Las Tablas

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Found the three compartment sink at the bar not maintained; sink is leaking when draining and waste water is been collected with a busspan. Instructed management to get drainage system serviced. Priority foundation 7-38-025. Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed several dead cockroaches on floor throughout basement. Must detail clean and maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the front prep area; instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation filters with a build up of dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of helping prevent possible contamination of foods.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop laying on top of ice machine. Instructed manager to store ice scoop handle up above ice to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on door of the cooler in the front prep area; instructed to repair or replace gasket.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in utility and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unused, unnecssary equipment and articles to prevent pest harborage.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation filters with a build up of dust and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of helping prevent possible contamination of foods.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food preparation table in the rear kitchen area missing legs, not sealed to floor with shelf not at least 6 inches above the floor. Instructed to repair or replace food preparation table and maintain equipment with gap at least 6 inches above the floor to facilitate cleaning beneath equipment and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment throughout the rear and front kitchen areas to be heavily-soiled with dust and grease. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dust, grease, and other soils and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves in 2-door reach in cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and ensure all nonfood-contact surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep surfaces throughout prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt build-up on floors, along wall, and in all corners throughout the prep areas. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors, along walls, and in all corners throughout prep areas.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found exterior of dishmachine not clean.must clean.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed soda offered as part of the kid's meals on the menu. Management instructed that soda cannot be offered as a default option on the kid's menu per 7-38-060.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of pest activity on the premises. Observed approx. 65 rat droppings on the floor in the corner under the low temperature dish machine, next to the wall on the floor of the coffee bar area and on the floor of the basement storage areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Must clean and remove all rodent droppings from all affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor of the food prep areas, in the basement and under the bar areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler located in the rear prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors with food debris/spills throughout rear prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dusty vents in men's and women's bathroom on main floor. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused/broken microwaves by rear door leading to garbage dumpster. Must remove clutter from premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 burnt out light bulbs on right side of ventilation hood. Must replace with working light bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelf installed in corner of bar. Must seal or paint to make all surfaces non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large gap between floor/walls in basement near women's restroom. Must seal/install coving to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 30 live, large, black flies in basement and stairwell. Instructed must contact pest control and eliminate pest activity. Must clean and sanitize area. 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: Observed raw wood shelf installed in corner of bar. Must seal or paint to make all surfaces non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed clear water dripping from pipe behind left toilet in women's restroom in basement. Must repair and keep floors clean and dry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large gap between floor/walls in basement near women's restroom. Must seal/install coving to prevent pest entry.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease accumulation on side of cooking equipment (grills, fryers, etc.) must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed clear water dripping from pipe behind left toilet in women's restroom in basement. Must repair and keep floors clean and dry.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large gap between floor/walls in basement near women's restroom. Must seal/install coving to prevent pest entry.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations not corrected from report # 2356432, dated 1/9/20. Must corrected the following previously issued core violations: #36 no visible thermometer in some coolers. Instructed to provide. #49 deep fryer interior lower compartment with grease acummulated. Must clean and maintain. Found two cooking pot with heavy grease build-up on the exterior surfaces. Instructed to detail clean or replace and maintain. #55 floor in the corner the cabinet and cooler in the front bar area with debris . Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: No visible thermometer in some coolers. Instructed to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Deep fryer interior lower compartment with grease acummulated. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found two cooking pot with heavy grease build-up on the exterior surfaces. Instructed to detail clean or replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Basement storage area close to the women's washroom with clutter, unnecessary items/articles stored on the floor. Instructed to elevate all items/articles off the floor and clean and organize the area to prevent rodent/insects harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor in the corner the cabinet and cooler in the front bar area with debris . Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: (upgrade to violation #60).

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

Inspector’s note: (upgrade to violation #60).

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean sides of kitchen hot cooking equipments and bottom compartment of deep fryer to remove food splashed debris and grease build-up and to maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: (upgrade to violation #60).

