Venenos, Inc

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on cold hold units in prep area to be loose and damaged. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cold hold units in main prep area with food residue in gaskets. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: plates and styrofoam cups completely submerged in food products and being used as dispensing utensils (consomme, ceviche, and dry storage items). Instd to remove out of product and provide proper dispensing utensils

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11: male food handlr without beard restraint for beard. Additional male food handler without hair restraint. Instd to wear restraints and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: oven door unable to open, has been sealed shut. Instd to have accessible for cleanability and maintainence

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

Inspector’s note: Plates and styrofoam cups completely submerged in food products and being used as dispensing utensils (consomme, ceviche, and dry storage items). Instd to remove out of product and provide proper dispensing utensils

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Male food handler without beard restraint for beard. Additional male food handler without hair restraint. Instd to wear restraints and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Oven door unable to open, has been sealed shut. Instd to have accessible for cleanability and maintainence

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

Inspector’s note: Missing chlorine chemical test strips for warewashing unit. Instd to provide chlorine chemical test strips and maintain on site. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation

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

Inspector’s note: Alumunim foil lining on storage shelves through out front service area. Instd manager to remove so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing floor drain covers through out drains in prep and warewashing areas. Instd to provide and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floor underneath entire cook line and along wallbase not clean, excessive dirt/debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Interior of ventilation hood system with excessive dirt/dust/debris. Instd to clean and maintain same

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed styrofoam cups used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle utensils for dispensing food items and liquids to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in dining area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles to prtoect from contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated debris on multi-use dish racks, interior and exterior sufaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, cutting boards, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on light shields, light fixtures, ceiling tiles, ceiling vents, electrical outlets, wiring in prep areas and ventilation fans in washrooms. Observed food debris on floor inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed styrofoam cups used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle utensils for dispensing food items and liquids to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in dining area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles to prtoect from contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated debris on multi-use dish racks, interior and exterior sufaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, cutting boards, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on light shields, light fixtures, ceiling tiles, ceiling vents, electrical outlets, wiring in prep areas and ventilation fans in washrooms. Observed food debris on floor inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2560949 on 7-19-23:39-observed food items stored on floor in front beverage area, rear storage, walk-in cooler and freezer areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor. 47-observed foil and cardboard used as liners on shelving units in beverage, prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanble.53-observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide. 55-observed missing grout on floor tiles in prep area and storage areas, damaged wall tiles in prep area, stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in dry storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in front beverage area, rear storage, walk-in cooler and freezer areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor. Observed missing lid on bulk container in dry storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensil handle laying inside oysters. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to prevent contamination.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil and cardboard used as liners on shelving units in beverage, prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanble.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, rolling carts, cutting boards, cooking equipment, shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Bserved leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles in prep and storage areas, missing floor drain cover in rear prep area, damaged wall tiles in prep area, stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on light shields, light fixtures, ceiling tiles, ceiling vents, electrical outlets, wiring in prep areas and ventilation fans in washrooms. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in dry storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in front beverage area, rear storage, walk-in cooler and freezer areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor. Observed missing lid on bulk container in dry storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensil handle laying inside oysters. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to prevent contamination.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil and cardboard used as liners on shelving units in beverage, prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanble.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, rolling carts, cutting boards, cooking equipment, shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles in prep and storage areas, missing floor drain cover in rear prep area, damaged wall tiles in prep area, stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on light shields, light fixtures, ceiling tiles, ceiling vents, electrical outlets, wiring in prep areas and ventilation fans in washrooms. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 52.7f. Prep cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in dry storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 rat droppings scattered on floor under shelving units and along walls and corners in dry storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in front beverage area, rear storage, walk-in cooler and freezer areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor. Observed missing lid on bulk container in dry storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensil handle laying inside oysters. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to prevent contamination.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil and cardboard used as liners on shelving units in beverage, prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth and easily cleanble.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of coolers, freezers, prep tables, rolling carts, cutting boards, cooking equipment, shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles in prep and storage areas, missing floor drain cover in rear prep area, damaged wall tiles in prep area, stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair/replace and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on light shields, light fixtures, ceiling tiles, ceiling vents, electrical outlets, wiring in prep areas and ventilation fans in washrooms. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled. Instd to label with common name

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles in rear storage area. Instd to replace and maintain same

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Vent above warewashing area not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed door gasket in poor repair on three-door prep cooler. Instructed to seal loose gaskets and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on ice machine. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall tiles and loose floor tiles in prep and dish washing area. Instructed to replace all missing wall tiles and grout floor tiles as needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed walk-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature 53.5f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain 41f or below. Walk-in cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priortiy citation issued 7-38-005

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

Inspector’s note: Observed two live roaches crawling on floor under dish machine. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-020(a)

