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Report date: Apr 19, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand drying device or hand papertowels provided at the hand washing sink located at front coffee/beverage preparation area. Instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all … See More
times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued. Consolidated with the above citation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand soap provided at the hand washing sink located at front coffee/beverage preparation area. Instructed to provide hand soap at all hand washing sinks at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c),citation issued.

14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: observed no shellfish tag for oysters. A shellstock certification tag shall be maintained with the original container until emptied and then retained for 90 days from the date of the last one sold. Shellfish tags must be with the product at all times, and shellfish tags must be dated with the date when the last shellfish was used or consumed from the container. Management voluntarily discarded the said oysters. Total value: $300. 00 total weight 20 lbs. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready-to-eat, tcs foods held for more than 24 hours (assorted salsas,beans,rice,ceviche etc) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be consumed or discarded. Instructed to date mark all ready-to-eat, tcs foods held more than 24 hours. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers on the storage rack in basement prep area without a label. Instructed to provide the common name on all bulk containers to properly identify item (salt, sugar, flour etc).

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 25 rodent (mice) droppings on the floor underneath the storage racks in the kitchen prep area and approx:25 rodent (mice) droppings inside the furnace closet adjacent to the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a),citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handling employees preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. Instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraints while preparing foods.

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: instructed to properly store and invert multi-use pots,pans on the kitchen storage racks to prevent contamination before use (handles-up).

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed stained cutting boards on tops of the prep line coolers at kitchen prep area. Instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler and walk-in-freezer and storage rack in basement prep area. Instructed to remove chipped paint and rust and repaint or replace the shelves and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean the grease on the outside and inside of the deep fryer,sides of cooking grill,4 burner stove,kitchen storage racks and maintain.

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

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: instructed to detail clean and organize basement rear storage room and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and elevate mops,brooms cleaning equipments off the floor at least 6' inches to facilitate cleaning and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: instructed to detail clean ceiling ventilation covers throughout the kitchen prep/dishwashing areas and inside the washrooms to remove accumulation of dusts.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Instructed to show proof of training for all food handling employees and maintain as required.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed the certified food manager with expired allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide and maintain as required.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Nov 30, 2023
59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13 (b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected within specified timeframe. Report#2585592, dated november 21, 2023, instructed the facility to #59 install a backflow prevention device on the hose in the basement. … See More
Observed hose in basement with no backflow prevention device. Instructed manager to provide. Priority violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Nov 21, 2023
9. No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
- comments: observed a food handling employee put ingredients on a taco (onion and cilantro) with their bare hands. Management instructed that no bare-hand contact is allowed … See More
with ready-to-eat foods. Priority 7-38-010. Citation issued.

14. Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
- comments: observed no shellfish tag for oysters. A shellstock certification tag shall be maintained with the original container until emptied and then retained for 90 days from the date of the last one sold. Tags must be with the product at all times, and shellfish tags must be dated with the date when the last shellfish was used or consumed from the container. Management discarded the said oysters. Total value: $30. 00 total weight 10 lbs. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed al pastor held at an inadequate temperature of 75 f. Meat was not cooking and sitting stationary on a rotator instructed the manager to ensure that al pastor is either cooking or stored at 135 f or above. The manager discarded 10 pounds of el pastor $60. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation combined with violation #22.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed sliced tomatoes and milk stored at an inadequate temperature of 47 f. Instructed manager to ensure that all cold food is stored at 41 f and below. The manager discarded 1/2 pound of tomatoes and 3/4 gallon of milk. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no food thermometer on site for measuring cold foods. The food thermometer on site starts at 100 f and up. Instructed manager to provide metal stem thermometer for measuring hot and cold foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 25 small flies throughout the facility, including in the basement, in the kitchen, and toilet rooms; observed 1 live roach in the kitchen and 1 live roach on cooler in drink area. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed dead rodent in basement near hand washing sink. Instructed manager to remove dead rodent and sanitize affected area.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food stored on the floor in the basement. Instructed manager to keep food items at least 6 inches above ground.

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed knife stored in crack between wall and counter instructed manager to remove knife in store on a non-absorbent easily cleanable surface.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed mop sink with clog. Instructed manager to unclog mop sink.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed food handler with no food handler training. Instructed manager to ensure all food handlers have food handler training.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2563240, dated september 6, 2022, instructed facility to: #37 label food storage containers with common name, #47 repaint rusty metal shelves and racks in basement walk in cooler, #51 provide backflow prevention device to hose in basement, and #58 provide food allergen training for all certified food managers. Observed bulk storage containers in basement not labeled with common name; observed rusted metal shelves and racks in basement walk-in cooler; observed hose in basement hooked up with no backflow prevention device; observed certified food manager with no food allergen training. Instructed manager to address all previous core violations. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jan 14, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: 2-102. 14(o) observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued. … See More


