TAQUERIA LA OAXAQUENA

3382 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Restaurant

27 inspections

1. CanvassFeb 14, 2023

   0 infractions

2. ComplaintDec 16, 2021

   6 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN UNISEX BATHROOMS IN REAR DINING AREA BY EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED MISSING LABELS ON NUMEROUS BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN UNISEX BATHROOMS AND IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR TRASH CAN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED BROKEN AND DAMAGED WALL TILE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ADJACENT TO KITCHEN. MUST SEAL AND REPAIR.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/25/2021, REPORT #2521993. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
3. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 25, 2021

   6 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED 3 CONTAINERS OF SEASONING UNDER GRILL IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID HARBORING OF BACTERIA.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF ICE ON SHELVES IN BOTH STAND UP FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HELD WITH TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
4. CanvassJun 15, 2021

   9 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED 3 CONTAINERS OF SEASONING UNDER GRILL IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR UPDATED SERVICE REPORTS AND LOGBOOK.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 3 DEAD BUGS IN CORNER NEAR ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID HARBORING OF BACTERIA.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF ICE ON SHELVES IN BOTH STAND UP FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HELD WITH TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 2, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • UNISEX AND LADIE'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
6. CanvassMar 23, 2020

   10 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • 2-102.14(O)-FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • 2-501.11- FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN MEAT WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GRILL, STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • UNISEX AND LADIE'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS ARE NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2286075 DATED 5/1/19. #49, 4-601.11(C)-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS FROM EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN. : #57, 2-102.13- IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. #58,2-102.13- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 70-42-090
7. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 1, 2019

   11 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SIGNAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,BEANS,RICE) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. 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 WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR LARGE DRY BULK WHITE CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED LOCATED AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AND TO MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS FROM EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS,DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.
8. CanvassApr 24, 2019

   12 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SIGNAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER IN KITCHEN AREA,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSAS,BEANS,RICE) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. 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 WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR LARGE DRY BULK WHITE CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED LOCATED AT REAR STORAGE ROOM AND TO MAINTAIN.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD AND TO MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUSTS FROM EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREAS TO REMOVE DUSTS,DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON THE PREMISES.
9. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 14, 2017

   2 infractions

   • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
     • RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
     • CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
10. CanvassNov 7, 2017

    4 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1981911 DATED 1/23/17. #30- ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE. #32-FOUND FROZEN MEAT STORED ON A GROCERY BAG INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BAG WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. FOUND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER OF THE SPICES SHELVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN. #33- CLEAN INSIDE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. #35-DAMAGED CONCRETE CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #43-ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER , NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH USED TO WIPE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD,ETC MUST BE STORED ON BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. #45-NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE OPEN THREE TIER SALSA CONTAINER WITH ENCLOSED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT WITH DUST BUILD -UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
11. CanvassJan 23, 2017

    8 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE 1ST COMPT SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK WHEN I PULLED OUT THE DRAIN STOPPER IN THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER CALLED THE PLUMBER TO REPAIR THE SINK DURING INSPECTION 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOW DRAINING WELL AND NO MORE WASTE WATER BACKING UP.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND FROZEN MEAT STORED ON A GROCERY BAG INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BAG WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. FOUND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER OF THE SPICES SHELVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER (ONE OUT OF TWO FREEZER) IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • DAMAGED CONCRETE CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL, WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER , NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH USED TO WIPE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD,ETC MUST BE STORED ON BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
12. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 10, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON INSIDE OF FREEZERS IN REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SOUTH DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. MUST MAINTAIN.
13. Canvass Re-InspectionApr 15, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Previous minors not corrected from 08/07/2015 Inspection # 1561952: #38 GAS GRILL ON COOKS LINE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION COMPLETELY. MUST REMOVE, PROVIDE LARGER OVERHEAD VENTILATION OR RE-ARRANGE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO ALL ARE UNDER THE VENTILATION. serious violation 7-42-090
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON INSIDE OF FREEZERS IN REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SOUTH DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. MUST MAINTAIN.
14. CanvassApr 5, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Previous minors not corrected from 08/07/2015 Inspection #: 1561952 #32 MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN. #35 MISSING WALL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN REAR FOOD PREP ROOM AROUND LIGHT SWITCH/ELECTRICAL SOCKET. MUST REPLACE. #38 GAS GRILL ON COOKS LINE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION COMPLETELY. MUST REMOVE, PROVIDE LARGER OVERHEAD VENTILATION OR RE-ARRANGE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO ALL ARE UNDER THE VENTILATION. Serious violation 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON INSIDE OF FREEZERS IN REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVER INSIDE 2 DOOR FRIDGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SOUTH DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. MUST MAINTAIN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
15. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 7, 2015

