Coyotes Restaurant, Inc.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the walk-in cooler in the basement. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed forking on the drying rack in the dishwashing area near the prep area and found food baskets on the shelf above the prep table not inverted. Instructed to invert and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leaking pipe under the handwashing sink in the front prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a couple of large food containers with dry products (chili) without proper common food name markings. Must label bulk and working food containers with the content's common name. Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two cutting boards in the front prep area discolored and with deep cuts. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceiling tiles in fron of walk in cooler and a several stained ceiling tiles in dining area, above 3 compartment sink in washing area and above small 3 compartment sink by the ice cream freezer. Observed missing and damaged floor tiles by the ice cream freezer. Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles and damaged or missing floor tiles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing light bulbs protective shielding in the employee bathroom in basement. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-201.11: Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength FOUND GASKET ON COOLER IN FRONT OF GRIDDLE TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): found inside of fryer filled with grease. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: found basement food prep area floor not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: found walk-in cooler floor not smooth and easily cleanable instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: found food prep area filled with an accumulation of grease and food debris under cooking equipment. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Found approx 3 house flies and 7 small flies located directly next to the ice machine. Instructed manager to minimize all fly activity. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 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: Found gasket on cooler in front of griddle torn. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found inside of fryer filled with grease. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found food prep area filled with an accumulation of grease and food debris under cooking equipment. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found basement food prep area floor not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found walk in cooler floor not smooth and easily cleanable instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Found gasket on cooler in front of griddle torn. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found basement food prep area floor not smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed to provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive accumulated food and grease debris in between and underneath cooking equipment (flat top grill and fryers). Instructed to clean and sanitize.

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 or provide.

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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors uneven and not smooth and easily cleanable in various areas of the 1st floor food prep areas. Instructed to repair and make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. 6-201.13 observed coving that is deattached in the women's toilet room. Instructed to make tight fitting. 6-501.12 observed floors throughout the basement and by the 3 compartment sink located on the 1st floor with accumulated dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: 3-501.12 observed improper thawing, observed frozen meat being thawed at room temperature in the basement food prep area. Said tcs food was frozen at the time of the inspection. Instructed to always properly thaw all tcs foods under cold running water (not exceeding 70f) at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.112 observed dead rodents on rodent traps in the very far rear of the basement/dry storage area. Instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed tortilla chips in chip container being stacked on top of one another. Instructed to not stack chip containers on top of chips or place a sheet of parchment paper in between chip containers to prevent any possible contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed excessive accumulated food and grease debris in between and underneath cooking equipment (flat top grill and fryers). Instructed to clean and sanitize.

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 or provide.

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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors uneven and not smooth and easily cleanable in various areas of the 1st floor food prep areas. Instructed to repair and make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 observed coving that is deattached in the women's toilet room. Instructed to make tight fitting.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout the basement and by the 3 compartment sink located on the 1st floor with accumulated dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean and sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a few bulk storage container in the basement no labeled. Instructed manager to label bulk dry storage containers with the name of the product.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the prep tables in the basement and shelving inside the walk in cooler to remove spills.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the hand sink in the kitchen. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a garbage can w/lid in the women washroom as required.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a few damaged ceiling tiles in the prep areas. Must replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out premises along the wall base and in corners to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed front doors in poor repair (1/4 gaps). Must provide and maintain weather strips at the bottom of the front (2) doors to prevent pest entry points.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean and defrost the rear upright freezer to remove ice build up and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the trash receptacle in the washroom missing it's cover, instructed to provide and maintain cover.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the ice cream prep area. Must replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the wall and ceiling in the basement prep area to remove food splatter.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out premises to remove spills, debris and/or grease. Also floors need repair in spots, must be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front icecream freezer with excessive ice, instructed to defrost and clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the trash receptacle without a cover, instructed to provide cover.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles front icecream station, and front over reach in cooler, instructed to replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile in front the icecream 3 comp. Sink, istructed to repair, also the floor in the basement prep area. Not sealed, instructed to seal.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths laying on prep table. Instructed to keep in a sanitizer solution at proper concentration.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling in basement over a wash sink counter in poor repair. Must repair removing rust and peeling paint.

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

Inspector’s note: Found thick ice build up in the interior of all of the reach in freezers in the 1st fl and basement area. Instructed to remove excess ice build up. Maintain same. -cutting boards in the food preparation area has deep, dark grooves and stains on them. Instructed to either sand or replace the cutting boards. Maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface. -must remove the rust from the storage racks inside the reach in coolers on the 1st fl and inside the walk in cooler in the basement. Maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep fryers has thick grease, food and dirt inside of it. The interior of the coolers has food and dirt in it. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