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

Inspector’s note: Found no waste receptacle in the wash rooms. Management instructed to provide a covered waste receptacle in the wash rooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found dirty floors in bar area,must clean floors in detail and to maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove grease build-up debris and to maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2241101 DATED:12/05/2018 6-301.14: Handwashing Signage INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK INCLUDING HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOMS. - Mar 5, 2019 4-101.19: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WINE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND FRONT MAIN BAR. - Mar 5, 2019 4-201.11: Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. -Mar 5, 2019 5-204.12: Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR. - Mar 5, 2019 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/29/2019.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and repaint exterior top surfaces of grease box underneath 3 compartment sink with rust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain wine racks with excessive dust and syrup accumulation behind front main bar.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to install backflow preventer device for ice machine in basement and coffee machine behind front bar.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Additional cleaning of floors in basement storage area. Usable items must be stored off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #58 not corrected from inspection report# 2200847 issued on 08-13-2018 #58 - found no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 instructed to properly label bulk food containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 (b)(b) observed prep cooler (2 door) behind front main bar in poor repair, not closing properly. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 found cutting board (in prep cooking area and behind bar) in poor repair with stain and deep seams. Instructed to refinish or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 found food and non food items stored on floor in prep/cooking area and in basement storage area. Instructed usable items (food and non food items) must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. No milk crates.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of dishmachine, interior and exterior surfaces of 3 compartment and hand sink behind rear bar

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 (a) (b) found broken, loose, unsealed floor baseboard underneath and behind dishmachine in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to properly seal and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout rear prep/cooking area, dishwashing area, front and in rear bar and floors throughout basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored in front, rear bar, rear storage area and in basement. Must remove unused equipment in basement and in rear storage to prevent pest harborage. Must reorganize.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 (a) instructed to detail clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters with excessive grease and dust accumulation in main prep and in rear/cooking area

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 found inoperable lightbulbs in rear prep/cooking area. Instructed to replace to provide additional lighting.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 (b)(b) found light bulbs missing light shields inside walk-in freezer (in rear storage area). Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 instructed to properly label bulk food containers.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 (b)(b) observed prep cooler (2 door) behind front main bar in poor repair, not closing properly. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-202.16 found food and non food items stored on floor in prep/cooking area and in basement storage area. Instructed usable items (food and non food items) must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. No milk crates.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 found cutting board (in prep cooking area and behind bar) in poor repair with stain and deep seams. Instructed to refinish or replace.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of dishmachine, interior and exterior surfaces of 3 compartment and hand sink behind rear bar

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout rear prep/cooking area, dishwashing area, front and in rear bar and floors throughout basement.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 (a) (b) found broken, loose, unsealed floor baseboard underneath and behind dishmachine in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to properly seal and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored in front, rear bar, rear storage area and in basement. Must remove unused equipment in basement and in rear storage to prevent pest harborage. Must reorganize.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.11 (b)(b) found light bulbs missing light shields inside walk-in freezer (in rear storage area). Instructed to provide.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 found inoperable lightbulbs in rear prep/cooking area. Instructed to replace to provide additional lighting.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 (a) instructed to detail clean and maintain kitchen hood and filters with excessive grease and dust accumulation in main prep and in rear/cooking area

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

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods such as steak, chicken, beans, rice and pork. Instructed manager that certified manager must be on site while preparing and serving potentially hazardous, serious violation 7-38-012. Maria campos certified food manager arrived on site at 2:00pm during inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Re caulk the splash guard of the 3 compt sink. Caulk worn out and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the bottom shelve of the reach in freezer with food debris and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked,broken floor tiles inside the dry storage room and inside the liquor room in the basement. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: No faucet on the mop sink. Must install with hot and cold running water and back flow preventer device.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cleaning equipment such as broom and dust mop and dust pan stored in front of the refrigerator, instructed to store cleaning materials in designated areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard on the exposed hand sink behind the bar due to very close to the drain board of the 3 compt sink and the ice bin.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install exposed hand sink in the dish washing area/rear kitchen /prep area. With hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide hand soap and paper towel.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard on the exposed hand sink behind the bar due to very close to the drain board of the 3 compt sink and the ice bin.

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

Inspector’s note: : must install exposed hand sink in the dish washing area/rear kitchen /prep area. With hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide hand soap and paper towel.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1932228 DATED 6/7/16 #31- Found several scoops, bowls, and utensils stored (resting in foods) in different bulk containers throughout kitchen. Instructed to remove all utensils and store outside bulk foods in a separate, clean container, or ensure handles are resting outside the food (such as beans, rice, sangria, etc). Must maintain. #36-Found lights out in the sliding door cooler in the front kitchen area, and inside the hood above the front cooking line (one bulb is covered in grease). Instructed to replace all bulbs. Must maintain adequate lighting throughout kitchen, prep areas and inside all coolers. #35-Found excessive dust build up on vents on the outside of cooking hood in the rear kitchen. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain all hoods. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label all dry bulk food containers in the basement and rear cook/prep area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard on the exposed hand sink behind the bar due to very close to the drain board of the 3 compt sink and the ice bin.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail all bulk,dry food containers and maintain. Clean all the exterior sides of the grill,stoves, and deep fryer with heavy grease and dust build-up. Clean in detail the pot with heavy grease accumulated or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean in detail the floor thru out basement. Elevate all items/articles off the floor to have an easy access in cleaning the floor and prevent rodent/insects harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Vent,hood with grease build-up. Must clean,remove dust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install exposed hand sink in the dish washing area/rear kitchen /prep area. With hot and cold running water under city pressure and provide hand soap and paper towel.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide missing visible thermometer in the cooler behind the bar and prep cooler in the prep area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees preparing ,cooking in the prep cook line must wear a hair restraint to confine the hair.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored on a separate container to prevent possible contamination. Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, chopping board, dining tables must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Found several scoops, bowls, and utensils stored (resting in foods) in different bulk containers throughout kitchen. Instructed to remove all utensils and store outside bulk foods in a separate, clean container, or ensure handles are resting outside the food (such as beans, rice, sangria, etc). Must maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found raw wood under shelving in front prep area. Instructed to seal or paint. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Found small amount of orange mold on lower interior of ice machine. Found small amount of black mold on lip of cover of ice dispenser (upper interior). Instructed to remove all, clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found excessive dust build up on vents on the outside of cooking hood in the rear kitchen. Found grease build up on the interior of the hood above cook line in the front kitchen. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain all hoods.

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

Inspector’s note: Found lights out in the sliding door cooler in the front kitchen area, and inside the hood above the front cooking line (one bulb is covered in grease). Instructed to replace all bulbs. Must maintain adequate lighting throughout kitchen, prep areas and inside all coolers.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Summary report given and posted by this inspector on 4-28-15 not posted or found on premises at this time. Serious violation 7-42-010(b).

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from 4-28-15 not corrected. #30- bulk food containers must be labeled.#32-tin foil still being used as liner for shelving. Must not use plastic wrap as means of repair for the dish machine sprayer arm. #36-must provide a light shield above the walk-in freezer and provide adequate lighting inside the freezer. #43-ice scoop improperly stored inside of ice. Instructed to properly store in a clean separate container to prevent contamination.#45- noted server and cook without food handler certificates.food handler training requirements not met. Must provide food handler training certificates for all required employees. Serious violation 7-42-090. Management corrected all during the inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooks line two door cooler with broken plastic handle and broken interior shelving. Shelving repaired with plastic and duct tape. Must replace or properly repair to be cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Excessive grease and dust in the rear prep exhaust hood. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a smooth cleanable ceiling above the basement ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers must be labeled.

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

Inspector’s note: Knives stored improperly between bar sink and liquor rail. Must provide proper knife holder.

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

Inspector’s note: Must not use tin foil as liner inside coolers. Excessive grease on shelving across from cooks line stove. Must clean and maintain. Must not use plastic wrap as means of repair for the dish machine sprayer arm.

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

Inspector’s note: Dirty interior of unused tall reach-in cooler. Must remove or store cleaned. Dirty interior of the tall reach-in freezer. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease and food debris behind flat grill in rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield above the walk-in freezer and provide adequate lighting inside the freezer.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must not store ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Must provide a clean container.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler training requirements not met. No food handler certificates on site of proof of training. Must provide food handler training certificates for all employees.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report# 1459889 issued on 05-19-2014. Serious violation issued 7-42-090 #32 - instructed to clean and repaint rusty exterior top of grease box underneath 3 compartment sink in rear. #33 - instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of ice machine, interior and exterior surfaces of exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink (side bar). #34 - instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout side bar area basement storage including floors inside employee men and women's washroom.-----------instructed to install floor baseboard underneath exposed hand sink (side bar) and floor baseboard by office door entrance in basement to prevent pest harborage. #35 - instructed to detail clean and maintain walls with dried food spillage around side bar area. #38 - instructed to pro

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove milk crates (use for storage) in main bar area by exposed hand sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors with excessive syrup accumulation along the walls in main bar area.----------must repair or replace broken floor tiles in rear storage area (by exit door) leading to walk-in freezer in rear of banquet/party room.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles stored next to walk-in freezer in rear storage area to prevent pest harborage.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Instructed to properly store in a clean separate container to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair or replace broken rubber gasket around 2 door prep cooler (instructed to clean and repaint rusty prep/storage shelf (across dish machine) and exterior top of grease box underneath 3 compartment sink in rear.--------must re caulk behind loose exposed hand sink in rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of ice machine, interior and exterior surfaces of exposed hand sink and 3 compartment sink (side bar).

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout side bar area basement storage including floors inside employee men and women's washroom.-----------instructed to install floor baseboard underneath exposed hand sink (side bar) and floor baseboard by office door entrance in basement to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls with dried food spillage around side bar area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide back flow preventer device or vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet in basement.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, reorganize basement storage area, usable items must be kept clean and must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Dining room tables have food and debris in crevices. Must detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Water is seeping in basement, due to the recent rain. Must remove water from basement, detail clean and sanitize the same. Coves are missing from base walls . Must replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Peeling paint on ceiling . Must repair and seal ceiling.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice dispensing scoop was found inside ice bin. Must provide container for ice scoop.

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

Inspector’s note: Lower walls leading to toilet room needs repair. Holes in ceiling in dinning room and banquet room,need repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Vent covers in toilet rooms need cleaning. Need backflow prevention device on mop sink in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear storage closet and office closer have clutter and boxes on floor. Must remove clutter and raise boxes 6 ins off floor.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: Found ice machine(interior of ice machine)food contact surfaces with pink, black slime inside of ice machine, deflector.Citation issued, mgmt. cleaned and sanitized ice machine at once.

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

Inspector’s note: Found/observed no certified food mgr with City of Chicago food sanitation at time of inspection while handling, preparing potentially hazardous foods(rice, beans, steak dinner, beef stew)at time of inspection.Citation issued. Certified food mgr(Alfredo Barahona) arrived after 3:30 PM.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Found exposed hand sink faucet in front bar area in state of disrepair(broken faucet neck), shall be replaced.Citation issued.(Mgmt was instructed to used sink in kitchen prep area for hand washing until faucet is replaced)

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

Inspector’s note: Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of kitchen storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, front counter not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls that had peeling paint/plaster, holes gaps, exposed wallboard in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in rear storage areas, bsmt storage areas shall be provided, light shields in prep area, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Next regular inspection

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

Inspector’s note: Next regular inspection

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in bar banquet area,behind walk in cooler,under dish area ,grease trap very dirty,must detail clean and maintain

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Ladies toilet in basement is out of order,must repair toilet

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer in 1 prep cooler

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

Inspector’s note: Next regular inspection

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

Inspector’s note: Next regular inspection

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND INTERIOR ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,TAG ICE MACHINE NOT TO BE USED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED

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. AIR VENTS IN 2 DOOR COOLER VERY DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TOP COUNTER UNDER COFFEE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN 2 DOOR COOLER,INTERIOR COOLER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN 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. FLOOR AROUND REAR AREA,PREP,DISH AREA,BAR IN BANQUET ROOM AND BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector’s note: Must organize basement,must remove empty boxes not needed

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

Inspector’s note: Light bulb not shielded under exhaust hood. Instructed to shield all bulbs in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Three compartment sink not properly draining waste water. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right side of sink. Instructed to repair or detail clean grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves, sinks, utensils, holders of soda guns, exhaust hood, prep table/counter and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in prep area, along side of equipment and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls and ceiling in basement and prep area not maintained. Instructed to repaint ceiling and walls in basement from water damage and replace any damaged ceiling tile in prep area. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Frame not sealed in center of side door. Instructed to repair and seal door to prevent any daylight on sides.

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

Inspector’s note: Light bulb not shielded under exhaust hood. Instructed to shield all bulbs in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Faucet in rear bar leaking. Instructed to repair or replace faucet to prevent leak.

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

Inspector’s note: Unnecessary articles in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.