    8 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPLACED. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DAMAGED/CRACKED/LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND FLOOR BASEBOARD IN THE LADIES WASHROOM.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. MISSING WALL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN REAR FOOD PREP ROOM AROUND LIGHT SWITCH/ELECTRICAL SOCKET. MUST REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP STATION NEXT TO THE WATER TANK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • GAS GRILL ON COOKS LINE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION COMPLETELY. MUST REMOVE, PROVIDE LARGER OVERHEAD VENTILATION OR RE-ARRANGE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO ALL ARE UNDER THE VENTILATION. EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST RE-PAINT/REPLACE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
16. CanvassJul 31, 2015

    12 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-8-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WOODEN FRAME/BASE (ROTTING AND PEELING) AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS AND COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • TORN, PEELING CAULKING ALONG SPLASH BACK BOARD AT THE KITCHEN PREP STATION NEXT TO THE WATER TANK. BROKEN SPLASH GUARD AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE ALL. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT, KITCHEN OR COOLERS. RAW WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE MICROWAVE OVENS. MUST PAINT, SEAL TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DAMAGED/CRACKED/LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND FLOOR BASEBOARD IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE, UNDER COOKS LINE PREP STATION NEXT TO WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SIDE DINING ROOM AND REAR WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALL BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN PREP STATION NEXT TO WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN. MISSING WALL TILES AT THE COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. MISSING WALL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN REAR FOOD PREP ROOM AROUND LIGHT SWITCH/ELECTRICAL SOCKET. MUST REPLACE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP STATION NEXT TO THE WATER TANK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • GAS GRILL ON COOKS LINE MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION COMPLETELY. MUST REMOVE, PROVIDE LARGER OVERHEAD VENTILATION OR RE-ARRANGE COOKING EQUIPMENT SO ALL ARE UNDER THE VENTILATION. EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST RE-PAINT/REPLACE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE THEIR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
17. CanvassDec 8, 2014

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, TACOS, BURRITOS SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WOODEN FRAME/BASE (ROTTING AND PEELING) AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.----------MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR SIDE SERVICE STATION.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND REORGANIZING OF STOCKS IN REAR SODA AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
18. CanvassMay 23, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR PROPER KNIFE STORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST REMOVE FOIL LINER AROUND SHELVES ABOVE PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COKING AREA AND RUBBER GASKET AROUND DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
    • 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 THROUGHOUT PREP ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY COLD FAUCET HANDLE (CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA.
19. CanvassMay 6, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • DRAIN RACK OVER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS AROUND BASEBOARDS/COVE HAVE BUILD OF GRIME/GREASE MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • WOMEN TOILET DOOR NEED SELF CLOSING DEVICE .
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION COVERS IN DING AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • ICE DISPENSING SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVE CONTAINER FOOD ICE SCOOP.
20. Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionJul 26, 2011

