Costa Alegre

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap around entirety of of the rear exit door. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ice bin covers at front bar ice bins. Must provide and maintain ice bin covers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plates, bowls, pots and pans stored near hot cooking equipment not inverted. Instructed to invert plates, bowls, pots and pans after sanitizing and air drying.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on the floors and surfaces throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean under all shelving units, interior of prep dish area, around dish machine, prep tables and all cooking equipment to remove spills, food debris, dirt buildup and/or grease. Instructed to increase cleaning frequency and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop and bottled juice held in ice bin at bar. Instructed to provide proper holding units for ice scoops and to only use coolers for cold-holding

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board attached to prep cooler in kitchen with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to deep clean and restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface or replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic stuffed in drainholes of bar 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide and maintain proper stoppers.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen shrimp thawing in a container in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed seasonings and rice out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Noted aluminum foil being used to line on grease trap inside the kitchen area. Instructed management to remove cardboard and provide a smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no working sink stoppers on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide adequate sink stoppers to fill 3 compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found broken floor tiles behind the bar area. Instructed management to repair broken tiles and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen shrimp thawing in a container in the food prep area. Management instructed to thaw tcs foods under cold running water, in the refrigerator or in the microwave as part of a continuous cooking process.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed seasonings and rice out of the original containers without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door not completely rodent proofed as required. Must completely rodent proof door by sealing 1/4 gap at the bottom of the door.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Noted aluminum foil being used to line on grease trap inside the kitchen area. Instructed management to remove cardboard and provide a smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no working sink stoppers on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide adequate sink stoppers to fill 3 compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment and unnecessary articles in basement 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: Found broken floor tiles behind the bar area. Instructed management to repair broken tiles and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no visible back flow preventer device on mop sink faucet. Must install.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard being used to line metal shelving inside the kitchen area. Instructed management to remove cardboard and provide a smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rice being stored directly in plastic grocery bags inside the hot-holding unit and cooler in the kitchen. Management instructed to use only approved food grade storage bags or containers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Noted a leak coming from the drainage pipe underneath the three compartment sink. Instructed management to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provided in the unisex employee washroom. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found broken floor tiles behind the bar near the three compartment sink. Instructed management to repair broken tiles and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted water on the floor pooling in the corner of the kitcehn near the fryers. Instructed management to remove all standing water, clean, and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a working mechanical ventilation fan in the mens and unisex employee washrooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in basement. Mustremove unused and unnecessary items from the basement and store remaining items at least 6" off of the floor to prevent rodent harborage.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables in food preparation area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops stored on top of ice machine. Must properly store ice scoops in a clean container to prevent contamination.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary items in basement. Mustremove unused and unnecessary items from the basement and store remaining items at least 6" off of the floor to prevent rodent harborage.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 10/26/2020 inspection #2453803 #51 backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine and utility mop sink. Must install so backflow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the kitchen 2 door stand-up cooler. Management instructed to replace the torn door gasket.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine and utility mop sink. Must install so backflow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain light shields/end caps or shatter-proof light bulbs for light fixture in the kitchen food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rear exit door 1/4 " gap with damaged threshold at bottom of door.must pest proof door all across the bottom to prevent pest entry.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the kitchen 2 door stand-up cooler. Management instructed to replace the torn door gasket. Observed missing sink stoppers for the kitchen dish washing 3 compartment sink area.instructed to provide 3 adequate working sink stoppers and to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found no chemical sanitizing test kit/strips on premises to test sanitizer concentration.instructed manager that test kit strips must be on site all times and to maintain.priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed kitchen hand sink slow draining.must repair and to maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine and utility mop sink. Must install so backflow prevention devices may be located to be serviced and maintained.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain light shields/end caps or shatter-proof light bulbs for light fixture in the kitchen food prep area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #53,#55,#57,#58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2279444 ON 03/14/2019 : #53-NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. Jun 14, 2019 #55-REMOVE UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR. Jun 14, 2019 #57-OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. Jun 14, 2019 #58-OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. Jun 14, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/2/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: No covered waste receptacle provided in the women's washroom. Must provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Remove unused and unnecessary items from the basement and store remaining items at least 6" off of the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide splash guard between hand sink and 3- comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS,MICRO WAVE

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,BAR,CLOSET AND STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSSING FLOOR TILES LEADING TO MOP SINK AREA AND WHERE NEEDED

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS ,HOOD & FILTERS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOMS,PREP AREA,HOLES AROUND PIPES AT MOP SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK,MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for new employees.must enroll 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: Observed evidence of appx. 25 or more live small flies flying around prep.bar,dining and basement areas.also appx."1-2" gap along bottom of front double and man door,rear exit door.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/18/17.(serious 7-38-020)

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must eliminate grocery store bags used for food storage and provide food grade bags.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from fryer cabinet,grill table,prep tables,prep coolers,cutting boards,micro wave.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep,bar,closet ,basement and storage area.must seal gaps between floor and wall bases in dining areas.must replace misssing floor tiles leading to mop sink area and where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from walls ,hood & filters in prep area.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in toilet rooms,prep area,holes around pipes at mop sink,rear upper wall and ceiling does not meet day light appearing in.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light at hood of cooking equipment

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at 3- comp sink,missing back flow device on mop sink.must provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize massive amount of clutter and articles on floors throughout all areas of basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide hair nets for food handlers

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met for new employees.must enroll and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front flat grill drip tray full, not clean instructed to clean. Also clean char grill.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed one light out under grill area, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the bar gun holder not clean, instructed to clean,and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some clutter in rear storage area, instructed to orgenize, and remove items not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at rear of premises. Must sweep and mop(basement).

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lid of chest freezer in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up on liquor shelves behind bar.must clean debri from interior parts of ice machine,deep fryer,gaskets on chest freezer in basement.must defrost chest freezer in basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing flooring behind bar,damaged flooring in rear closet storage area.must clean floor in prep area,bar area,basement,furnance area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls throughout premises.must finish wall in mop sink area to be smooth and easily cleanable.must replace stained ceiling tiles in prep area.must clean upper wall ventilation .must adjust threshold at rear door.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a extension on drainline in basement to a open site floor drain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor and away from walls in furnance room and basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at bar area by three comp sink and rear prep area, by three comp sink and exposed hand sink,

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

Inspector’s note: Front and rear doors not rodent proof approx., 1/4 gap opening at bottom of doors, must repair and no pest control log book on site with up to date pest control reports, and all necessary documents thats needed inside log book, business license, chemicals used, map, etc., serious citation issued: 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted or available at this time of inspection, instructed to enroll in a class and a receipt of enrollment must be available, or have an actual certificate posted and available, a certified manager must be on duty at all times foods are cooked and prepared, serious citation issued: 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at bar area by three comp sink and rear prep area, by three comp sink and exposed hand sink,

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and remove all clutter in all storage areas, including, basement area,