TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #11

2148 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

29 inspections

1. CanvassSep 30, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • Found TCS food held at improper temperature, 30 lbs of cooked rice at 68.3, 20 lbs of beef stew/gravy at 67.4f. food items held at room temperature on counter top from last night to cool down. Instructed manager to keep cold TCS foods at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $100.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • No discard date on cooked food in walk-in cooler. found containers of cooked beans, beef and gravy with no dates. food placed in walk-in cooler 4 days ago. Instructed to mark all cooked food with discard date that is held in cooler for more than 24hrs. Priority foundation velation 7-38-005
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • Using plastic and glass bowl as a scoop for bulk food, instructed to use proepr scoops.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • broken floor tiles in kitchen prep area. instructed to repair.
2. CanvassNov 4, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • OBSERVED UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN BETWEEN USAGE/STROAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEAR URINAL IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED DIRTY VENTS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 14, 2023

   0 infractions

4. CanvassJun 7, 2023

   4 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE DINING AREA.
   • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
     • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2555532 DATED ON 05/03/22 NOT CORRECTED-#49 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND GRILL, #55 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINAIN AND CLEAN. SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
5. Canvass Re-InspectionMay 10, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND GRILL.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • 6-501.12 OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
6. CanvassMay 3, 2022

   7 infractions

   • 21. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED COOKED BEEF STORED IN A CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE GRILL AT 97.1F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AT 46.2F AND COOKED BEANS AT 46.4F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
   • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
     • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD A SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT THAT "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED A WHOLE DINING TABLE OF PLASTIC SOUFFLE CUPS BEING FILLED WITH SALSA IN THE DINING ROOM WHERE THEY ARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE PUBLIC. THE CONTAINERS WERE LEFT FILLED WITHOUT A LID ON THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD PREPARATION MUST BE DONE IN THE KITCHEN AND NOT IN THE DINING AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE AND GRILL.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CLEAN.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
7. CanvassMar 24, 2021

   11 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • Observed interior plastic panel of ice machine not attached in left corner. Instructed to repair and maintain.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • Observed no discard date on cooked pork, beef belly, tongue, green sauce, red sauce and beans stored in walk in cooler. Priority Foundation 7-38-005. Instructed to discard and denature all items listed. Approximately 23 pounds valued at $200 dollars.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • Observed a bowl being stored inside a pot of beans inside walk in cooler. Instructed manager to use proper tools when dispensing food.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • Observed wiping cloths improperly stored. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to maintain.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • Observed several cutting boards with dark deep marks. Instructed to replace and maintain cutting surfaces.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • Observed food debris and grease build up on cooking equipment in kitchen/ prep area. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • Observed no backflow prevention device on mop sink in rear storage of kitchen/ prep area. Instructed to install and maintain.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • Observed no covered receptacles in women's restroom. Instructed to provide and maintain.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Observed several broken floor tiles in kitchen/prep area in front of 3 compartment sink. Instructed in repair and maintain.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • Observed several broken and missing ceiling tiles in rear storage area of behind kitchen/prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.
8. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 20, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • 5-205.15 OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
9. CanvassAug 10, 2020

   8 infractions

   • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
     • OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER: PORK AT 73.4F, COOKED BEANS AT 74.3F AND BEEF AT 73.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $15. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
     • OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE AND BEANS, BEEF, SALSA, ETC.) STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A DATE MARK TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 45# OF FOOD WORTH $185. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
     • OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.2F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS AND PORK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED THE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
10. Complaint Re-InspectionOct 9, 2019

    16 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.(MASK,ADDITIONAL MOPHEADS/DISPOSABLE MOP)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT BAR COOLER.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY
      • Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: MUST USE GLOVES/UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH READY TO EAT FOODS
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,ICE MACHINE PANEL,ALL COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,1- EYE STOVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET AND DAMAGED TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL IN REAR STORAGE.STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AND DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR REAR HAND SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND SIDE ENTRY DOOR IN DINING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-201.15 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVES COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
11. ComplaintOct 2, 2019