    0 infractions

21. Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspectionJul 19, 2011

    5 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #585762,07-12-11,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; VIOLATION # 29 UNCLEAN CEILING AT THE PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED,DAMAGED BASEWALLS IN THE HALLWAY TO THE TOILET MUST BE REPLACED; AT THIS TIME,DAMAGED BASEWALLS AND CEILING IS BEING REPAIRED;MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN #32 DOOR SWEEP HAS BEEN ADJUSTED AT THE FRONT DOOR AND SCREEN IN THE SMALL WINDOW HAS BEEN INSTALLED
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE SUPPLIES/UTENSILS, WALLS AND FRONT COUNTER/BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION, CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST COMPANY FOR SERVICE,MUST SEAL OPENING ON BROKEN TILES,HOLES UNDER SINK AROUND PIPES,DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN/EQUIPMENT, COVER GARBAGE CONTAINERS;GIVEN 5 DAYS 07-26-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION. ADVISED TO CHECK ALL PLANTS IN DINING AREAS FOR SIGNS OF INSECTS. KEEP ALL SURFACES CLEAN AND DRY. WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • AIR VENT COVERS OF 2 DOOR COOLER DIRTY, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARDS AT 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 C SINK,UNDER GRILL MUST BE REPLACED; MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT
    • 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 DAMAGED WALLS INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET
22. ConsultationJul 13, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • Cooler remains tagged 'held for inspection'.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Correct and maintain by 7/19/11.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Remains to be corrected.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Remains to be corrected.
23. Suspected Food PoisoningJul 12, 2011

    5 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 47.6F CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,UNABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW;TAG COOLER MUST BE FIXED TO 40F OR BELOW;INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,GROUND COOKED BEANS 15 LBS,60.3F WITH LABEL MONDAY 07-11-11, TOMATO SAUCE 46.5,2 LBS,FISH SAUCE 46.4F,4 LBS,COOKED MUSSELLS 1 LB 50.9F, MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #539256,04-05-11 NOT CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED;#32 MUST READJUST DOOR SWEEP AT THE FRONT DOOR, MUST PROVIDE SCREEN IN THE SMALL WINDOW AT THE REAR AREA;#35 UNCLEAN CEILING AT THE PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED, DAMAGED BASEWALLS IN THE HALLWAY TO THE TOILET MUST BE REPLACED;#40 THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS MUST BE PROVIDED; GIVEN 5 DAYS , 07-19-11 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS.
    • 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. AIR VENT COVERS OF 2 DOOR COOLER DIRTY ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 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. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3 C SINK,UNDER GRILL MUST BE REPLACED
24. CanvassApr 5, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 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 READJUST DOOR SWEEP AT THE FRONT DOOR; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET OF 2DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED; 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS RECAULKING; MUST PROVIDE SCREEN IN THE SMALL WINDOW AT THE REAR AREA
    • 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 AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR VENTS INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER UNCLEAN,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. MISSING CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND UNCLEAN CEILING AT THE PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED BASEWALLS IN THE HALLWAY TO THE TOILET MUST BE REPLACED
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS MUST BE PROVIDED
25. Short Form ComplaintNov 24, 2010

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instrcted to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor in prep and storage area not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and repair any missing or damaged floor tile.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tile not maintained in through out. Instructed to replace any damaged ceiling tile and repaint ceiling in prep area. Wall tile not maintained in hallway, prep and storage area. Instructed to replace any missing tile. Light and ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
26. CanvassNov 15, 2010

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instrcted to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor in prep and storage area not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean and repair any missing or damaged floor tile.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling tile not maintained in through out. Instructed to replace any damaged ceiling tile and repaint ceiling in prep area. Wall tile not maintained in hallway, prep and storage area. Instructed to replace any missing tile. Light and ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
27. CanvassApr 19, 2010

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Foods storage inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Multi use utensils and cleaned pots not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils and equipment to prevent contamination before use.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Deep fryer cabinet, inside coolers and shelves, cutting boards, prep counter and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor not cleaned or maintained in rear. Instructed to detail clean floor behind heavy equipment and under three compartment sink and must repair floor in rear storage area and apply sealant to surface.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Ceiling in prep area and walls in areas not sealed. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint ceiling in prep area and seal all holes in walls and around pipes through out.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Three compartment leaking on left side at bottom of sink. Instructed to repair sink to prevent leak at bottom.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside.