El Tarasco

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed bottles stored on floor in basement bar and containers stored on floor in first floor walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed water leaking from stopper of right compartment of three compartment onto floor in first floor prep/dishwashing area. Instructed repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.116: observed grease buildup on exterior of outside grease container. Instructed to clean exterior of grease container and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.19: observed chipping ceiling above shelving unit in basement storage area with upright freezers.instructed to remove chipping ceiling in said area, smoothly repair for ease of cleanability and maintain. Observed stained pipe tied with plastic above upright freezer in basement. Instructed to remove plastic and smoothly repaint pipe in said area for ease of cleanability and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed dust buildup on walls and ceiling in first floor prep/dishwashing area near three compartment sink. Instructed to clean said area and maintain. Observed debris and buildup on floors, in corners and along bases of wall in basement bar, first floor prep/dishwashing area, back stairs leading from basement and in between open spaces in floor in dry storage area above first floor dishwashing area. Instructed to clean said areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bottles stored on floor in basement bar and containers stored on floor in first floor walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on exterior sides of flat top grill on northside of prep area. Instructed to remove grease buildup from exterior of said cooking equipment and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking from stopper of right compartment of three compartment onto floor in first floor prep/dishwashing area. Instructed repair and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on exterior of outside grease container. Instructed to clean exterior of grease container and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on walls and ceiling in first floor prep/dishwashing area near three compartment sink. Instructed to clean said area and maintain. Observed debris and buildup on floors, in corners and along bases of wall in basement bar, first floor prep/dishwashing area, back stairs leading from basement and in between open spaces in floor in dry storage area above first floor dishwashing area. Instructed to clean said areas and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed chipping ceiling above shelving unit in basement storage area with upright freezers.instructed to remove chipping ceiling in said area, smoothly repair for ease of cleanability and maintain. Observed stained pipe tied with plastic above upright freezer in basement. Instructed to remove plastic and smoothly repaint pipe in said area for ease of cleanability and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing common name on dry storage containers/spices. Instd to label with common name and maintain

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop improperly stored on top of ice machine. Instd to store in a clean protected manner

