El Pollo Cris Cris#3

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 mouse droppings scattered throughout facility in the following areas: utility closet where mop sink is located, utility closet where cleaning products are stored, under shelving in space where soda is stored. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings and sanitize areas. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of rust and food residue on can opener attached to table. Instructed person in charge to clean or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris on interior of microwave in front prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on front deli prep cooler and sliding two door cooler. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink not labeled designating compartments for wash-rinse-sanitize. Instructed person in charge to label and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and resiude on prep tables throughout kitchen area. Observed build up of food residue on shelving inside walk in coolers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and residue on floors and walls throughout kitchen area and in storage closets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment in rear storage area. Instructed person in charge to remove unused equipment from premises for the prevention of pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large open hole in wall behind fountain in didng room area. Observed open hole in wall in storage room where mop sink is located. Instructed person in charge to seal all open holes to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed to store properly by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to store properly between usage.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored improperly directly inside of the food containers. Instructed to properly store all utensils between usage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken/missing handle to hot holding unit in kitchen/prep area. Instructed to repair or replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in walk-in cooler and prep cooler in food containers uncovered. Instructed to provided food grade lids/coverings when storing all food items to prevent contamination.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored directly inside of the food containers. Instructed to properly store all utensils between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the cold holding unit. Instructed to use proper food grade storage bags/containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women public washroom. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: rust noted on wire storage racks in walk in cooler. Instd to remove rust and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed bed behind cooler/behind front counter and employee personal items on shelves behind front counter. All such items are unnecessary to the operation of the establishment and must be removed from premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Rust noted on wire storage racks in walk in cooler. Instd to remove rust and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed bed behind cooler/behind front counter and employee personal items on shelves behind front counter. All such items are unnecessary to the operation of the establishment and must be removed from premises.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/4/24 REPORT 2587608 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-501.12: Cutting Surfaces CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE HEAVILY STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. EXTERIOR AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS, LEGS AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT, AND ALL COUNTERTOPS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN 55 6-201.11: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability WORN FLOOR TILE GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS AND WAREWASHING AREAS CAUSING EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN LINES. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN GROUT LINES 55 6-501.12:…

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Observed large storage rack of cooked chickens (144.5f) in rear storage area with industrual type fan with accumulated dust blowing on chickens. Also noted juice from chicken accumulating on floor. Discussed with pic in charge on proper storage/cooling techniques (i.e, using ice as a means to cool, under refrigeration, etc). Instd to remove fan and provide proper containers to prevent chicken juice from accumulating on floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large storage rack of cooked chickens in rear storage area with industrual type fan with accumulated dust blowing on chickens. Also noted juice from chicken accumulating on floor. Discussed with pic in charge on proper storage/cooling techniques to prevent possible contamination. Instd to remove fan and provide proper containers to prevent chicken juice from accumulating on floor. Produce walk in cooler next to public toilet rooms unable to lock. Instd to provide lock to prevent possible public contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at prep line heavily stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace cutting board and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior and underneath flat top grills, legs and wheels of all cooking equipment, interior of fryers, storage shelves through out, and all countertops not clean, excessive debris and grease accumulation. Instd to detail clean all and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor under and behind, around legs and wheels of all cooking equipment not clean, heavy accumulation of grease/grime. Instd to detail clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Worn floor tile grout lines through out prep areas and wareawashing areas causing excessive debris in lines. Instd to re grout floor so as to be smooth, even, easily cleanable and to prevent debris accumulation in grout lines

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Single burner connected gas stove without ventilation. Instd to provide proper ventilation or remove stove from premises

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe underneath 3-compartment sink. Cover of grease interceptor in floor not tightly fitting. Instd to repair and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate 6 inches.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe underneath 3-compartment sink. Cover of grease interceptor in floor not tightly fitting. Instd to repair and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 6/13/22 report 2559230 not corrected. 48- observed several pots too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to wash, rinse, and sanitize all large food equipment and utensils or remove all from premises and provide smaller equipment. Citation issued priority foundation 7-42-090

