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

Inspector’s note: Reusing cheese and sour cream tubs as a multi-use containers in food storage. Instructed to use proper containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap with rust build up. Instructed manager to repaint grease trap.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on site at the time of inspection.instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 of 4 employees on duty at the time of inspection not wearing hair restraints. Instructed all food employees must wear hair restraints in the food prep area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leak coming from faucet of 3-compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed hole in side of dumpster located in alley. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused hot-hold unit in rear storage area. Instructed to remove from premises.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed lights in the walk-in cooler and storage do not work. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints in the kitchen. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers and in-use cooking equipment/utensils (pots, pans,etc.) too large for 3-compartment warewashing sink. Informed person in charge sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils. If said equipment or utensils are too large for warewashing sink, a warewashing machine or alternative equipment must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the one door reach in cooler located in the rear dry storage area in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer inside cooler used to store takeout orders near host stand and inside prep cooler on south side of rear prep kitchen. Instructed to install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed both cutting boards in rear prep kitchen covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in either the unisex customer toilet room on the first floor or the unisex employee toilet room on the second floor. Instructed to install and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floor in rear storage area where walk-in cooler is located. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter and unnecessary articles in rear storage area where walk-in cooler is located. Must remove clutter and unnecessary articles to prevent rodent harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on wall behind 3-compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide adequate lighting in rear storage area where walk-in cooler is located.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping clothes in sanitizer bucket next to the three-compartment sink without sanitizer solution, instructed PIC that wiping clothes used for wiping counters and other equipment should be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentrated level.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ON THE 2nd FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILL, LITTER AND DEBRIS.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE STOCK ON THE 2nd FLOOR 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood and filter above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need detail cleaning in the following areas to spills,debris and/or grease: prep area, storage area and inside the walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls need cleaning underneath and around the 3 compartment sink to remove debris. Also clean the hood above the cooking equipment to remove dust.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted the faucet at the 3 compartment sink has a leak. Must repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the tongs used to dipense tortilla chips lying in the food with the handle facing down. Instructed to store utensils either in the food with the handle facing up at all times or in a separate container in between use.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the reach-in refrigerator in the rear outside of the walk-in cooler to remove food debris buildup and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris buildup on the floors under the food storage rack outside of the walk-in cooler and in the corners/along the trim of the above mentioned room which is located on the north side of facility behind general seating area in the back.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Inspection summary report from july 18,2016, report#1946721 not posted and visible to all customers. Inspection summary report must be posted in plain view for all customers.new inspection summary report given and posted serious violation:742-010(b)

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

Inspector’s note: Exposed waste water pipe by the three compartment sink at south wall,instructed to encase said pipe. Soap dispenser by the exposed hand sink not maintained partially clogged,instructed to unclog unit/replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage. We observed covered aluminum containers with raw marinated steaks inside,however food liquid/juices from raw steaks on top the containers. Also observed condensation leaking from vent condenser unit onto whole avocados which was stored on shelves below the condenser unit,inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to properly store food and remove food from under the condenser unit and repair cause.produce removed and relocated to another shelf serious violation:7-38-005(a)

Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used

Inspector’s note: FOUND UNKNOWN BOTTLE WITH ORANGE LIQUID INSIDE, ALSO CHEMICAL SANITIZER IMPPROPER USED FOR SANITIZING; CHEMICAL SANITIZER STRENGHT ABOVE 200ppm AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN BUCKET WITH NO SANITIZER. UNKNOWN CHEMICAL REMOVED AND SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RE-CORRECTED TO THE PROPER STRENGHT 100ppm BY THE MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

Inspector’s note: Exposed waste water pipe by the three compartment sink at south wall,instructed to encase said pipe. Soap dispenser by the exposed hand sink not maintained partially clogged,instructed to unclog unit/replace.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty linens stored on top the pipes by the three compartment sink instructed to remove and provide a bucket with sanitizer solution and keep linen in it and keep by prep station store dirty linens away from food area

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

Inspector’s note: Food ice not protected observed black substance on ice cubes,instructed to remove ice,wash,rinse and sanitize unit.unit tagged"held for inspection" do not use. Serious violation:7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Small flies on premises,front side door by the roll-up doors in dining room threshold broken,instructed door must be rodent/insect proof.also window fan at rear storage by the walk-in cooler not protected. Screening material shall not be less than 16 mesh to the inch. Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Waste oil container with grease on top the lid and on edge of the container,a cooler unit is stored by the grease container with grease and debris.instructed to remove unit.area must be clean to minimize rodent and insect activities.debris and items on ground behind the grease unit,need to clean and maintain serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Three compartment sink not large enough to emerge the biggest pot/utensils.instructed to replace sink with large compartments to emerge the largest pots/utensils.or remove all large pots/utensils.rust shelves inside the pepsi cooler need to be replaced.

