PONCITLAN #5

3400 N CICERO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Restaurant

23 inspections

Complaint Re-InspectionJan 15, 2026
0 infractions
Complaint Re-InspectionJan 12, 2026
3 infractions
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND TEMPERATURE AT 94-97.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED AT LEAST 110.0F DURING ALL TIMES OF OPERATION TO PROPERLY WASH UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED 1 FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ComplaintJan 7, 2026
3 infractions
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND TEMPERATURE AT 99-100F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ComplaintJul 28, 2025
2 infractions
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THAW AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED 2 OF 4 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassMar 12, 2025
5 infractions
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS AT HEAT LAMP STATION STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE TORTILLA CHIPS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM SPLASH OR DRIP FROM FOOD EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD STORED OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTH BUCKETS THROUGHOUT MAIN COOK LINE AREA STORED WITH WIPING CLOTHS IN STILL WATER WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WIPING CLOTHES IN AN ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES OR MAINTAINED DRY.
- 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  - OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND OTHER FOOD EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - OBSERVED CLOSED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS STORED ABOVE MICROWAVE AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGE AND PERSONAL ITEM STORAGE THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION FOR FOOD, UTENSILS, OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW.
CanvassJul 23, 2024
2 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN PLASTIC INGREDIENT BINS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
- 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
  - OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassApr 14, 2023
1 infraction
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
CanvassOct 11, 2022
2 infractions
- 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Canvass Re-InspectionNov 5, 2021
0 infractions
CanvassOct 29, 2021
8 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 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.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE STORAGE RACK WHERE CUTTING BOARDS ARE STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE STORAGE RACK AND MAINTAIN.
- 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
- 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2366267 DATED:03/24/2020 #38--EXIT DOOR WITH 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR AND THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. Jun 24, 2020 #53--WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS. Jun 24, 2020 #55--FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Jun 24, 2020 #56--MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM( WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN. Jun 24, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/5/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
- 61. SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
  - PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (03/24/2020) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B).
CanvassMar 24, 2020
4 infractions
- 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  - EXIT DOOR WITH 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR AND THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR ALSO. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR.
- 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  - WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM( WITH DUST BUILD UP) AND MAINTAIN.
Short Form ComplaintJul 25, 2019
3 infractions
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT POTS/PANS STORED ON SHELF ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED THAT PLASTIC LINING INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintJul 5, 2019
4 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED AND MARKED STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. (COOKED GROUND BEEF 3.00 LBS 25.00, COW TANG 1.0 LBS VALUE &15.00) IN WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 4.0 LBS VALUE & 40.00 .
- 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  - OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED THAT PLASTIC LINING INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
ComplaintSep 27, 2018
17 infractions
- 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  - 2-102.14(N)-NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - 2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - 5-202.12(A)- NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING STATION AREA WITH COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH OT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - 3-501.17- ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE TE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - 3-302.12(C)-ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - 2-402.11(C)-ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA HELPING PREPARE FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
- 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  - 3-304.14- ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-202.16- WOOD SHELVINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WORN OUT. MUST RE REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-201.11-FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - 4-501.11- RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN CCOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - 4-204.119- MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ESTABLISHMENT IS USING ROLLED PLASTIC AS A DRAIN STOPPER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-501.11-DAMAGED, STAINED CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE AND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.17-CEILING VENT COVER IN THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
- 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  - 6-201.13- COVING(BASEBOARD) IN THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE PREP TABLE,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - 4-202.18(C)-VENTILATION HOOD,FILTER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
- 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  - 6-202.11(C)- MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - PA 100-0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.100-0367-
ComplaintMar 14, 2018
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND GREASE BOX WITH POOLED WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 23, 2017
0 infractions
CanvassMar 16, 2017
5 infractions
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1779411 DATED 5/9/16. #38- Found faucet on mop sink without back flow device. Instructed must install back flow device on utility faucet. Must maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED BREAD ALL STORED ON A GROCERY BAG IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAG WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK(ESTABLISHMENT IS USING PLASTIC AS A DRAIN STOPPERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION(NOT ALL OVER THE CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP TABLE).
CanvassMay 9, 2016
5 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - Found several prepped items without labels. Instructed must label all prepared or prepackaged potentially hazardous foods with proper label (if holding more that 24 hrs-must have date).
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - Found bowls stored upright, on shelf near cooking line. Instructed must invert all multi-use items during storage to prevent contamination. Must maintain.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - Found missing floor tiles near front door. Instructed to repair and maintain.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Found 1 light out in kitchen over cooking line. Instructed must provide adequate lighting throughout. Must maintain.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - Found faucet on mop sink without backflow device. Instructed must install back flow device on utility faucet. Must maintain.
ComplaintOct 5, 2015
4 infractions
- 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
  - OBSERVED COOK HANDLE READY TO EAT TORTILLAS FROM THE GRILL AND FRESH CILANTRO FOR THE FOOD BEING ASSEMBLED WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED NO BARE HANDS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AGAIN AND INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
- 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
  - NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT THE SINK, ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATIN 7-38-030.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - MUST NOT STORE DIRTY KNIVES BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE CLEAN FOOD PREP TABLE.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT.
CanvassMay 15, 2015
7 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT SALSA MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
- 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  - MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - INOPERABLE CEILING VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
CanvassOct 17, 2014
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE SOME CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
CanvassMay 13, 2014
2 infractions
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - NOTED WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR (ACROSS 1 COMP SINK) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR INSTALL FRP SHEET. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.----------MUST SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPE ON WALL BEHIND MOP SINK.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE SHELVES, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
LicenseAug 23, 2013
4 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. MUST PROPERLY LABEL CONTAINERS.
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - WOOD SHELVES IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ARE UNCLEAN AND HAVE PEELING PAINT. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT WATER SUPPLIES TO ICE MAKER OR COFFEE MACHINE. NO AIR GAP AT DRAIN FOR ICE MAKER. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND CREATE AIR GAP BETWEEN DRAIN TUBE AND FLOOR DRAIN AT ICE MAKER.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - REACH-IN COOLERS MISSING CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE SAME.