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed cut plastic jug used as dispensing utensil inside large pot of beans in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide proper long handle dispensing utensils to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several pots too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to wash, rinse, and sanitize all large food equipment and utensils.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic wrapped around faucet of 3-compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in banquet storage closet. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and organize storage closet to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep area, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed cut plastic jug used as dispensing utensil inside large pot of beans in walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to provide proper long handle dispensing utensils to prevent contamination.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several pots too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to wash, rinse, and sanitize all large food equipment and utensils.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of grease buildup and food debris on grill tables, prep tables, steam table, fryer cabinets, wheel bases, pipes of cooking equipment, walk in cooler fan guard covers & shelving units, interior panel of ice machine, service counter shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic wrapped around faucet of 3-compartment sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excess water on floor, dirt and debris on floors and walls in walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in banquet storage closet. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items and organize storage closet to prevent pest harborage.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2546655 on 1-19-22:10-must provide a hand washing sign at hand sink in rear prep area. 53-must provide lids on garbage cans in all stalls in women's toilet room. 57-observed no food handlers training for employees. Must provide and maintain. 58-observed no food allergen training for food managers. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON OVERHEAD DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITIONS.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE BAGS AND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AND GRILL TABLES,BOTH WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER GRILL TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOCKS ON ALL STALL DOORS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS & SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH HAND SINKS AT LAST SINK IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

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

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN ALL STALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM .

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLERS,CEILING TILE ABOVE SERVICE COUNTER,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS, WALK IN COOLERS AND WERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AREAS OF WALK IN FREEZER.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP,DISH WASHING,WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,STORAGE AREAS AND WERE NEEDED.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BANQUET HALL,STORAGE AREAS AND WERE NEEDED.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND COOLER IN PREP AREA.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written record for protocol of vaccination.must provide and maintain.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed an appx"1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front door.must make tight fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 12- 15 live roaches crawling in door gaskets of 3- door reach in cooler in rear storage area,on door and door jams of swinging door leading to same area,on floor behind large food containers and under ice machine and several dead roaches on floor throughout rear storage area.also .appx. 5-7 live small flies on walls in ice machine/food storage area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/6/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on overhead dish storage shelves.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright positions.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed garbage bags and grocery bags used for food storage.must eliminate and provide food grade bags for food storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from lower shelves of prep and grill tables,both walk in cooler shelving units.must remove cardboard from lower grill tables.must repair or replace damaged locks on all stall doors in women's toilet room.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of grease and food debris build up on grill tables,prep tables,steam table,fryer cabinets,wheel bases,pipes of cooking equipment,walk in coolers fan guard covers & shelving units,interior panel of ice machine,service counter shelving units.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.must provide and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipes underneath hand sinks at last sink in men's and women's toilet rooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide lids on garbage cans in all stalls in women's toilet room .

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged concrete floor in walk in coolers,ceiling tile above service counter,missing and damaged wall tiles and walls in prep areas and throughout premises.must seal all gaps and openings in walls, around pipes and wires leading into walls and ceilings.must grout floor throughout prep and dish washing areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease,food debris and dirt build up from walls and ceilings throughout prep/dish washing areas, walk in coolers and were needed.must remove ice build up from interior areas of walk in freezer.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on wall behind cooler in prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up from floor throughout prep,dish washing,walk in coolers & freezers,storage areas and were needed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in banquet hall,storage areas and were needed.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amount of debris build up on filters and hood of cooking equipment.must detail clean and maintain.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no signage posted at entry nor inside of business for vaccination protocol.must provide and maintain.

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WALK IN AROUND WITHOUT A FACE COVERING AND MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH MASK UNDERNEATH HIS CHIN SEVERAL TIMES DURING INSPECTION.MUST WEAR FACE COVERING THE NOSE AND MOUTH AT ALL TIMES.(7-28-060)(CITATION ISSUED)

Miscellaneous public health order.