    22 infractions

    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.(MASK,ADDITIONAL MOPHEADS/DISPOSABLE MOP)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
    • 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
      • OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS FROM MALE FOOD HANDLER PUTTING CILANTRO AND RAW ONIONS ON TOP OF TACOS TO BE SERVED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST WEAR GLOVES OR USE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED A LARGE POT OF COOKED BEANS IN A ICE BATH AND 3- CASES OF VINEGAR STORED IN FRONT OF SAID SINK.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED .MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS BEING HELD INSIDE OF 2 & 3 DOOR COOLERS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED ONIONS 47.1F,3LBS. SLICED HAM 45.1F,4LBS. COOKED BEANS 48.9F,56.3F,65.3F.2LBS. DICED CHICKEN 48.0F.1LB. COOKED PORK 45.6F.13LB. HAM LOAF 49.8F..5LB. COOKED CHEESE SAUCE 48.9F.6 GALLONS RED SALSA 46.9F,47.6F,48.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)APPX.81.1LBS.$120.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • SEE VIOLATION # 60.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 49.3F AND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 46.9F.WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT BAR COOLER.
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 46. GLOVES USED PROPERLY
      • MUST USE GLOVES/UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,ICE MACHINE PANEL,ALL COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLES,1- EYE STOVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY TOILET AND DAMAGED TOILET IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES AND MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL IN REAR STORAGE.STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AND DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR REAR HAND SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND SIDE ENTRY DOOR IN DINING AREA.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVES COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
    • 60. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243552 12/14/18 NOT CORRECTED #25- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER TO MENU. #58- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
12. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 14, 2018

    5 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA FOR THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS NOT DATE MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WITH DATE TO BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
13. CanvassDec 7, 2018

    9 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • ARRIVED TO FACILITY AT 8:45 A.M. OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVE AT 9:30 A.M. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOR RISK 1 ESTABLISHMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MANAGER
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN .
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE FOR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE FOR FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED NO DATE OR TIME ON PREVIOUSLY PREPARED FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO PROVIDE DATE AND TIME FOR FOOD THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY PREPARED. OBSERVED NO PACKAGE DATE OR DISCARD DATE FOR FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER . INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE PACKAGE DATE AND DISCARD DATE FOR ANY ITEM THAT IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CREATE TEMPERATUE LOG FOR FOODS (SOUP, CHICKEN , BEANS ETC. )THAT ARE COOKED AND CHILLED FOR FURTHER USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED ,7-38-005. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.
    • 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
      • OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER TO MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATON GIVEN 7-38-005. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN.
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE . INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD GIVEN
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED SALSA IN RESTAURANT AREA UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS KEEP FOOD COVERED . OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PACKAGE SALSA IN RESTAURANT AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PACKAGE FOOD IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER. CITATION ISSUED, PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD IS GIVEN.
14. Short Form ComplaintMar 9, 2017

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTIATION HOOD AND .FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WAHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINIG SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHHING SINK INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
15. CanvassJan 20, 2017

    7 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AT 86.7F. ALSO OBSERVED A BUCKET OF BEEF SOUP STORED IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AT ROOM TEMPERATURES WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD ITEMS 20LBS OF FOOD WORTH $40.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F AND BELOW.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS STEAK CHICKEN SOUP, RICE, BEANS ETC, INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDUOS FOOS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH RUBBER GASKET RIPPED IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTIATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA/PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WAHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINIG SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHHING SINK INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
16. Recent InspectionJun 24, 2016

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found several bus pans of prepped foods (chicken, beef, etc) without proper label. Must label (prepped) potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Observed bowl used as a scoop, laying in refried beans. Instructed all utensils must be properly stored outside of foods, in a separate, clean container, or with handle outside of contents. Must maintain.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found tin foil used as a liner on a shelving unit in kitchen area. Instructed my remove all tin foil from all surfaces in kitchen. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Found several stained ceiling tiles throughout front and rear of dining room. (Stained ceiling tiles from 2015 were replaced and appear new). Instructed must replace all stained ceiling tiles and maintain.
17. CanvassJun 20, 2016