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

Inspector’s note: There is water, dirt, grease and decaying food behind the stainless steel reach in cooler and cooling/cooking equipment in the main food preparation area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls around the 3-compartment sink, cooking/cooling equipment has food, dirt and dust on them. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers on shift were not able to provide proof that the met the illinois department of public health's food handlers requirements. Instructed to provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the shelves of the 2 door prep cooler located next to the cooking equipment. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on the floors located in the basement under the utility sink. Observed accumulated grease and dirt debris on the floors located between the wall and prep table/cooking equipment in the food prep area. Instructed to clean all and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard in the front icecream 2 door cooler, instructed to remove.also observed rusty cooler storage racks in front prep line cooler, instructed to remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the front prep area stove,drip tray,interior of microwave, and fryer door not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean and sanitize the front slicer, and coffee machine above the coffee basket.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grafati on the restroom interior door and ceiling, instructed to remove/repaint. Also clean mens room dusty ceiling fan.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of nozzles on beverage machines.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles in prep areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Increase hot water pressure at sinks in washrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide separate area for cleaning supplies. Elevate stock off floor in walk-in cooler.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler certificates not available. Instructed manager to provide copies of food handler certificates or show documentation that each food handler working has received food handler training or been employed less than 30 days.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside waste grease area not clean and maintained. Observed excessive grease spilled on top of outside grease container. Instructed manager to clean outside waste grease container. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Invert all carry out containers to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of fryer cabinet, grill, gaskets on prep coolers, fan guards on reach-in coolers, slicers, beverage machines, shake mixer.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged floor tiles in ice cream prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing coving along walls under 3-compartment sink in ice cream prep area. Clean all vent covers in washrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shield in walk-in cooler.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers inside all coolers and metal stem thermometers for internal temperatures.

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

Inspector’s note: Store mop heads upright to prevent insect breeding. Organize basement walk-in cooler. Elevate all stock off floor.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove styrofoam cup and provide long handle utensil for dispensing lemonade.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Food handler certificates not available. Instructed manager to provide copies of food handler certificates or show documentation that each food handler working has received food handler training or been employed less than 30 days.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label large bulk food containers stored in basement dry storage shelvings.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.

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

Inspector’s note: The following require a detail cleaning interior/exteriors of coolers,hood/filters above cooking equipments,stove/oven,cutting boards,interior cabinet of handsink in basement employee toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout in basement and inside the employee toilet room requires a detail cleaning. Elevate articles stored near basement office 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights in basement over dry storage shelvings have no shields. Provide shields and end caps or shatter-proof lights.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Basement employee toilet room must be self closing.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the exposed handsink behind front ice cream service.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and organize basement rear storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label large bulk food containers stored in basement dry storage shelvings.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish.

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

Inspector’s note: The following require a detail cleaning interior/exteriors of coolers,hood/filters above cooking equipments,stove/oven,cutting boards,interior cabinet of handsink in basement employee toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout in basement and inside the employee toilet room requires a detail cleaning. Elevate articles stored near basement office 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights in basement over dry storage shelvings have no shields. Provide shields and end caps or shatter-proof lights.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Basement employee toilet room must be self closing.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the exposed handsink behind front ice cream service.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and organize basement rear storage areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty storage shelves in basement walk-in cooler need to clean and remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize juicer, clean interior of fryer doors, microwave. Clean table shelf under steamer, and oven drip tray.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove standing water in basement on floor in walk-in cooler and under utility sink.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Basement drain cover missing need to replace. Also repair/replace basement sprayer (leaking)

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

Inspector’s note: Basement cluttered with cardboard need to bail together and remove.

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

Inspector’s note: The interior of the stove burners is full of food buildup, clean out the stove.

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

Inspector’s note: The floor around the exposed handsink is wet and dirty, clean and dry the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: The knives and knife holder are dirty; wash, rinse, sanitize and maintain the knives and holder in sanitary condition.

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

Inspector’s note: The reach in lowboy cooler next to the grill has a missing side panel and it is wet and dirty. Wash, rinse and sanitize the cooler and repair.

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

Inspector’s note: The light shield above the exposed hand sink is dirty, clean out dead insects.

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

Inspector’s note: The cook is wearing street clothes, a bib apron was found for him to wear.

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. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.

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

Inspector’s note: The grease trap under the 3 compartment sink needs to be rodded out it has a foul order comming out.

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. FRONT OUTSIDE DOOR HAS A 1 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH IT-MUST REPAIR THIS DOOE MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING AT BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.-NO CITATION ISSUED

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. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES & RACKS THROUGHOUT & THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. REPLACE ALL PLEXY GLASS SEPARATING DINING ROOM FROM PREP AREA. ADD AN ADDITIONAL PIECE OF PLEXY GLASS TO PROTECT PREP TABLE AREA WHERE CONTAINERS OF UNCOVERED CHIPS WILL BE STORED. REPAIR WALL(S) INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT SEAMS. PAINT FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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. CLEAN AND COVER OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. CLEAN UPPER SECTIONS OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINET FOR WASHBOWL IN WOMAN"S WASHROOM, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ANY OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

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. SEAL HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN CORNERS. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVINGS THROUGHOUT. FINISH PAINTING CEILING IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS. SHIELD OR REPLACE LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH A SHATTER-RESISTANT BULB.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. SINGLE FLOOR BURNER IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH HOOD THAT DOES NOT APPEAR TO WOEK MUST BE REMOVED.