Inspector’s note: Observed no written record for protocol of vaccination.must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Milk crates may not be used to elevate storage. All storage must be able to clean under at all times. Correct and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak in walk in cooler must be repaired. Correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: All waste receptacles in toilet stalls must be covered at all times. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease and standing water. Floor under and around 3 compartment sink must be cleaned and standing water removed. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no metal stemmed thermometers for internal temperature taking of tcs foods on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Prep table in the dining area with foil on the bottom surface. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of the deep fryers and reach in coolers in the food prep area as well as the storage racks in the dish washing area and walk/reach in coolers with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners, along the wallbase, under/around the cooking/cooling equipment and sinks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors. -walls in the food prep areas around the cooking equipment and sink with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no metal stemmed thermometers for internal temperature taking of tcs foods on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Prep table in the dining area with foil on the bottom surface. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of the deep fryers and reach in coolers in the food prep area as well as the storage racks in the dish washing area and walk/reach in coolers with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners, along the wallbase, under/around the cooking/cooling equipment and sinks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors. -walls in the food prep areas around the cooking equipment and sink with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2200840 dated 08/13/2018 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: -58. No allergen training provided as required. Instd to obtain same. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no metal stemmed thermometers for internal temperature taking of tcs foods on site. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

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

Inspector’s note: Prep table in the dining area with foil on the bottom surface. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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

Inspector’s note: See violation #60.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of the deep fryers and reach in coolers in the food prep area as well as the storage racks in the dish washing area and walk/reach in coolers with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the floors in the corners, along the wallbase, under/around the cooking/cooling equipment and sinks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors. -walls in the food prep areas around the cooking equipment and sink with food and dirt. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2200840 dated 08/13/2018 not corrected and/or maintained. Instructed to correct and maintain: -10. 5-204.11 no handsink in warewashing area or in bar area. Instd to install same with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same areas priority foundation 7-38-030c -36. 4-204.112 (b-c):(b) missing thermometers in all coolers. Instd to provide and maintain. -47. 4-501.12 cutting boards in poor repair. Instd to replace and maintain. -48. 4-603.15(c) large plastic 30 gallon garbage containers being used to store tcs foods. Instd to remove garbage containers and use proper equipment. -58. No allergen training provided as required. Instd to obtain same. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing thermometers in all coolers. Instd to provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in poor repair. Instd to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Large plastic 30 gallon garbage containers being used to store tcs foods. Instd to remove garbage containers and use proper equipment.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s note: Improper cooling methods being used to cool chicken and beans, using large deep containers and at room temperature to cool food. Instd to use proper cooling euqipment and techniques. 7-38-005 priority foundation violation citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing thermometers in all coolers. Instd to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Over 20 live flies noted on premises in rear storage area instd to remove and maintain. Instd to remove flies, clean and sanitize affected areas. Contact pest control for updated service. Priority foundation 7-38-020a citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in poor repair. Instd to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Large plastic 30 gallon garbage containers being used to store tcs foods. Instd to remove garbage containers and use proper equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage table in rear prep/dish room, instructed to remove the rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also defrost the front hand dipped icecream freezer, excessive ice. Instructed to defrost and clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep/dish room light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the third compartment of the three compartment sink leaking at lower pipe, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage table in rear prep/dish room, instructed to remove the rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.also defrost the front hand dipped icecream freezer excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep/dish room light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the third compartment of the three compartment sink leaking at lower pipe, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed breaded steak stored in grocery bag, instructed to provide proper food grade storage container/or baggies/zip lock. Also remove foil in front wait station cooler. Observed missing floor drain cover in rear walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Nw cutting boards are needed through out prep areas. Worn, discolored with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener no clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of fryer doors, table storage shelf under char grill, and clean front 3 door cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: interior of both walk in coolers, grill, steam tables, cutting equipment. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the rear cooler not clean, instructed to clean

