MORENA'S KITCHEN
5054 W Armitage AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Restaurant
Inspection summary
MORENA'S KITCHEN has been inspected 12 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 5, 2015. The most recent inspection, on February 18, 2020, found no infractions.
5 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Protecting food from contamination and Cleaning and sanitizing.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 17, 2019. For example:
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 17, 2019. For example:
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 17, 2019. For example:
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 3, 2019. For example:
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded once on June 6, 2017. For example:
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
About this data
These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
12 inspections
- Canvass
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
9 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE TO CUSTOMERS WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-602.13 CLEAN THE STOVE, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- 5-501.17 OBSERVED A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.114 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- 6-202.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE STOVE AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass Re-Inspection
10 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE TO CUSTOMERS WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-602.13 CLEAN THE STOVE, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- 5-501.17 OBSERVED A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.114 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- 6-202.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE STOVE AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
- 8-404.13(B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #38 AND #54 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2244033 ON 1/3/19: 38 - OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT FROM ORKIN WAS DATED 8/30/17. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST PERFORM A PEST INSPECTION AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT IN THE LOG BOOK. 54 - OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE REMOVAL. PRIORITY 7-42-090.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass Re-Inspection
10 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE TO CUSTOMERS WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- 4-602.13 CLEAN THE STOVE, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- 5-501.17 OBSERVED A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 6-501.114 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- 6-202.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE STOVE AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
- 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
- 8-404.13(B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #38 AND #54 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2244033 ON 1/3/19: 38 - OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT FROM ORKIN WAS DATED 8/30/17. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST PERFORM A PEST INSPECTION AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT IN THE LOG BOOK. 54 - OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE REMOVAL. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass
11 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE TO CUSTOMERS WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
- OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT FROM ORKIN WAS DATED 8/30/17. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST PERFORM A PEST INSPECTION AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECEIPT IN THE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
- CLEAN THE STOVE, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
- OBSERVED A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
- 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
- OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE STOVE AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- Canvass Re-Inspection
5 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET,LOWER WALL IN VESTIBULE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET IN DINING AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA OVER PREP COOLER
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF GROUND IN REAR YARD(UNUSED COOLERS,FRYERS,GRILL)
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass Re-Inspection
0 infractions
- Canvass
12 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.12 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM,APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE POISON AND RODENT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
- OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON PREMISES TO DISPOSE OF TRASH INTO.MUST PROVIDE A OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND KEEP DRY.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET,LOWER WALL IN VESTIBULE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALL VENT NEAR TOILET ROOM
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
- MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA OVER PREP COOLER.
- 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
- MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
- MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK IN PREP AREA THAT WAS REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
- MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND GROUND IN REAR YARD(UNUSED COOLERS,FRYERS,GRILL,ETC)
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
- Canvass
4 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CONDIMENT COOLER CUTTING BOARD.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
- OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
- OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE REAR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
- Canvass
0 infractions
- License
0 infractions
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