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El Ranchito on Milwaukee (24 Hrs), 2829 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, USA

Latest report: September 29, 2023 8:01 AM
UY

5 months ago

Report date: Sep 26, 2023
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 instructed to label food storage containers in the basement and in the kitchen identified with common name (beans, rice etc).

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 100... See More small live flies in the basement dry storage areas and over 50 rodent (mice) droppings along the walls in the basement storage area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize the affected areas. Recommend to call licensed pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: 3-304. 14 observed wiping cloths on top of prep cooler/prep table. Instructed to properly store in a clean container with sanitizing solution.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 11(b, c, d, e) observed bread stored in grocery bags in the walk-in-cooler. Instructed to use proper food grade storage containers or bags.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: 4-301. 12 instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers for 3 compartment bar sink infront bar area.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of all prep cooler, reach-in cooler, interior and exterior sides of all cooking equipment (stove, oven, fryer, storage and prep shelves/racks handsinks, 3 compartment sinks) with excessive grease and dried food debris accumulation.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with excessive grease and food debris accumulation along the walls and in all corners throughout kitchen especially under and behind coolers and steam table/cooking equipment and floors throughout basement prep/dishwashing area and floors inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer with excessive blood from meat accumulation in the basement.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 17 instructed to detail clean and maintain lightshields throughout kitchen with excessive dirt and accumulation of dead insects. Must clean and maintain condenser fan cover with excessive dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-202. 11 instructed to replace missing lightshield above dishmachine in basement prep/dishwashing area.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13 found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

Source: chicago.gov
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SR

6 months ago

Report date: Sep 11, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand soap available at the hand washing sink in the kitchen prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all times. (corrected on site -... See More manager provided handsoap) priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 instructed to label food storage containers in the basement identified with common name (beans, rice etc).

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: 3-304. 14 observed wiping cloths on top of prep cooler/prep table. Instructed to properly store in a clean container with sanitizing solution.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 11(b, c, d, e) observed bread stored in grocery bags in the walk-in-cooler. Instructed to use proper food grade storage containers or bags.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: 4-301. 12instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers for 3 compartment bar sink infront bar area.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of prep coolers with white moldlike and slimy accumulation.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of all prep cooler, reach-in cooler, interior and exterior sides of all cooking equipment (stove, oven, fryer, storage and prep shelves/racks handsinks, 3 compartment sinks) with excessive grease and dried food debris accumulation.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with excessive grease and food debris accumulation along the walls and in all corners throughout kitchen especially under and behind coolers and steam table/cooking equipment and floors throughout basement prep/dishwashing area and floors inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer with excessive blood from meat accumulation in the basement.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain lightshields throughout kitchen with excessive dirt and accumulation of dead insects.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-202. 11 instructed to replace missing lightshield above dishmachine in basement prep/dishwashing area.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: 2-102. 13 found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

Source: chicago.gov
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UB

8 months ago

Report date: Jul 10, 2023
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: found no certified food manager... See More on site while tcs foods (chicken, beef, pork, cooked rice, refried beans pizza etc) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times when handling tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 citation issued

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in the bar area.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: found tcs foods at improper temperature requirement during storage inside prep coolers (air temperature of 51. 9f and 60. 2f). Noted internal temperature of the following tcs foods: beef at 50. 8f/56. 7f/58. 2f/59. 3f/66. 0f, guacamole at 48. 0f, sour cream at 49. 0f, chopped tomatoes at 52. 5f, chipotle sauce at 50. 3f, salsa at 49. 9f, octopus at 61. 9f. Instructed manager, tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41. 0 and hot holding temperature of above 135f. Manager discarded the said food products. Total weight 50 lbs, total value $ 230. 00. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: found (2) prep cooler with tcs foods not maintaining proper temperature. Prep cooler (across grill) with an air temperature of 51. 9f and pizza prep cooler air temperature of 60. 2f. Instructed manager, cooler with tcs foods must maintain cold holding temperature of below 41. 0f. Instructed to fix. (2) prep cooler is tagged 'held for inspection'. Instructed not to use until repaired (see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: instructed to label food storage containers in the basement identified with common name (beans, rice etc).

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloths on top of prep cooler/prep table. Instructed to properly store in a clean container with sanitizing solution.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of dishmachine hand interior surfaces of handsink in basement prep/dishwashing area.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed to clean, refinish or replace cutting board (across the grill - on top of the prep table) with deep seams and stain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed to clean, repaint or replace metal storage racks inside basement walk-in cooler.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside reach-in cooler and in basement chest freezer. Instructed to use food grade storage bags.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed to transfer food products from an open original can container (anchovies) into food grade container for proper food storage inside prep cooler.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers for 3 compartment bar sink infront bar area.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of prep coolers with white moldlike and slimy accumulation.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with excessive grease and food debris accumulation along the walls and in all corners throughout kitchen and floors throughout basement prep/dishwashing area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to replace missing ceiling tiles above pizza prep area in the kitchen.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to replace non working lightbulb inside 2 door reach-in cooler in the basement (next to the grill).

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to replace missing lightshield above dishmachine in basement prep/dishwashing area.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: found no approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

Source: chicago.gov
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NJ

1 year ago

Report date: Feb 8, 2023
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain interior bottom panel of ice machine in the basement.

35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed improper thawing procedure on frozen beef. Instructed manager, thawing must occur... See More under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41. 0f or less or completely submerged under running water or thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment with no interruption in the process. Instructed to maintain correct thawing procedures.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all prep/reach-in coolers.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (salt, bread crumbs, flour etc) in the kitchen.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed not to use grocery bags for food storage inside prep cooler and inside walk-in cooler. Must use food grade storage bags.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed to defrost chest freezer with heavy ice accumulation in the basement storage area.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: instructed to clean, repaint or replace metal storage racks with rust accumulation inside walk-in cooler.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of prep coolers in the kitchen with dried food debris build-up.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of dishmachine in the basement prep area.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath left and middle compartment of the 3 compartment sink.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: found waste water backing up from one compartment into another compartment of the 3 compartment sink when water is released from the middle compartment, waste water slowly draining. Instructed to repair. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c) citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout basement, kitchen especially under and behind cooking equipment and floors inside walk-in freezer in the basement.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: inadequate lighting noted in the kitchen. Instructed to replace non working lighbulbs for additional lighting.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: found incomplete approved allergen training certificate available. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

Source: chicago.gov
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ZB

1 year ago

Report date: Mar 30, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink in bar area.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: no splashguard in front bar hand sink and drainboard of 3... See More compartment sink. Must install a washable splashguard.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 11---observed a torn door gasket inside of the 3 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen prep areas. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean food debris and grease spillage tops/sides/underneath the kitchen cooking equipment, refrigeration units, prep tables,storage shelves and food storage containers, interior and exterior of the freezers and prep coolers, deep fryer,interior microwaves, interiors of oven and deep fryers.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: backflow prevention devices not located in basement both water hose connections underneath the dishwashing machine. Must install so backflow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed water leaks underneath the kitchen dishwashing 3-compartment sink and behind the ice maker located in basement area. Instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed
- comments: observed waste water backing up at the kitchen 3-compartment sink when water is running and draining at the far right compartment waste water backs-up into the far left and middle compartment of the kitchen 3-compartment sink and water slowly draining. Instructed to repair plumbing issue and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c), citation issued.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to seal noticeable openings cracks/crfevices directly along and behind the basement chest freezer storage area and inside near the walk-in-freezer door.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to seal noticeable openings on walls and ceiling areas throughout the basement dishwashing area,dry storage rooms,hot water tank room,unused office space areas and replace rotted ceiling wooden beams and repair broken ceiling areas in basement near the grease trap box also provide missing/broken ceiling tiles at rear near the mixer and in mens washroom.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114--observed broken unused chest freezer,old rusted grill equipment parts etc. . Instructed to remove unnecessary items/unused equipment from premises due to potential pest harborage. Littered and unorganized office storage spaces in basement. Must clean and organize.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12--instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with grease and excessive dried food debris accumulation along the walls and in all corners throughout prep/cooking area especially under and around cooking equipment. Litter and shredded materials on floor in basement walk-in freezer. Must clean and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13--observed some food handler certificates expired. Instructed to provide and maintain current food handler certificates.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: previous priority foundation violation #38 not corrected from report #2553287 on 03/23/2022: continue to observe evidence of pest activity on the premises; 10 rodent mice droppings on floors in walk-in-cooler and approximately 30 rodent (mice) droppings behind the chest freezers at rear storage area, approx: 60 or more rodent (mice) droppings throughout the kitchen behind-under-around the kitchen cooking/deep fryers/ovens/grills/stoves and refrigeration units and behind the pizza prep cooler, approx: 500 rodent(mice)droppings along the floors corners throughout the basement dishwashing/storage rooms/dry storage rooms/office space areas and on top of cluttered stored items in south-end of basement storage areas. Instructed to detail clean and remove all rodent (mice) droppings and sanitize all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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WN

1 year ago

Report date: Mar 23, 2022
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11(b-e)--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.

