanvassMay 23, 2014
6 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - MUST PROPEPLY LABEL LARGE WHITE TUB CONTAINER HOLDING SALSA. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE DATED AND LABELED.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE 2DR REACH COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST REPAIR SCREEN DOOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE STAINLESS STEEL DOOR. THE SCREEN DOOR NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO PROPERLY FIT FRAME SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY. DURING INSPECTION STAINLESS STEEL DOOR WAS CLOSED AND IT IS RODENT PROOFED.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS AT THE SMALL CORNER COOKING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST REPAIR CHIPPED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND IN THE FRONT PORTION OF SAID AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND INTERIOR OF CEILING LIGHT PANELS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND FOOD SPLASHES.
ComplaintJul 2, 2013
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER (COOKING LINE) WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND COOLERS AT THE BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassJan 8, 2013
6 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING AT MOP SINK CORNER WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  - EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
Canvass Re-InspectionJun 29, 2011
5 infractions
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - Above violation still remaining.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - Above violation still remaining.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Above violation still remaining.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Above violation still remaining.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Above violation still remaining.
CanvassJun 20, 2011
8 infractions
- 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  - Found exposed hand sink in bar area in state of disrepair, no hot water, cold water provided to exposed hand sink in bar area. Citation #H000071345 with acourt date of 7/21/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00AM.
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - cooler shelving, storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving. racks, cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). prep tables lower shelving, upper shelving of prep tables in prep line need detailed cleaning(crevices).
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, bar areas, closet room, and by dish machine areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, missing light shield in cooler shall be provided.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, walk in cooler, coolers, bar areas, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Canvass Re-InspectionJan 14, 2010
0 infractions
CanvassJan 7, 2010
4 infractions
- 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
  - When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND INADEQUATE WASHING FACILITIES IN WASHROOMS,BAR AREA,3 COMPARTMENT SINK , HANDSINK, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 60F AND 80F,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED ,INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WASHING FACILITIES,GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION 01-14-10
- 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. EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN ,MUST CLEAN 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. DIRTY WALLS NEAR HANDSINK MUST BE CAULKED;CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA WITH WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST BE CLEAN
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED