Burrito Station

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the reach in freezer unit in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the grill and the flattop unit with a build up of grease and small debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the front service area where the cash register is located in need of a detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain area.

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of cleaning blade or replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of cleaning to remove all food spills. Clean behind cooking equipment, clean behind all reach in coolers to remove all food debis. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed hood vents with dust and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove grease and food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Storage shelves in need of cleaning to remove all food spills clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors around 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove all standing water. Instructed to dry and keep free from standing water. Repair or replace any broken tiles. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers not labeled in coolers. Instructed manager to properly label all food items and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink not large enough for immersion of food equipment and utensils. Instructed manager to install larger 3-compartment sink or provide smaller food equipment and utensils. Priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under equipment, along wall and corners, stained ceiling tiles and dust buildup on ceiling vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2559384 on 6-15-22:58-allergen training expired. Instructed to obtain training and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Certified food service manager not wearing hair restraint while preparing food at the grill. Instructed to obtain hair restraint and wear at all times during food preparation/cooking.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of detail cleaning. Debris accumulated under shelves. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged wall tiles under hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no lighting in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer in front reach-in cooler behind counter. Instructed manager to provide.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on utility sink. Instructed manager to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the char grill sotrage table not clean, and the drip tray, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear storage area floor not clean, instructed to clean under and around all storage shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vents dusty, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking. Instd to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored on hook next to prep cooler. Instd to store in sanitizing solution at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize interior of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal raw wood shelving under beverage machine on front counter. Replace missing filters in ventilation hood.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean shelves under front counter and paper good storage in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean light shields in prep area. Secure loose ceiling tiles in men washroom.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometer in prep cooler.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing soultion at the proper ppm when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk foods in all reach in coolers not properly labeled. Instructed manager to label and date all food outside of the original packages. Observed food being stored in grocery plastic bags. Instructed manager to provide food grade bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed inside of fryers in the prep area need cleaning. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all equipment. Observed excessive food debris under hot holding unit. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors thru out food prep area in need of cleaning to remove dirt and food debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow prevention device on the ice machine located in the food prep area and on the mop located in the employee bathroom. Instructed manager to provide back flow prevention device.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed unnnecessary clutter in the back storage area and at the front cashier area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary clutter and organize the area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed to meet the food handler requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Rice, beef, chicken, pork, etc.) instructed to always have one on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Found the lower shelf on the prep tables rusty. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards in the prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instructed to either sand or replace- must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the rear reach in freezer not maintained, thick ice build up. Instructed to remove and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the following in need of cleaning: reach in freezer in the rear, can opener, interior of the mop sink, knife and storage rack and lower prep tables. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Found large utensils on the premises that can not be submerged into the 3-compartment sink for adequate washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to either remove large utensils or install a 3-compartment sink large enough to submerge utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 3-compartment sink without stoppers for all compartments. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found wash cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Rice, beef, chicken, pork, etc.) instructed to always have one on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Found previous minor violations not corrected and/or maintained from report #1434449 dated april 01, 2014. Instructed to correct and maintain: 33-must detail clean and maintain the interior of the deep fryer and oven. 34-must detail clean and maintain the floors around the grease trap, cooking equipment and all heavy equipment. 35-must detail clean and maintain the walls around the 3-compartment sink and cooking equipment. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Found the lower shelf on the prep tables rusty. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the cutting boards in the prep area with deep, dark grooves. Instructed to either sand or replace- must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the rear reach in freezer not maintained, thick ice build up. Instructed to remove and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found the following in need of cleaning: reach in freezer in the rear, can opener, interior of the mop sink, knife and storage rack and lower prep tables. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tile in the men's toilet room. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found large utensils on the premises that can not be submerged into the 3-compartment sink for adequate washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to either remove large utensils or install a 3-compartment sink large enough to submerge utensils.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 3-compartment sink without stoppers for all compartments. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found mops not properly stored. Instructed to store hanging up when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Found food handlers with no hair restraints. Instructed to provide and wear.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found wash cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving potentially hazardous foods (i.e. Beef, chicken, rice, etc.) instructed to have one on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012 (a)

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of the deep fryer and oven.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the floors around the grease trap, cooking equipment and all heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the walls around the 3-compartment sink and cooking equipment.

Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

Inspector’s note: Certified food manager had an infant in the prep area. Only authorized personnel in food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal the two raw wood tables in front and side dinning area. Remove cardboard and foil from rear storage shelves. Ladies room fan cover missing need to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize the meat tenderizer, and #10 can opener. Clean interior of front 2 door cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove cardboard from floor in front 3 comp sink need to proviode proper floor mats. Elevate stock (beans) 6" off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Need to repair leaking nozlze at 3 comp. Sink.

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.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE IN CORNERS/UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.NEED TO REPAIR REAR WALL IN DINNING AREA (HOLES). CLEAN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA (FOOD SPLASHES.)CLEAN WALL FAN'S DUSTY.

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

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilitiesNEED TO REPAIR LIGHT FRONT PREP AREA, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA.

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.REAR STORAGE AREA HAS CLUTTER NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: LARGE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. Only employees must dispense ice for consumer use with scoops, tongs, or other ice dispensing utensils. Customers must dispense ice through appropriate automatic self-service ice dispensing equipment. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior bottom of fryers.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls thru-out not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Instd to store cleaning supplies in designated area. Clutter in rear storage area. Remove and unnecessary articles and organize.