38. Insects, rodents, &... See More animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 15 rodent mice droppings on the floor underneath north shelf inside the walk-in-cooler and approx: 20 rodent mice droppings on the floor behind and around the chest freezers at rear storage area directly outside the walk-in-cooler. Instructed to detail clean and remove all rodent mice droppings and sanitize all affected areas,additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed broken weatherstrip at rear exit door with 1/4' gap opening at bottom of door. Must make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: 3-304. 12--observed ice scoop stored inside of the ice machine. Instructed to store ice scoop in a clean container outside of the ice machine.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 11--observed a torn door gasket inside of the 3 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed bread stored in grocery bags in the walk-in-cooler. Instructed to use proper food grade storage containers or bags.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with grease and excessive dried food debris accumulation along the walls and in all corners throughout prep/cooking area especially under and around cooking equipments.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114--observed broken unused chest freezer,old rusted grill equipment parts etc. . Instructed to remove unnecessary items/unused equipments from premises due to potential pest harborage.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13--observed some food handler certificates expired. Instructed to provide and maintain current food handler certificates.

Source: chicago.gov
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LY

2 years ago

Report date: Mar 10, 2022
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11(b-e)--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.

43. In-use utensils: properly... See More stored
- comments: 3-304. 12--observed ice scoop stored inside of the ice machine. Instructed to store ice scoop in a clean container outside of the ice machine.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 11--observed a torn door gasket inside of the 3 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 114--observed broken unused chest freezer,old rusted grill equipment parts etc. . Instructed to remove unnecessary items/unused equipments from premises due to potential pest harborage.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13--observed some food handler certificates expired. Instructed to provide and maintain current food handler certificates.

Source: chicago.gov
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WD

2 years ago

Report date: Jan 11, 2022
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signage at hand sink in basement prep/dishwashing area. Must provide and maintain.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the... See More interior of the ice machine. Must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed refrigerated ready-to-eat (tcs foods) held for more than 24 hours (cooked chicken wings,pork stew,cooked potatoes,beef soup)in walk-in-cooler not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Instructed management to clearly date mark all refrigerated,ready-to-eat (tcs foods) held for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued. (cos).

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer inside the cake/pastries display cooler located in dining area. Must provide and maintain a visible working thermometer in cooler.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed gap opening and broken weather-strip at bottom of rear exit door. Must pest proof said door all across the bottom to prevent pest entry.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approx:30 rodent(mice)droppings on floors underneath the storage shelfs in the basement south dry storage room. Instructed to detail clean and remove all rodent droppings and sanitize affected areas;additional pest control service is now reccomended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed manager with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provide hair restraint for all employees in the food prep area. (cos)

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed ice scoop stored inside of the ice machine. Instructed to store ice scoop in a clean container outside of the ice machine.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: instructed to properly store and invert single service utensils at front counter (spoons,forks etc. )handles-up to prevent contamination before use.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed a torn door gasket inside of the 3 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace the torn door gaskets and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed frozen foods stored in plastic grocery bags inside of the chest freezers. Instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cracked and broken lid on chest freezer directly across the walk-in-cooler in main kitchen prep area. Must repair/replace and maintain. Observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean the cooking stove/oven, prep tables, food storage containers,interior and exterior of the chest freezers and prep coolers,steam table, and deep fryers.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed water leak at base of faucet of the kitchen 3-compartment sink. Must repair plumbing leak and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing and water stained damaged ceiling tiles at front entrance area and at rear of kitchen prep area near the exit door. Must provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean floors along walls and in all corners throughout the kitchen prep/3-compartment sink area and basement prep/dishwashing areas with with food debri spillage/litter and detail clean walls throughout the kitchen prep areas to remove food splashed debris.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed broken unused chest freezer,old rusted grill equipment parts etc. . Instructed to remove unnecessary items/unused equipments from premises due to potential pest harborage.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs for light fixtures in kitchen prep/3-compartment sink area and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hoods/filters to remove accumulations of grease build-up and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed some food handler certificates expired. Instructed to provide and maintain current food handler certificates.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificates on site.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the employee's toilet room not maintained. No cold water. Instructed to provide cold water per city code and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments:... See More observed tcs foods held in the front display cooler at improper temperatures. Temperatures ranged from 46. 2f to 56. 4f and included: ham, tuna, turkey, eggs, chicken, pepperoni, salami, cold cut combo and cheese. Manager discarded all items, a combined weight of approximately 30lbs. Valued at approximately $100. 00. Instructed to monitor and keep cold foods at 41f or less. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed wiping cloth not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the lower surface of the cabinet under the beverage station with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain cabinet surface.

