La Casa de Samuel Rest.
2834 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 18, 2026
La Casa de Samuel Rest. was last inspected on March 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
March 18, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical4 general-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at front handwashing sink in tortilla prep area. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable thermometer on drawer prep cooler. Instructed manager to provide operable thermometer in cooler.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in staff washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in all women and unisex washrooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills on floor in basement storage area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in basement.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
27 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on filters in hood system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge with expired allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide updated copy and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of dust on ceiling tiles in prep area right above entry way. Instructed person in charge to clean or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage in men's and women's restroom and at bar handwashing sink. Instructed person in charge to place signage at all handwashing sinks and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in women's washroom. Instructed person in charge to obtain covered receptacles for sanitary products and place in washroom and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in basement area and in upstairs walk in freezer. Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris and food residue on floors underneath and behind equipment, tables, and coolers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: : unable to identified backflow device on mop sink, instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must install hooks for mops to dry properly, and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must install protective shields on lights in prep area, instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed a black & pink slime like substance on the interior panel of the ice machine, substance likely to contaminate ice for human consumption. Instructed to discard ice and have machine service, cleaned and sanitized, priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Unable to identified backflow device on mop sink, instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must install hooks for mops to dry properly, and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky compressor in walk in cooler. Repair unfinished wall in staff toilet room. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive dust accumulation from ceiling vents throughout facility, instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must install protective shields on lights in prep area, instructed to install and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed a large hole in the ceiling tile and water stained ceiling tiles in the rear kitchen area, above the food prep area and warewashing machine area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND POST SIGNS AS SUCH.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP TABLES.MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP TABLES,OVENS.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BULD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATIONS FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
7 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy procedure .must provide and maintain.(priority foundation no citation issued)
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy for vomiting and diarrheal.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation no citation issued)
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed dish washer put dirty dishes into dish rack and put through dish machine and then removed clean dishes without washing hands after handling equipment and utensils.must wash after every possible contamination.(priority 7-38-010)
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying device at bar hand sink while drinks are being prepared,handled and served.(see violation #10)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand sink in bar prep area while drinks are being prepared,handled and served.must provide and maintain at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of appx.14lbs.cooked goat in 2- plastic bins ranging from 45.3f-45.9f dated 7/23/18.product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 14lbs.$400(priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure and reminder of risk of consuming such foods.must provide and post signs as such.(priority foundation no citation issued)
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
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.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx.40 or more rodent droppings on ledge next to walk in cooler,on floor in 1st fl. Furnance room,on ledge above bar 3- comp sink,in basement along wall ledge,on pillar near chest freezer,on floor next to wash machine,on floor and ledge near dvr player.also appx.8-10 live large flies flying around premises.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/24/18.(priority foundation 7-38-020)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths on cutting boards and prep tables.must store in sanitizing solution.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from fryer cabinet,storage shelves,prep tables,ovens.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean buld up on interior panel of ice machine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from floor in prep area
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in prep area.must grout floor in prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in basement liquor storage and along walls in basement.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certifications for food managers.must enroll and maintain.(priority foundation no citation issued)
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GARBAGE CANS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