    5 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 6 door cooler: 13lbs of raw beef @ 52.8F (valued at $26); 3lbs of raw chicken @ 55.8F ($2); 10lbs of chorizo @ 59.0F ($30); 2lbs of ham @ 56.0F ($1.25). Found 25lbs of refried beans @ 100.6F in a pot stored in the rear of the kitchen. ($25). Operator voluntarily discarded all denatured foods. Instructed all cold foods must be held at 40F or below during storage (and hot foods at 140f or above) at all times. Critical violation 7038-005(A).
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found several bus pans of prepped foods (chicken, beef, etc) without proper label. Must label (prepped) potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Observed bowl used as a scoop, laying in refried beans. Instructed all utensils must be properly stored outside of foods, in a separate, clean container, or with handle outside of contents. Must maintain.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found tin foil used as a liner on a shelving unit in kitchen area. Instructed my remove all tin foil from all surfaces in kitchen. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Found several stained ceiling tiles throughout front and rear of dining room. (Stained ceiling tiles from 2015 were replaced and appear new). Instructed must replace all stained ceiling tiles and maintain.
18. CanvassNov 25, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AT THE REAR VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED A FEW WATER STAINED TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
19. CanvassFeb 3, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD-UP. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/MAINATIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
20. CanvassJun 26, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS OF FOOD AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND TORN GASKETS ON KITCHEN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TIN FOIL ON MULTIPLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM ALL AND MAINTAIN SO ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE LARGE SQUARE CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ENSURE EVERY COMPARTMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAS A STOPPER AND TO MAINTAIN.
21. ComplaintJul 25, 2013

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • THE FLOORS BENEATH THE GRILL AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • FOUND (1)LIGHT SHIELD MISSSING ON LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE STORED PROPERLY 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
22. CanvassApr 2, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 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. OBSERVED 30 POUNDS OF COOKED REFRIED BEANS, COOKED THE PREVIOUS DAY READING 54'F-59'F, STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATED AT A COST OF ABOUT $300.00, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
    • 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 CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
    • 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
    • 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. MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
23. Short Form ComplaintNov 4, 2011

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI- USE UTENSILS/SPOONS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE STORED ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS BENEATH THE STORAGE SHELVINGS AT REAR ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL ALSO THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE ELEVATED.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE BUCKETS OF PAINTS,OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS AT REAR.
24. Complaint Re-InspectionSep 15, 2011

    0 infractions

25. Complaint Re-InspectionSep 14, 2011

    1 infraction

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • CRITICAL VIOLATION PENDING.
26. ComplaintSep 12, 2011

    8 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX IN THE KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED WASTE GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP BOX BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT NO LONGER LEAKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 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.REAR DOOR AND WEST DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 " MODE OF ENTRY.MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN THE PREP COOLERS.
    • 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 PROVIDE MISSING AND WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS,REMOVE LARGE WOODEN TABLE TOP CUTTING BOARD NOTED LARGE OPEN SEAMS AND REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN ALSO A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT SERVICE 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.DETAIL CLEAN TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,FAN COVERS INSIDE COOLERS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKINGN EQUIPMENTS REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
    • 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.REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE KITCHEN AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT OFFICE MOP SINK AREA STORAGE AREAS.
    • 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 REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN,REAPIR SLOW DRAINAGE AT 3 COMP SINK AT FRONT SERVICE AREA ALSO MUST PROPERLY CONNECT WASTE LINE FROM WALK-IN-COOLER SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A DRAIN.
27. CanvassFeb 8, 2011

    3 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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
    • 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.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FLOORING MISSING GROUT IN FRONT OF 3 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,ELEVATE,REMOVE ICE-BUILD-UP AT TRESHOLD REAR EXIT DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
28. License Re-InspectionOct 5, 2010

    0 infractions

29. License-Task ForceSep 23, 2010

    5 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS CONTAINERS IN COOLERS.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON WALK IN COOLER WALL INSIDE,AND ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN KITCHEN UNDER GRILLS.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIDCOVER OF FRESH SQUEEZE JUICE CONTAINER AT FRONT PREP AREA,REPAIR RUSTING ON GREASE TRAP,AND REMOVE GRAFFITI MARKS ON TOILET DOOR IN MALE,AND O TELEPHONE BY DOOR ENTRANCE,ALSO REPAIR DAMAGED PLASTIC COVER ON CHAIRS IN DINING,OR REPAIR.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR OUTSIDE REAR SIDE ENTRY DOOR,AND CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES WITH DEBRIS AT REAR AND IN OFFCE. ALSO WALK IN COOLER FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER NEEDS TO BE MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.
    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENING ON WALLS AT FRONT MILWAUKEE ENTRY DOOR,AND MISSING TILE ON WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA .
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER 3COMP.SINK FOR THE HUGE POTS AND UTENSILS IN KITCHEN,FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITAZING,OR REPLACE THOSE HUGE POTS AND UTENSILS WITH SMALLER ONES TO FIT THE EXISTING SINK. MUST REPAIR FAUCET JOINT HEAD LEAKING AT 3COMP.SINK IN KITCHEN.