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

Inspector’s note: Grease on filters under the hood,instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Spider webs under the front counter by the window instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside gang way not maintained. Rat droppings (approx.20 droppings),at east-south area by the side door. At north-west area waste oil dripping from duct unit on cement forming puddles of oil.instructed to remove droppings,remove waste oil from ground.service duct unit,must clean and seal. Serious violation:7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Cooked and raw food must be stored in food grade plastic bags or food container with lid, no grocery plastic bag must be used to store food

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

Inspector’s note: Drain hose from walk-in cooler draining from outside walls onto side walk / gang way forming puddles of water on ground.instructed to re-route drain hose such drains onto bucket with lid,which must be empty out every day.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall above the walk-in cooler / food storage area is covered only with insulation and raw wood,porous material,unable to clean.instructed to provide a dry wall. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed drain hoses from walk-in cooler draining from outside walls onto side walk forming puddles of water,instructed to re-route drain hose such drains onto a bucket with lid,which must be empty out every day

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

Inspector’s note: Wall above the walk-in cooler / food storage area is covered only with insulation and raw wood,porous material,unable to clean.instructed to provide a dry wall. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previuos minor violations not corrected from 9-10-15,report# 1454163. #32-cutting boards in need of replacing. Worn, discolored and deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times #33-clean all cooking equipment to remove all grease build up. Clean hot holding cabinet in rear storage area, clean all shelves in rear storage area. Must detail clean and maintain at all times. #34-floors through out in need of detail cleaning under and around all equipment. Must clean in front prep area and rear storage area. Clean and maintain at all times. #35-walls and ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters and build up. Must detail clean and maintain #38-hood ventilation system in need of cleaning to remove all grease and dust. Must clean and maintain at all times today 6-7-16 we (manager and myself) observed the same violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: No handles provided at rolled up lid for the hot holding unit(middle lid).instructed to provided. Rubber gasket broken inside the reach-in cooler by the steam table(east side).observed foam cups inside the various kind of salsa.instructed to provide utensils with handle to minimize source contaminations broken metal base inside the reach-in cooler by te deep fryer,pieces are missing and food particles tucked under the said broken metal sheet.need to replace interior base at said cooler. Mop sink unsteady and not properly connected to a floor drain,not able to remove stopper.instructed to connect mop sink to a floor drain(under the city plumbing code).replace stoppers. Observed drain hoses from walk-in cooler draining from outside walls onto side walk forming puddles of water,instructed to re-route drain hose such drains onto floor drain inside the premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Wall above the walk-in cooler / food storage area is covered only with insulation and raw wood,porous material,unable to clean.instructed to provide a dry wall. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing. Worn, discolored and deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all cooking equipment to remove all grease build up. Clean hot holding cabinet in rear storage area, clean all shelves in rear storage area. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of detail cleaning under and around all equipment. Must clean in front prep area and rear storage area. 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 ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters and build up. Must detail clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation system in need of cleaning to remove all grease and dust. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must have food handler certificate on site. Instructed manager to obtain.

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

Inspector’s note: Outside garbage and grease area not maintained at this time. Garbage on ground and grease container encrusted with grease at the top. Instructed to clean area and container. Must maintain at all times. Serious violation 7-38-020

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from september 3, 2014 report #1496259 inspector #386 #33 clean interior and exterior of all coolers, sinks, ice dispenser and nozzles on pop machine. Must detail clean to remove large amounts of food build up and mold like substance. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing. Worn, discolored and deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all cooking equipment to remove all grease build up. Clean hot holding cabinet in rear storage area, clean all shelves in rear storage area. Must detail clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of detail cleaning under and around all equipment. Must clean in front prep area and rear storage area. 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 ceiling in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters and build up. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation system in need of cleaning to remove all grease and dust. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers must have food handler certificate on site. Instructed manager to obtain.

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

Inspector’s note: Invert carryout trays in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all coolers, sinks, ice dispenser and nozzles on pop machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Seal loose baseboards in prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide thermometrs in all coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all items from utility sink. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding. Elevate all stock and food equipment off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of pop machine, cooking equipment, prep tables, sinks, coolers and freezers.

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 and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under exposed sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of pop machine, cooking equipment, prep tables, sinks, coolers and freezers.

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 and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking drainpipe under exposed sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent pest harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Exhaust hood, fliters, cutting boards, cooking equipment and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor drain cover not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace damaged grate.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation not provided inside second floor toilet room. Instructed to install working exhaust fan or repair. Instructed to install spray at three compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize largest piece of equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Supplies stored on floor on second floor storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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 PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.

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. DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN,MAINTAIN HOOD/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FOUND NO GREASE TRAP BOX CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMP SINK.

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. THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE THE SALSA COOLER.

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. REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE THE MOP SINK AND MAKE ACCESIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE CUTTING STAINED AND PITTED

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE SIDE STORAGE AREA

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. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, MUST PROVIDE AND SEAL BOTTOM FRONT DOOR BY GARAGE AREA

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST HAVE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO COMPLETELY EMERGE YOUR LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT

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. NO MOP SINK ON SITE, MUST PROVIDE