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

Inspector’s note: Reusing single service country crock butter containers for food storage. Instd to use proper food grade containers designed for multi use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Wheels of fryers with excessive grease accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Beverage drain line improperly draining into sink (basement bar). Instd to have properly routed/draining and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.13(c) observed clay/ceramic cups on premises with no documentation nor stamp, maintaining them to be lead-free. Instructed person in charge to remove from premises or provide documentation.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed clay/ceramic cups on premises with no documentation nor stamp maintaining them to be lead-free. Instructed person in charge to remove from premises or provide documentation.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed deep encrusted grease around bottom of grease trap. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report #2580548 dated 8/23/23 not corrected; #47-observed facility using large 55-gallon garbage containers to make and prepare foods (salsa). Instructed to provide proper food grade containers/storage equipment and maintain. #49-observed excessive food residue, grease build up, and debris noted on all cooking equipment, sides, underneath and in between grills, fryers, all attached drip trays, all door gaskets for coolers and freezers, storage shelves, and all attached piping of equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain. #55-observed splatter of food residue and grease build-up was noted on all the walls and along wall bases behind equipment in the kitchen area. Instucted to detail clean and maintain. Priority foundation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed facility using large 55 gallon garbage containers to make and prepare foods (salsa). Instructed to provide proper food grade containers/storage equipment and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive food residue, grease build up, and debris noted on: all cooking equipment, sides, underneath and in between grills, fryers, all attached drip trays, all door gaskets for coolers and freezers, storage shelves, and all attached piping of equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed splatter food residue and grease build up noted on all the walls and along wall bases behind equipment in the kitchen area. Instucted to detail clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mops stored in the buckets in the kitchen entry area. Instructed to hang mops to allow to dry.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on the fans in the ventilation hood over the cookline. Instructed to detail clean and mainttain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometers inside all coolers, maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk containers without labels (sugar, salt, rice etc.). Instructed to label containers when food is not in original container, maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to invert dishes and pans during storage, maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with dark grooves (middle board in prep area, and next to dish area). Instructed to replace or refinish cutting boards and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found loose faucet at handwashing sink in 1st floor women's restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found items stored on floor in loft storage area. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning, maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found light bulb missing at ventilation hood across from dish area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometers inside all coolers, maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk containers without labels (sugar, salt, rice etc.). Instructed to label containers when food is not in original container, maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to invert dishes and pans during storage, maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with dark grooves (middle board in prep area, and next to dish area). Instructed to replace or refinish cutting boards and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found loose faucet at handwashing sink in 1st floor women's restroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found items stored on floor in loft storage area. Instructed to elevate all items at least 6" off floor for ease of cleaning, maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Found light bulb missing at ventilation hood across from dish area. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All cutting boards heavily stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace cutting boards and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Underneath door handles of prep coolers, and basement stair railings not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain. Caulking around utility sink with excessive black substance. Instd to re caulk and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Raw wood door frame leading to exit door. Instd to seal same. Water damaged wall across from ice machine in basement. Instd to repair wall so as to be a smooth, even and easily cleanable surface. Cracked wall tile behind prep table near 3-compartment sink. Instd to replace and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Walls next to cooking line not clean excessive grease, debris. Walls in warewashing area through out not clean, food debris, splashes. Instd to clean all walls and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12: cutting board next to 3-compartment sink heavily stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17: missing cover for recepacle in toilet room. 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 board next to 3-compartment sink heavily stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing cover for recepacle in toilet room. Instd to provide and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Revious core violations from 7/18/19 report 2303365 not corrected: 41 wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use. 43 bowl being stored in container of cooked rice in walk in cooler. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils and if storing in food , dispensing utensil handle can not be stored in food. 47 observed unfinished clay serving cups at bar. Instd to remove from premises and use proper food grade serving ware. 51 unable to locate backflow device on ice machines. Instd to be able to locate or install same. 55 cracked floor tiles near rear basement stairs. Instd to repair tiles so as surface to be smooth even and easily cleanable surface. 55 rear stairwell leading to basement not clean, excessive debris build up (stairs, rails, walls). Instd to clean all and maintain. - citation issued 7-42-090 priority foundation

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Bowl being stored in container of cooked rice in walk in cooler. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils and if storing in food , dispensing utensil handle can not be stored in food.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11 (b-e). Observed unfinished clay serving cups at bar. Instd to remove from premises and use proper food grade serving ware.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Interior of upright freezer in basement with excessive ice accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Unable to locate backflow device on ice machines. Instd to be able to locate or install same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Cracked floor tiles near rear basement stairs. Instd to repair tiles so as surface to be smooth even and easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Rear stairwell leading to basement not clean, excessive debris build up (stairs, rails, walls). Instd to clean all and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 3/6/19 REPORT 2268943 NOT CORRECTED: 58- 2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified managers. - PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dirt build up on table can opener in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease build up on lower interior of the fryer in the kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood ceiling in rear upper storage area. Must seal or paint to make non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed hole in wall leading downstairs, and along base of wall in hallway in basement. Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed excessive grease build up on walls behind the cooking line in kitchen. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use proper food grade containers. Cutting boards in prep areas worn beyond repair, heavy black stains and deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace and maintain cutting boards. Exterior of grease trap with rusty surfaces. Instd to remove rust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior bottom of 2-door freezer and underneath flat top grill not clean, excessive debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment bar sink in basement slow draining. Instd to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the two coolers in the wait station has rusty cooler storage racks, instructed to remove the rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the walls by both garbage cans not clean,instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed plastic serving baskets used as a scoop for lettuce and stored in the food. Management instructed to use a proper scoop with a handle to prevent contamination by hands.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the 2 door freezer next to the walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several broken floor tiles underneath the grill. Management instructed to replace all broken floor tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed handwashing sink behind the basement bar to be slow draining. Must repair the sink so that it drains properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags. Observed raw wood surfaces behind both bars. Management instructed to paint or seal all wood behind the bars.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several broken floor tiles underneath the grill. Management instructed to replace all broken floor tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: No ventilation fan is provided in the basement men's washroom. Must install a ventilation fan in the washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gaskets at the 3 door cooler in the cooking area, instructed to replace torn gasket.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior of the cooking equipment 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 walls around and behind the cooking area not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing lower outer panel of ice machine. Replace outer lower panel and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood at bar in basement and bar on 1st floor. Raw wood is prohibited and must be sealed so that is is non absorbant smooth and easily cleanable. Paint or seal all raw wood at basement bar and 1st floor bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed urinal in basement leaking at handle. Repair and maintain urinal.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining urinal. Unclog and maintain drain so that urinal drains properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove chip paint from wooden shelves near walk-in cooler in rear must use a non toxic paint