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Report date: Mar 22, 2024
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk container not labeled in chicken prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
-... See More comments: observed damaged gasket along side of walk-in cooler door. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed accumulated grease buildup and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, wheels and bases of fryers, holding units, shelving units, prep tables, rolling carts, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup under all cooking equipment, holding units, prep tables, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Observed stained ceiling tiles in sales and storage areas, dust buildup on light shields and ceiling vents in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water damaged ceiling in men washroom. Observed missing floor drain cover in chicken prep area instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not corrected from report #2579098 on 7-26-23:55-must repair or replace damaged, broken and missing wall bases throughout premises including walk in cooler, wall trim in walk in cooler & north vestibule,holes in walls behind hot water tank and mop sink. Missing ceiling tile in hot water tank area. Must grout floors throughout premises. 57-observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: observed no summary report posted and visible to customers. Summary report shall be posted and visible at all times to customers. Prioirty foundation 7-42-010b citation issued

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Report date: Mar 26, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent activity on the premises. 100 found in various areas: the rear toddler classroom (by the infant room) in the toilet room along the side of the washbowl; around the refrigerator in... See More the rear of the toddler classroom, in the infant room-rear; around the 3-compartment and hand washing sink in the kitchen area. Instructed to remove all rodent droppings, clean/sanitize the affected areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the cabinets under all of the washbowls in the toilet rooms in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and to maintain all to remove dirt, cleaner spills and debris.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed a leak at the base of the faucet on the 3-compartment sink. Instructed to fix the leak and maintain the sink.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed a hole in the wall above the toilet in the toilet room in the rear toddler classroom; opening in the lower corner on the wall in the toilet room where the rodent activity was found; opening under the 2-compartment sink. Instructed to seal all openings and holes in the walls throughout as needed.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in all of the corners and under/around all heavy equipment in the classrooms, laundry room, storage rooms, utility, electrical closets and kitchen with dirt and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain floors throughout. Also, the vent in the hallway by the kitchen and staff toilet room with thick dirt/dust. Instructed to clean and maintain vent.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter in the rear unused classroom and all of the storage rooms. Instructed to eliminate clutter, elevate all items at least 6' off the floor and organize all areas with clutter. Maintain same.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the mechanical ventilation in the staff's toilet room not working. Instructed to fix and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed the 3 lights in the kitchen with no bulbs causing the area not to be well lit. Instructed to provide bulbs and maintain a well lit area per city code.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Mar 26, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: pic doesn't have a valid certified food managers certificate posted to view. Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed... See More no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view for food manager on duty only an expired certificate while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,mashed potatoe,cole slaw,etc). Must provide and maintain. (priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

8. Hands clean & properly washed
- comments: observed poor hygienic practicies by male food handler observed him go into the dining area and then returned to rear kitchen area and handle a pan to put food on without washing hands when he returned into food prep area. Must wash hands after every possible contamination. (priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: must repair or replace leaky pipe at front hand sink near drive-thru.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperature of tcs foods such as 2. 5lbs. Pre-cooked chicken tenders ranging from 46. 2f-52. 9f on a rack inside of walk in cooler. Product was discarded by manager must have cold holding foods at 41. 0f or below. Appx. 2. 5lbs. $60. (cos)(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 : must label shaker when food is not in original package.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: 6-202. 15 : observed rear door bent bristles at door sweep must repair or replace to be tight fitting.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence of appx. 8-10 live small flies flying around in dining area and rear storage area and 2-4 live large flies in vestibule and rear storage area. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/26/24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 : observed male food handler with a long beard must provide a beard guard and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 11 : must repair or replace loose door handle on hot holding cabinet.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) : must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on interior and exterior of hot & cold holding units,prep tables, shelving units,storage racks,pipes of cooking equipment,fryer cabinets and wheel bases,fryer filter,soda caddy,oven & cart,walk in cooler- rolling carts,shelving units,fan guard covers.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 11 : must clean debris ,dust and splatter build up from walls and ceilings throughout premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 16 : must scrape and paint chipping paint and grafitti from walls in men's toilet room and lobby area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 13 : must clean debris build up from mop sink floor drain,walk in cooler & freezer. Must remove standing water under hot holding unit and dish washing area and keep dry.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-201. 13 : must repair or replace damaged flooring and concrete where needed,wall bases in mop sink area.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-501. 14 : must clean debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.

Source: chicago.gov
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