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use pots and pans stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed to re-wash, rinse, sanitze and store in sanitary manner.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed door gasket in poor repair on prep cooler and walk-in cooler. Instructed to seal loose gaskets and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills inside coolers, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device on ice machine. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed hot water leaking at hand washing sink in employee washroom. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self-closing device on employee washroom door and men washroom door. Instructed manager to install self-closing device on washroom door and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches, food debris and grease buildup on floors in prep, dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall tiles and loose floor tiles in prep and dish washing area. Instructed to replace all missing wall tiles and grout floor tiles as needed.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no mechanical ventilation in employee washroom. Instructed to repair ventilation fan and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose light shield in dish washing area. Instructed to secure light shield and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep table storage shelf rusty, instructed to remove rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed workers trying to clean and sanitize discolered/pitted cutting board, not getting clean, instructed to replace. Also remove the foil on the storage shelves behind the front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards, #10 canopener and prep tables not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior fryer doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the walk-in cooler storage shelves not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor draing 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 water damaged ceiling tiles in front dining room, ladies restroom and rear storage over 2 door cooler, instructed to replace. Also replace all missing ceilint tiles in front entrance, rear storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation fan in the mens rest room falling from ceiling, instructed to reattach.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the sprayer at the dish machine 1 comp. Sink handle leaking water, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the rear prep table storage helf rusty, instructed to remove the rust.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the cutting boards, #10 can opener and prep table not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean interior of fryer doors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drains 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 water damaged ceiling tiles in front dining room,ladies restroom, and rear storage over 2 door cooler, instructed to replace. Also replace all missing ceiling tiles in front entrance, rear storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation fan in the mens restroom falling from ceiling, instructed to re-attach.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards needed where worn, discolored with deep cuts. Must replace and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: The following in need of cleaning: interior and exterior of all reach in coolers, all cooking equipmet, hood ventilation system, all contact surfaces...outside handles on coolers, and all prep tables. Must detail clean to remove all food spills, splatter and build up.

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 equipment, under storage shelves, behind ice machine. Must detail clean and remove all standing water.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized container not in the ice. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil on the rear prep/storage tables in kitchen, instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 door freezer rear not clean, instructed to clean also clean wok area and clean and sanitize cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean under and around the rear dish machine, instructed to clean also clean rear floor drains.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the men room walls and ceiling filled with garffiti, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed foil on rear prep/storage tables in kitchen, instructed to remove foil.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 door freezer rear not clean, instructed to clean. Also clean wok area. Clean and sanitize cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean under and around rear dish machine, instructed to clean also clean floor drains rear.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the mens room walls and ceiling filled with graffiti, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Hood,filters and cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. The interior of reach in and walk in cooler in need of cleaning. The reachin freezers thick with ice buildup. Must clean remove the ice and maintained at all times. Also clean the shelves in the food/dry goods store room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace the missing floor tiles throughout premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the light shields located underneath the hood they have grease buildup on them.

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

Inspector’s note: Dish machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Hood,filters and cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. The interior of reach in and walk in cooler in need of cleaning. The reachin freezers thick with ice buildup. Must clean remove the ice and maintained at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Found rust, black substance and lime buildup inside the unit above the ice and in the ice maker above. Instd manager to remove the ice and clean and sanitize ice machine. The unit tagged do not use until inspection. Citation issued 7-38-005(a) serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Dish machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Hood,filters and cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. The interior of reach in and walk in cooler in need of cleaning. The reachin freezers thick with ice buildup. Must clean remove the ice and maintained 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 cleaning to remove all build up of food and grease. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Found unused equipment in the rear by the door. Must repair,remove of replace so no insect or rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Condensor lines leaking in prep coolers. Repair same

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of microwave, can opener, interior bottom of freezers, exterior top and sides of dishmachine not clean. Clean same and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drains thru-out not clean, debris. Clean same

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine with black, slimy substance, directly above ice. Instd to detail clean and sanitize machine and dispose of ice. Unit tagged and held for inspection. Citation issued 7-38-005a serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Condensor lines leaking in prep coolers. Repair same

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of microwave, can opener, interior bottom of freezers, exterior top and sides of dishmachine not clean. Clean same and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor drains thru-out not clean, debris. Clean same.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in coolers in need of replacing. Must replace and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of reach in and walk in cooler in need of cleaning. Shelves with build up must be removed and maintained at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors under 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove all standing water. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls at fryer area in need of cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation needed in washrooms. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Sides of ventilation unit in need of cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed worn and discolored. Must replace and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Dish machine in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation hood over cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND LARGE CONTAINER OF GREASE OUTSIDE OPEN AND EXPOSED DUE TO GREASE CONTAINER FULL AND ABOUT TO OVERFLOW. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP IN GROUT LINES. REPLACE GROUT AND BROKEN TILES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED 3 GARBAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE OPEN AND EXPOSED WITH TRASH. MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN AND CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CIATION ISSUED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.

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. CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR. DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. PREP TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BACK ROOM MUST BE CLEAN AND FREE OF FOOD BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.