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of chest cooler in rear kitchen area has old food debris inside unit,clean all cooking equipment of grease,deepfryers and filters above stove and clean exterior of light shield covers in the rear kitchen area of dust above prep tables

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors behind all cooking equipment of grease and along wall base

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls in the rear kitchen area of grease and food debris near prep tables,and cooking equipment also wall near prep table has paint peeling and near 2 door reach-in cooler in kitchen area must use a non toxic paint

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

Inspector’s note: Remove some clutter from basement area to prevent rodent harborage

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Mens customers washroom located in basement banquet area has no hot running water knob broken off unable to turn water on at this time citation issued7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove chip paint from wooden shelves near walk-in cooler in rear must use a non toxic paint

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior of chest cooler in rear kitchen area has old food debris inside unit,clean all cooking equipment of grease,deepfryers and filters above stove and clean exterior of light shield covers in the rear kitchen area of dust above prep tables

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors behind all cooking equipment of grease and along wall base

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls in the rear kitchen area of grease and food debris near prep tables,and cooking equipment also wall near prep table has paint peeling and near 2 door reach-in cooler in kitchen area must use a non toxic paint

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair slow drain at exposed handsink in rear kitchen area

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

Inspector’s note: Remove some clutter from basement area to prevent rodent harborage

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

Inspector’s note: Ice machine in front area has black mold inside. This is where the ice is being made. Serious violation 7-38-005a. Ice machine is tagged. Need to contact dept of health to have tag remove. Fax letter to 312-746-4240 attn. Ms.lopez note: can not use unit

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

Inspector’s note: A splashguard is needed at the exposed handsink next to the 3 comp sink,seal raw wooden surfaces at the bar using a non-toxic finish.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in the main kitchen behind heavy cooking equipment needs detail cleaning,in dry storage area, under the 3 compartment sink areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shields and end caps are missing on some of the lights over the kitchen prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: 1st floor mens toilet room mechanical ventilation not working.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Thermometer inside the walk-in-cooler is required.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean,organize basement storage areas,remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods not protected during storage in freezer. Fish, mussels, clams refrozen with excessive ice build-up on products and also with foul smell. Owner voluntarily denatured and disposed of same. Approx 50lbs. $100 value. Citation issued 7-38-005(a) serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of upright freezer, interior bottom of fryers not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in corners and along wallbase thru-out not clean, debris build-up. Clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls thru-out prep areas and behind exposed handsink not clean. Clean, repair same and maintain. Paint walls where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Bar 3-compartment sink slow draining. Repair same.

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.REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.PROVIDE LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.,SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE.SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON STORAGE SHELVES.REPLACE AIR CURTAINS.

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.ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN COOLERS,COOLERS,

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED & IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

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.CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM,CEILING IN DINING ROOM& BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.MOLDED WALL IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES,CAULK WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALLBASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CAULK WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.

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.OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK NOR 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT BAR .

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.COOKED FOODS,PREPACKAGED BAKED GOODS.

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.

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.REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.PROVIDE LID ON ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.,SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA.REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE.SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON STORAGE SHELVES.REPLACE AIR CURTAINS.

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 COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES,SHELVING UNITS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN COOLERS,COOLERS,

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 THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED & IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

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.CLEAN & PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM,CEILING IN DINING ROOM& BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR.MOLDED WALL IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES,CAULK WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,LOOSE WALLBASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CAULK WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.

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.

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.REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM BAR SINK TO OPEN SITE DRAIN.

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.