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. 75 or more rodent droppings scattered in various areas such as inside of old unused oven,on floor in between oven,on floor near hot holding unit,lower shelf of prep table,under dish machine,under dish storage shelf,on shelf under microwave & dvr,furnance room,ledge leading into basement,chest freezer,on floor under and around food storage shelves,in between tables,liquor storage shelves,on floor under bar hand sink.also,evidence of a dead mouse on floor in basement.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 2/27/18.(serious 7-38-020)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on shelving units.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lower shelf of prep table and walk in cooler shelving units.must apply a sealant or paint raw wood shelves in dry food storage and above bar.must provide food grade containers for food storage and eliminate garbage cans.must repair or replace worn door gasket on 3- door prep cooler
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris from oven,stove,wheel bases of cooking equipment,prep tables,grill tables,fryer cabinets,microwave,storage shelves,cutting boards.pipes of cooking equipment,exterior of garbage cans,exterior of grease trap at 3- comp sink,walk in cooler shelving units,dish racks,interior panel of ice machine,fanguard covers in walk in cooler,bar cooler shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris from floor in prep area under and around equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and loose wall bases in rear prep area and dish washing area and along exterior of walk in freezer,1st fl. Men's toiletroom ceiling in poor repair.must scrape and paint peeling paint on walls in dish washing area.must clean dust build up from ventilation vents and ceiling tiles in prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide dipping well for bulk ice cream.must replace missing filters at hood of cooking equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed various unlabeled food items such as prepared food and fresh squeezed juice. Instructed to label all prepared food items.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed ice cream container being re-used as food containers. Instructed to provide proper food grade containers and instructed not to re-use any single service articles. Observed grocery bags used as food storage containers. Instructed to provide food grade proper containers for food storage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty grease trap under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair/repaint. Observed cardboard used as shelf liners. Instructed to remove. Observed no covers on ice storage containers located at front bar area. Instructed to provide lids.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food and grease build up under the grills, under cooking equipment, exterior of cooking equipment, inside reach-in cooler in food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard and food debris on floor inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to clean and remove cardboard. Observed food and grease build up on floor under cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer device at mop sink. Instructed to install.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed 45.6 f of air temperature inside 2-door reach-in cooler in food prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain cooler temperature at least 40 or below. Manager adjusted cooler temperature on site. Noted the unit temperature is now 38.2f. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature: 21 lbs of chopped fish at 46.4 f, 1 lb of cooked beef at 48.3 f, 5 lbs of ham/bacon 46.8f, 2 lbs of cooked corn at 49.0 f, 5lbs of pork 56.8 f, 5 lbs of beef tongue at 56.8 f, 2lbs of shrimp at 47.4, 1 lb of cooked vegetable at 48.2 f, 2 lbs of salsa at 48.9 f, and 5 lbs of chicken at 49.2 f. Manager stated total cost of said food approximately $ 200.00. Manager voluntarily discard/denatured said food. Instructed to keep all cold food at 40 f or below and hot food at 140 or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed raw eggs stored over ready-to-eat food (salsa and sauces) inside walk-in cooler, food not protected during storage. Instructed to remove eggs to at the bottom of shelf to prevent any cross contamination. Also observed uncovered green spice leave (hojasanta) stored inside basement. Instructed to provide lids or covers to protect ready-to-eat food items during storage. Observed blood spills on cutting board stored at drying racks. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain to prevent any cross contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
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 pest activity on premises. Noted approximately 20-25 mice droppings on floor at the corner inside kitchen by the front entrance and also noted approximately 10 mice dropping inside utility room. Observed about 30 small and large flies in dishwashing area, basement, and dining area. Instructed to minimize and eliminate any pest activity on premises. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed various unlabeled food items such as prepared food and fresh squeezed juice. Instructed to label all prepared food items.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed ice cream container being re-used as food containers. Instructed to provide proper food grade containers and instructed not to re-use any single service articles. Observed grocery bags used as food storage containers. Instructed to provide food grade proper containers for food storage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty grease trap under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair/repaint. Observed cardboard used as shelf liners. Instructed to remove. Observed no covers on ice storage containers located at front bar area. Instructed to provide lids.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food and grease build up under the grills, under cooking equipment, exterior of cooking equipment, inside reach-in cooler in food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard and food debris on floor inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to clean and remove cardboard. Observed food and grease build up on floor under cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer device at mop sink. Instructed to install.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Finish cleaning the following: interiors and exteriors of all cooking equipment in rear food prep area(deep fryers, ovens, grills, refrigerated drawers, prep tables, and shelves).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls throughout where food debris, grease, and debris are present.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Finish cleaning the massive grease build-up from the hood above all cooking equipment in rear food prep area. Clean and/or replace dusty and greasy light shields throughout rear areas of business. Clean, paint or replace dark light shields in rear dish washing/prep area(area not well lit). Clean massive dust build-up from ceiling vents throughout where present.
