La Cocina Restaurant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 11, 2024 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, using small cup to plug sink, instructed to use proper scoops.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, chicken... ) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

2. Jul 8, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the person in charge without a valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must have a valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and must be on site at all times. Priority foundation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Employee in the food prep area and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all that is in the food prep area to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of the fryer with grease spills and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain the interior of the fryer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Lower surface of the reach in freezer in the food prep area has frozen blood on it. Instructed to clean and maintain surface.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: No chicago certified food manager (cfm) on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (i.e. Beef, chicken, beans, rice, etc.). Instructed a cfm to be on site whenever preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 violation citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed male food handlers without a food handler's certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate for the only valid cfm certificate. Instructed to have any person with the cfm certificate to also obtain and maintain the allergen training certificate.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Nov 13, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the floor under the hand washing sink in the bar area. Instructed to elevate.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed one male dish washer and one female waitress without a food handlers certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without an allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. May 22, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed the person in charge without a valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate. Instructed all persons in charge must have a valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate and must be on site at all times. Priority foundation. Citation issued under violation #2.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure nor adequate supplies on site to properly respond to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead insects on the floor in the basement under the unused reach in freezer. Instructed to remove and clean.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed all entrance doors opened without screens at the beginning of the inspection. Instructed entrance door must stay closed or facility must provide appropriate screens for entrance doors.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-204.119 observed no utensil drying rack located by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored on the floor under the 3 compartment sink and mops and brooms not being inverted. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and invert all mops and brooms.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3) observed previous core violation from inspection report #2560195 dated 7/1/22; 58-2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide. Instructed to correct previous core violation. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 observed no valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certifcate on site nor a valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate posted in the facility. Instructed to always have a valid/original city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate on site and posted at all times. Facility provided a emailed copy of a valid city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate during the inspection. Instructed only valid/original copy of the city of chicago food service sanitation manager's certificate is acceptable. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-012

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Jul 1, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed hole in ceiling of basement storage area outside boiler room. Instructed to repair ceiling accordingly.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jun 23, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed several cold tcs foods at temperatures ranging from 48-60 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs foods are at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 2 pounds of diced tomatoes, 5 pounds of shredded cheese, 2 pounds of beans, 4 pounds of pork, 2 pounds of chorizo, and 4 oz of grilled peppers ( $90). Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed deli cooler with an internal temperature of 52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units hold a temperature of 41 f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 10 small flies in basement near walk in cooler and 5 small flies in kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to minimize pest activity. Recommended pest control service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hole in ceiling of basement storage area outside boiler room. Instructed to repair ceiling accordingly.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Apr 9, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed accumulated dirt debris under the dry storage shelves and around the reach in freezer located in the basement. Instructed to clean.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed a male food handler without a food handler's certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed the city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required allergen training certificate. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Nov 19, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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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 employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. 7.38.010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Found vomit and diarrhea procedure. Found no vomit and diarrhea cleaning material to clan said incident.facility must provide procedures and cleaning materials (gloves, mask, disposable mop, disinfectant rated for norovirus) for employees to follow and use when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cfm garnish ready to eat taco with onion and cilantro. Food employees may not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. Must use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Priority violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 9)

     No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Found racks in walk in cooler filled with mold like substance. Must clean sanitize and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Found the following previous core violation not corrected by correct by date from inspection report # 2229395 "pa 100-0367 observed city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required food allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement." instructed to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090.citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

9. Oct 4, 2018 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that can potentially occur inside of the food establishment. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 observed city of chicago food service sanitation manager without the required food allergen training. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Apr 24, 2018 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected, observed tortilla chip trays being stored stack on top of one another and the bottom of the trays directly touching the ready to eat tortilla chips located inside a big storage container. Instructed to place a barrier between stacked trays so the ready to eat tortilla chips are protected from any potential contamination or do not stack tortilla chip containers and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (beef, cooked beans) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and not properly labeled with the product name and date located in the walk in cooler and the 2 door refrigerator. Instructed to label all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed one male food handler without a food handler's certificate. Instructed to provide and maintain.

11. Apr 11, 2017 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Areas in the toilet rooms, dining area, food preparation area and basement with cracks and missing tiles and panels. Instructed to seal all openings in the walls, replace and provide damaged/missing panels and tiles. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers on the premises not able to provide proof that they have met the illinois department of public health's food handlers requirements. Must provide proof. Maintain same.

12. Apr 4, 2017 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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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 food handlers putting on gloves and not washing hands. Handling raw food, touching the telephone, touching her hat with gloved hand, serving the customers, etc. Instructed to wash hands when multi-tasking, changing gloves, touching the phone, body, etc. Critical violation 7-38-010(a)

    • 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: Found 1 large brown roach crawling under the ice machine. Instructed to eliminate all activity, clean the affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: Found no chemical test kit on the premises for the sanitation used at the 3-compartment sink and for wash cloths used to wipe equipment, surfaces, etc. Instructed to provide and maintain test kit on site at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found foil on the lower shelf under the small grill in the food preparation area. Instructed to remove foil and maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The following food surfaces needs to be cleaned and maintained in the food preparation area: -the can opener. Remove food and dirt. -the knife rack. Remove food and dirt. -the interior of the ice machine, remove pink and black substance. -the interior and exterior of the deep fryer and grill.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The interior of the floor drains,floors in the corners and under/around the cooking/cooling equipment needs to be clean. Remove all dirt and food. Coving missing through out the food preparation area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found the vents in the toilet room with dirt/dust build up. Must clean and maintain. Areas in the toilet rooms, dining area, food preparation area and basement with cracks and missing tiles and panels. Instructed to seal all openings in the walls, replace and provide damaged/missing panels and tiles. Maintain same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Large pots/multiuse utensils on the premises and can not be fully submerged in the 3-compartment sink for adequate wash, rinse and sanitizing. Instructed to either get a larger sink that will accommodate the utensils or remove the utensils from the premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Not all food handlers are wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to provide and always wear when in the food preparation area, handling/serving food.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers on the premises not able to provide proof that they have met the illinois department of public health's food handlers requirements. Must provide proof. Maintain same.

13. Aug 23, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice maker not clean, upper pannel with light build-up of gray matter, instructed to clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls not celan behind 3-comp sink, instucted to clean and maintain.

14. Jan 22, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Prep coolers interior not clean, food debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, orange film noted on upper panel, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Grease and food debris noted on floor behind cooking line, instructed to clean and maintain.

15. Apr 30, 2015 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink faucet base and neck leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 compartment sink with no drain plugs. Instructed to provide and maintain 3 drain plugs at all times to properly do dishes.

16. Jun 3, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove grease and dust build up. Handsink faucet leaking in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

17. Aug 8, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the can opener, deep fryer (1st fl) and reach in freezer (in the basement)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must fix the leak at the base of the hot water knob on the exposed hand sink and 3-comp. Sink in the prep area-1st fl.

18. Sep 25, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean behind grill areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found ice scoop not properly stored.

19. Aug 11, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • 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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER BY COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

20. Nov 12, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

    • 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. FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.

21. Mar 26, 2010 Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

22. Feb 23, 2010 Fail

    License-Task Force · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • 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 OIL SPILLS BEHIND DEEP FRYR.

    • 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. WALLS UNDER BAR COUNTER NOT FINISHED( RAW WOOD ) INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. MUST INSTALL A DURABLE NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE ON THE WALL NEST TO DEEP FRYER.

    • 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 INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINKS IN BAR AREA AND BASEMENT'S PREP AREA PROVIDED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MUST INSTALL A VACUUM BREAKER TO MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER BASEMENT'S 3COMP SINK