Bellas Fuentez

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no internal ambient air thermometer provided in the basement area vegetable cooler. Instructed to provide at least one internal ambient air thermometer in a conspicuous and easily viewable location in all equipment used to cold-hold tcs food items and maintain at all times.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed door and handle on microwave in the main kitchen area to be in poor repair. Instructed to repair or replace microwave door and handle and maintain all equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed main kitchen area handwashing sink housing to be made of unpainted/unsealed wood and not easily cleanable. Instructed to paint or seal raw wood used to house handwashing sink and maintain all plumbing fixtures with easily-cleanable materials.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed several food containers with dry products. (paprika, sugar) without proper common food name markings. Must label bulk and working food containers with contents common name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2565061 on 10/11/2022 was not corrected: 58 - allergen training. Observed no certified food manager with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer inside reach in freezer. Must provide and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found raw wood in prep area (shelving, baseboards, and around handsink). Must remove or finish/paint to make smooth and easy to clean, maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found tomatoes stored in plastic grocery bags in deep freezer. Must use containers or food grade storage bags, maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found accumulated ice inside freezers. Must defrost and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered garbage in restroom, maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found accumulated food debris on floors under cooking equipment and under grill. Must clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no thermometer inside reach in freezer. Must provide and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Found approximately 20 small flies on wall and flying in prep area, 1 live roach on prep shelving, and approximately 20 mice droppings on floor throughout basement. Recommend contact pest control for service prior to reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found raw wood in prep area (shelving, baseboards, and around handsink). Must remove or finish/paint to make smooth and easy to clean, maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Found tomatoes stored in plastic grocery bags in deep freezer. Must use containers or food grade storage bags, maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found foil lined shelf in prep area. Instructed to remove and maintain for ease of cleaning. Found accumulated ice inside freezers. Must defrost and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found leaky pipe in basement. Must repair and maintain

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered garbage in restroom, maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found accumulated food debris on floors under cooking equipment and under grill. Must clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR RE-PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVES AT LOWER AREA OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SAME.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,UPPER SHELVING UNITS,DISH STORAGE RACK.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER WALLS AND BASES IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET & UNDER BOTH VANITIES,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND TOILET. ALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.150 or more mice droppings on & under prep tables,service counter ledges,grill table,steam table,rear hallway landing,under both hand sink vanities,along wall bases throughout prep/dish washing area,in basement on & under unused equipment.appx.25 or more rat droppings on floor in between clutter near hot water tanks.also.a dead mouse on floor behind gaming machine.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/2/21.(priroity foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a barrier to prevent entry into prep area near toilet room.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units and prep tables.

Gloves weren’t used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no single service plastic gloves being used for bare hand contact.must use and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must apply a sealant or re-paint peeling paint on wood shelves at lower area of prep table.must remove cardboard and foil from same.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from steam table,prep tables,unused equipment,grill table,upper shelving units,dish storage rack.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at hand sink in prep/dish washing area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace holes in lower walls and bases in toilet room behind toilet & under both vanities,damaged and missing wall tiles behind toilet.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize massive articles off of floor and away from walls throughout basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from floor under,around and along wall bases in prep/dish washing area and basement.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from hood & filters at cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields in prep area.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed prepared food items inside the reach in freezer without the name and date of product. Insturcted manager to provide the name of items and the prep date and/or consume by date.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the reach in cooler and freezer to remove spills and/or debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning along the wall base and in corners to remove spills, litter and/or debris.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted one of the lights burnt out in the prep area. Must replace and maintain for proper lighting.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings in the following areas: on floor behind refrigerator in rear of kitchen; on floor at top of basement stairs; on floors under 3 compartment sink/utility sink. Must remove all mouse droppings, clean and sanitize floors. Instructed to contact pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive ice build up on interior of 1 door upright freezer, and ice chest freezer in kitchen. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease on floor behind stove. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without proper hair restraints while in prep area. All food handlers must wear hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) while in prep area. Must maintain same.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking pipe along south wall in basement.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler training for all employees.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: No sanitizer test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration. Serious violation 7-38-030

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in prep area.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Invert all single service utensils and carrryout containers to protect from dust, dirt, contamination.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of coolers, freezers, prep tables, and cooking equipement.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in prep and basement areas.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shield and missing end caps on light shields in prep area. Replace missing light shield in reach-in cooler.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Repair leaking pipe along south wall in basement.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Provide food handler certificates for all employees.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Label bulk containers in 3-dr refrigerator at bottom.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize interior bottom of 3-dr refrigerator and upright freezer in kitchen of food debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in kitchen/prep area of food spills and debris.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted the lid to the deep freezer in poor repair. Must repair or replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean the interior of all freezer to remove ice build up and spills.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out kitchen especially around cooking equipment to remove spills and debris.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted the 3 compartment sink faucet has a leak. Must repair and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed the 1st floor freezer box rusty inside, and outside, instructed to remove rust/and or replace.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the front coffee machine not clean above coffee basket, instructed to clean.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the basement floor, instructed to remove water/dry mop.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed front ceiling peeling paint over customer dining tables, instructed to remove and reseal. Also clean restroom ceiling vent(dusty).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed box freezer lid in poor repair, (exposed fiberglass) need to replace lid to box freezer.also remove the foil from the storage shelf rear prep area.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Need to clean fanguard covers in the 3 door cooler. Also need to defrost all freezers 1st. Floor and basement.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Need to replace all water damaged ceiling tiles in rear restroom.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed propane tank stored in basement need to remove from building.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All multi use utensils must be stored in a clean sanitized manner. Must correct and maintain at all times

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed. Worn, discolored with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: all cooking equipment, interior of all reach in coolers, interior of all reach in freezers, and prep tables. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors through out basement and 1st floor in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris, and food build up. Must clean under and around all equipment. Clean and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Lights in need of proper shields. Must provide tubes with end caps to all lights in prep area. Correct and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must provide proper toppers for 3 compartment sink. Must repair leaks at faucet at 3 compartment sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter must be removed from areas. Correct and maintain.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of mice activity in basement and 1st floor. Approximately 38 mouse droppings noted in various areas. Instructed manager to contact pest control for service, and clean and sanitize all areas. Serious volation 7-38-020 serious citation issued. Evidence of mice activity.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All multi use utensils must be stored in a clean sanitized manner. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed. Worn, discolored with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: all cooking equipment, interior of all reach in coolers, interior of all reach in freezers, and prep tables. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors through out basement and 1st floor in need of detail cleaning to remove all debris, and food build up. Must clean under and around all equipment. Clean and maintain at all times.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Lights in need of proper shields. Must provide tubes with end caps to all lights in prep area. Correct and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must provide proper toppers for 3 compartment sink. Must repair leaks at faucet at 3 compartment sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter must be removed from areas. Correct and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: 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.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AROUND STORAGE OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. FOUND MORE THAN 35 RAT DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS,SCATTERED AROUND HOT WATER TANK,STORAGE ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(IE,PORK,RICE BEANS,SOUP,ETC) CITATION ISSUED.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT,AND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN STORAGE ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE. HOLES/OPENINGS IN BASEMENT FLOORS.MUST SEAL.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,CLUTTERED WITH UNNCESSARY ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DEVICE AT 2-EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AND DINING ROOM.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED UNUSED DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP CORNER . MUST CLEAN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL. ALSO ELEVATE FOOD PANS OFF FLOORS IN BASEMENT/PROPERLY STORE.