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: The following previous serious violation noted on 12-5-16 from report# 1976532 not corrected: -16-front food prep area where tortillas are prepared and held until served not proerly protected. Must install a protective barrier in this area to prevent human contamination. Non compliant with existing violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Finish cleaning the following: interiors and exteriors of all cooking equipment in rear food prep area(deep fryers, ovens, grills, refrigerated drawers, prep tables, and shelves).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls throughout where food debris, grease, and debris are present.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Finish cleaning the massive grease build-up from the hood above all cooking equipment in rear food prep area. Clean and/or replace dusty and greasy light shields throughout rear areas of business. Clean, paint or replace dark light shields in rear dish washing/prep area(area not well lit). Clean massive dust build-up from ceiling vents throughout where present.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector’s note: Found approximately 25 fresh clams removed from original packagiing stored in walk-in freezer. All fresh shellfish must be properly stored with original tag and kept in original packaging until prepared. All product found not in original packaging discarded. Critical violation 7-38-005(b2).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee take tortillas with bare hands, place on the grill with bare hands, flip them over with bare hands, and take tthem off the grill with bare hands. Must use tongs, utensils, gloves or white tissue paper when handling uncovered foods. No bare hand contact allowed with ready to eat foods. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Front food prep area where tortillas are prepared and held until served not proerly protected. Must install a protective barrier in this area to prevent human contamination. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All cutting boards in rear food prep area that are no longer easily cleanable with deep grooves in the surfaces must be replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the following: interiors and exteriors of all cooking equipment in rear food prep area(deep fryers, ovens, grills, refrigerated drawers, prep tables, and shelves).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along the bases of the walls throughout where food debris, grease, and debris are present.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Clean massive grease build-up from the hood above all cooking equipment in rear food prep area. Clean and/or replace dusty and greasy light shields throughout rear areas of business. Clean, paint or replace dark light shields in rear dish washing/prep area(area not well lit). Clean massive dust build-up from ceiling vents throughout where present.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found several propane tanks in basement stored with unused equipment. Instructed to remove off premises. Also instructed to eliminate clutter in sections of basement where floors are not acessible for cleaning, inspection and servicing by pest control.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed the ice machine with a brownish slimy substance inside the ice machine where the ice is being made,instructed to clean and maintain equipment,serious violation 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed the outside grease container encrusted with grease on the top and lid of container this is a food source for rodents and other pest,instructed to clean and mantain container,serious violation 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label some cooked food items inside the walk-in cooler
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide a lid cover for the ice bin behind the bar area and must replace the cutting board at the prep cooler in prep area has dark deep open seams.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors behind all cooking equipment of food debris and dirt,instructed to clean and maintain area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean the lightb shield covers in the prep area of dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the walk-in cooler i prep area,the outside thermpometer on cooler is broken,must provide thermometer
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean bottom of fryers to remove grease observed, clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment to remove grease observed and shelves inside of walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors around and behind kitchen equipment.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove dust observed on the ventilation fans in all washrooms on ceilings. Instructed to clean vents above the cooking equipment in kitchen.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Observed some bulk storage containers that were not labeled; label bulk containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior surface and interior bottom of fryer in kitchen to remove grease and other debris observed. Wipe interior panel of ice machine in kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the following areas: under fryer in kitchen, in room where hot water tank located in kitchen, in basement storage area and room where the sub pump is located.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed some leaking from the second faucet neck of the three comp sink in the kitchen; repair leak.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificates on premises for food handlers; must provide.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Large deep container of cooked rice in walk-in cooler at 50.1f. Mgr states cooked yesterday. Instd mgr on proper cooling techniques and within required time frame. Product voluntarily disposed of and denatured at this time. Approx 10lbs. $50 value. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior of unused stove, interior of cooler including doors and rubber gaskets, and wheels of prep table not clean, excessive food debris. Clean same and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls thru-out not clean, food debris. Clean same and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior bottom rear of fryers not clean, excessive grease. Clean same and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Improper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: The containers of prepared food in the walk in cooler are not labeled and dated, label and date all open prepared food product.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The old stacked stoves in the kitchen are dirty and unorganized, clean and maintain the surfaces clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The dish machine has a lime buildup inside, delime the machine. The ice machine has some light colored buildup on the interior lip; wash, rinse and sanitize the machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The cooler condenser pipe is draining into a very full bucket, plumb the drain line to the nearest sanitary drain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. SOME FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATORS NOT LABELED; LABEL AND DATE COOKED ITEMS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN UNDER GRILL, CLEAMN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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 FLOORS UNDER KITCHEN, PREP AREA (FRONT) AND BAR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLE.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,ALL VENTILATION VENTS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA & FRONT PREP AREA,MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON HAND SINK IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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 REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLE.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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.MUST CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS,ALL VENTILATION VENTS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING IN DINING AREA & FRONT PREP AREA,MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST SEAL OPENINGS IN BRICK WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLE ON HAND SINK IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
9 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FRYER, GRILL, MICROWAVE OVEN, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, AND CAN OPENER.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN MAIN KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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. MUST CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH KITCHENS, AND CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT MAIN KITCHEN, AND REPAIR WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. ALSO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Must replace broken self-closing device on washroom door in basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCETS AT BOTH 3PART SINKS AND 2PART SINK.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
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. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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