3142 West Lawrence Avenue,
Chicago,
60625
Illinois,
United States
Report date: Jun 26, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed several tcs foods stored at inadequate temperatures ranging from 47-50 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold foods are stored at 41 f and below. Manager discarded: 4 gallons salsa, 5 gallons caldo, 4 gallons menudo, 5 gallons pozole, 4 gallons salsa verde, 4 gallons caldo de pollo, 1/4 pound sliced tomatoes, 3 pounds eggs, 5 pounds steak and 1/2 gallon milk ($560) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed 2 coolers with inadequate ambient air temperatures of 50 (front prep cooler) and 51 ( rear prep cooler) instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Manager repaired cooler priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed reach in 3 door prep cooler with damaged gaskets. Instructed manager to replace gaskets.
47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting boards with deep scratches in prep area. Instructed manager to replace or resurface cutting boards.
54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed outside dumpster and oil receptacles with no tight fitting lids. 3 lid dumpster found with 2 lids heavily damaged and 1 lid missing. Grease receptalce lids found not tight fitting. Instructed manager to ensure all lids are tight fitting. Prioirty foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.
56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed dust accumulation on filters above cooking equipment.
60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: observed previous core violations not corrected within specified timeframe. Report #2556504 dated may 31st 2022 instructed facility to #16 clean interior of ice machine and #55 replace all stained and missing ceiling tiles in rear prep. Observed interior of ice machine with calcium and mold-like substance build up. Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear prep. Instructed manager to correct all previous core violations priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Source:
chicago.gov