5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: 2-501. 11 observed no clean up procedure or supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 observed the food handling employees preparing food without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19 observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to scrape and repaint or replace the rusted wire storage shelves.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 11 observed frozen food items stored in plastic grocery bags. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 11 the doors for the 3 door prep cooler across from the grill do not close and seal. Management instructed to replace the door gaskets so that the doors seal and close properly.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 detail clean the interior of the chest freezer and storage shelves.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 repair the drain line water leak under the 3 compartment sink in the rear prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 11 replace the broken floor tiles in front of the 3 door prep cooler at the cook's line. Repair the frp wall near the hvac/utility closet so that there are no gaps for pest harborage conditions. Scrape and repaint the chipped paint on the wall of the rear storage room. Repair the middle section of metal flooring for the walk-in freezer where the floor is buckled and coming up.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 clean the heavy grease buildup on the wall behind the cooking equipment and in the rear storage room.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-304. 11 must provide a working ventilation fan in the women's washroom.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-202. 11 observed no light shield over the light fixture in the rear storage room. Must provide.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violations were not corrected from report #2472239 on 1/4/21: 38 - observed approximately 40 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the basement food prep and storage areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. 60 - previous core violations not corrected from report #2293977 on 6/20/19: 37 - all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. 49 - must clean food debris build up from fryer cabinet, wheel bases of all equipment. Must clean food debris at interior of cooling units. 55 - must clean debris build up from floor along with wall bases in prep and dishwashing areas, walk-in freezer. Priority 7-42-090. No citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jan 12, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: 2-102. 14(o) observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued. … See More


5. Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: 2-501. 11 observed no clean up procedure or supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: 2-402. 11 observed the food handling employees preparing food without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 19 observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to scrape and repaint or replace the rusted wire storage shelves.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-101. 11 observed frozen food items stored in plastic grocery bags. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: 4-501. 11 the doors for the 3 door prep cooler across from the grill do not close and seal. Management instructed to replace the door gaskets so that the doors seal and close properly.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-602. 13 detail clean the interior of the chest freezer and storage shelves.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 repair the drain line water leak under the 3 compartment sink in the rear prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 11 replace the broken floor tiles in front of the 3 door prep cooler at the cook's line. Repair the frp wall near the hvac/utility closet so that there are no gaps for pest harborage conditions. Scrape and repaint the chipped paint on the wall of the rear storage room. Repair the middle section of metal flooring for the walk-in freezer where the floor is buckled and coming up.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 clean the heavy grease buildup on the wall behind the cooking equipment and in the rear storage room.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-304. 11 must provide a working ventilation fan in the women's washroom.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-202. 11 observed no light shield over the light fixture in the rear storage room. Must provide.

59. Previous priority foundation violation corrected
- comments: 8-404. 13(b)(3) previous priority foundation violations were not corrected from report #2472239 on 1/4/21: 38 - observed approximately 40 live small flying insects on the walls and ceiling of the basement food prep and storage areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. 60 - previous core violations not corrected from report #2293977 on 6/20/19: 37 - all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. 49 - must clean food debris build up from fryer cabinet, wheel bases of all equipment. Must clean food debris at interior of cooling units. 55 - must clean debris build up from floor along with wall bases in prep and dishwashing areas, walk-in freezer. Priority 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Jan 4, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

5. Procedures … See More
for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
- comments: observed no clean up procedure or supplies on the premises to respond to vomit and diarrheal events. Management instructed to provide both. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu for raw or undercooked items. Management instructed to disclose and describe which items can be ordered raw or undercooked, and link those items to a reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no metal stem probe thermometer on the premises capable of taking hot and cold food temperatures. Management must provide a thermometer to take hot and cold food temperatures. Priority foundation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 50 live small flying insects on the ceiling, walls and flying around the 1st floor food prep areas and the basement food prep area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed the food handling employees preparing food without a hair restraint. Management instructed that all food handling employees must wear a hair restraint while preparing food.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed frozen food items stored in plastic grocery bags. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed chipped paint and rust on the wire storage shelves in the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to scrape and repaint or replace the rusted wire storage shelves.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: the doors for the 3 door prep cooler across from the grill do not close and seal. Management instructed to replace the door gaskets so that the doors seal and close properly.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: detail clean the interior of the chest freezer and storage shelves.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: repair the drain line water leak under the 3 compartment sink in the rear prep area.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: replace the broken floor tiles in front of the 3 door prep cooler at the cook's line. Repair the frp wall near the hvac/utility closet so that there are no gaps for pest harborage conditions. Scrape and repaint the chipped paint on the wall of the rear storage room. Repair the middle section of metal flooring for the walk-in freezer where the floor is buckled and coming up.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clean the heavy grease buildup on the wall behind the cooking equipment and in the rear storage room.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: must provide a working ventilation fan in the women's washroom.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no light shield over the light fixture in the rear storage room. Must provide.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations not corrected from report #2293977 on 6/20/19: 37 - all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name must label food storage containers when food is not in original package. 49 - must clean food debris build up from fryer cabinet, wheel bases of all equipment. Must clean food debris at interior of cooling units. 53 - must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom. 55 - must clean stained walls behind three compartment sink. 55 - must clean debris build up from floor along with wall bases in prep and dishwashing areas, walk-in freezer. 58 - noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification. Priority foundation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

61. Summary report displayed and visible to the public
- comments: no inspection report summary was posted in public view. Management was given today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in public view. Priority foundation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.

Source: chicago.gov
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