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of detail cleaning, regrouting and replace missing floor tiles throughout prep areas. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in rear prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Walls through out must be smooth and easily cleanable. Door jam at enterence to prep area must be finished where missing wood. Correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Light sheild missing in supply storage area. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing stopper for sink. Must replace and maintain all 3 stoppers at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed breaded steak stored in grocery bag, instructed to provide proper food grade storage container/or baggies/zip lock. Also remove foil in front wait station cooler. Observed missing floor drain cover in rear walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the #10 can opener no clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of fryer doors, table storage shelf under char grill, and clean front 3 door cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the rear cooler not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep area light shields not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stock ie. Rice not elevated 6" of rear storage, instructed to elevate all storck 6" off floor and away from wall.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards, and rear prep area slicers not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also need to clean the interior of the front 2 door cooler, and both microwaves, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in rear prep area, instructed to dry mop, and remove standing water.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in the ladies restroom with wet toilet paper balled up stuck on the ceiling, instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: The hoods,filters,cooking equipment need to be cleaned has some grease buildup on them. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors under the heavy equipment in prep areas and in furnace rooms not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls behind cooking equipment not clean has grease buildup. Also clean the walls behind the prep tables has splashed on food debris on them, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clutter and unnecessary articles in all the store rooms. Instructed to remove the unnecessary articles, clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshields thru-out not clean in prep areas. Clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage, observed uncovered containers of ready to eat vegetables (tomatoes, cilantro, etc) directly under containers of raw beef. Also uncovered overflowing container of cooked chickens directly stored next to container of raw beef. Mgr voluntarily discarded ready to eat products. Instd to properly protect food at all times (covered and store ready to eat products away from raw product). Citation issued 7-38-005a serious. Approx 50lbs $200 value.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpsters overflowing with exposed garbage, lids open, unable to close. Instd to maintain area and have tight fitting lids on dumpsters at all times. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooked foods in coolers not properly labeled or dated. Instd to store properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Single service utensils improperly stored. Instd to store properly (handle up) or have individually wrapped.

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

Inspector’s note: Splashguard missing inbetween handsink and storage shelf. Provide same or relocate shelf.

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

Inspector’s note: Can opener, exterior/interior of all coolers, storage shelves, and microwave not clean. Instd to clean same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshields thru-out not clean in prep areas. Clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe underneath 3-compartment sink. Repair same.

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.NEED TO SEAL ALLRAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.SIDE DOUBLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROFFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING NO LIGHT UNDER DOOR 1'' GAP UNDER THE DOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED GRILL UTENSILSIMPROPERLY STORED,BEHIND THE 3 COMP SINK AND THE WALL INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINER.

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.SEAL ALL RAW WOOD FRONT COUNTER.

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.NEED TO CLEAN COOKING STOVES, FLAT GRILL INSIDE FRYER DOORS.

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.REMOVE STANDING WATER IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DELIVERY AREA.

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 REPLAIR AND RESEAL ORANGE WALL ACROSS FROM THE HAND SINK SIDE PREP.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board in front prep area in need of replacing. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep in need of cleaning under and around all equipment. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

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

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain at all times.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice utensils must be kept in a clean sanitized container. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 NCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board in front prep area in need of replacing. Must correct 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 IN REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 UTENSILS MUST BE KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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 CUTTING BOARDS. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS. RAW WOOD SHELVES IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OR REPLACING. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD-UP. DRINK NOZZLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. CLEAN IN PRIVATE BANQUET AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF REPLACING AND REPAIRING. MUST CLEAN SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. AIR VENT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR.

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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLUTTER IN REAR CLOSET AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE RICE,BEANS, HOT PEPPERS NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.

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.DEFROST AND CLEAN BOTH REACH IN FREEZERS THEY HAVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE WALLS.CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

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.THE FLOOR IN THE FURNICE ROOM AND THE REAR STORE ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.