El Buen Valle Restaurant

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 2-402.11// noted food handlers without proper hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14// noted orange and white whiping cloths throughout kitchen/ prep area and front register. Instructed to hold wiping cloths in the proper sanitizing buckets with proper sanitizing solution in between use

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12// noted cutting boards in kitchen with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.115// observed enclosed area to dumpster not clean. Noted tools, scrap wood, debris and equipment scattered in area. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and clean the grounds underneath and behind dumpster.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114// observed broken/unused equipment in facility. Instructed to remove ice machine and broken chest cooler.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) priority foundation violation for previous core violations corrected - ice build-up removed, cardboard removed. However, violations 57 and 58 are not corrected. Observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected within specified time frame on the inspection report#2625199 dated 10/10/2025: (57) observed no food handler training certificates on site. Instructed to provide for current employees. (58) observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on-site at all times. Priority violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Noted food handlers without proper hair restraints. Instructed to provide and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted orange and white whiping cloths throughout kitchen/ prep area and front register. Instructed to hold wiping cloths in the proper sanitizing buckets with proper sanitizing solution in between use

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

Inspector’s note: Noted cutting boards in kitchen with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed enclosed area to dumpster not clean. Noted tools, scrap wood, debris and equipment scattered in area. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and clean the grounds underneath and behind dumpster.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken/unused equipment in facility. Instructed to remove ice machine and broken chest cooler.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Noted continued non-compliance from report #2613914 conducted on 3/17/2025. Previous core violations not corrected:(49) noted heavy ice buildup inside the chest freezers in the storage area. Instructed management to defrost, remove ice, clean, and maintain. (55) observed cardboard being used as floor mats in the rear prep area and walk-in cooler. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface (57) observed no food handler training certificates on site. Instructed to provide for current employees. (58) observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on-site at all times. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Must correct core violations by the date on the report.…

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

Inspector’s note: Noted milk crates being used as shelving and for storage throughout the kitchen. Must remove from premises and provide shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build up inside the chest freezers in the storage area. Instructed management to defrost, remove ice, clean, and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats in the rear prep area and walk-in cooler. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on floor under around and behind all cooking equiment and refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation in the women employee washroom. Must repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation filters with a build up of dust. Instructed to clean and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 20-30 rodent droppings behind the cooking equipments in the prep area. Instructed to remove droppings, receive additional pest control service, and maintain premises free of pest activity. 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: Noted milk crates being used as shelving and for storage throughout the kitchen. Must remove from premises and provide shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build up inside the chest freezers in the storage area. Instructed management to defrost, remove ice, clean, and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device. Instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on floor under around and behind all cooking equiment and refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats in the rear prep area and walk-in cooler. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation in the women employee washroom. Must repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation filters with a build up of dust. Instructed 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 cooler. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Management instructed to store the ice scoop in a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained cutting boards in the food prep area. Management instructed to replace or resurface the cutting boards

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

Inspector’s note: Noted milk crates being used as shelving and for storage throughout the kitchen. Must remove from premises and provide shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy grease and food debris build up on all cooking and kitchen equipment in the prep area, as well as on the three compartment sink. Instructed management to detail clean all equipment and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats in the rear prep area. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

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

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

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Management instructed to store the ice scoop in a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained cutting boards in the food prep area. Management instructed to replace or resurface the cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted milk crates being used as shelving and for storage throughout the kitchen. Must remove from premises and provide shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the deep fryer oil filtering unit with a build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet in the 3 compartment not extending to all 3 sinks. Instructed manager to provide faucet that will be able to extend to all 3 sinks. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. Citation issued

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy grease and food debris build up on all cooking and kitchen equipment in the prep area, as well as on the three compartment sink. Instructed management to detail clean all equipment and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats in the rear prep area. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy grease and food debris build up on all cooking and kitchen equipment in the prep area, as well as on the three compartment sink. Instructed management to detail clean all equipment and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted grease and dirt build up on the walls and floors throughout the front and rear kitchen areas. Instructed management to remove all dirt and debris and detail clean/sanitize said areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found the wall base strip peeling off the west wall in the kitchen area. Instructed management to reattach wall base and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed management to repair and seal all open seems, cracks, and holes in the walls throughout the kitchen so that they are smooth and cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 5 live cockroaches in the rear food prep area around the 3 compartment sink and near the bottom of a storage table. Instructed management to remove all roaches and activity, clean/sanitize affected areas, and to contact pest control for additional service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2 inch gap at the top of the front door. Instructed management to pest proof said door and make tight-fitting.

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

Inspector’s note: Found cardboard and aluminum foil used as liner inside coolers and on storage tables in the rear prep and storage areas. Instructed to remove the foil/cardboard so surface is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted milk crates being used as shelving and for storage throughout the kitchen. Must remove from premises and provide shelving that is free of unnecessary crevices and designed/constructed to be easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy ice build up inside four of the chest freezers in the rear storage area. Instructed management to defrost, remove ice, clean, and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as floor mats in the rear prep area. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted a hole in the wall behind the toilet in the mens restroom. Instructed management to repair hole and wall base tiles, and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables and hand washing sink. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink. Must repair and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on floor under around and behind all cooking equiment and refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in food preparation area and rear cfood storage area. Must provide a designated employees storage area for pesronal belongings.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report# 2321035 on 11/5/19. Observed the certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Must show proof of training for all certified food managers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed heavily stained cutting boards in the food prep area. Management instructed to replace or resurface the cutting boards.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the inside and outside of the prep coolers, oven, prep tables, and grill.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 repair the leaks underneath of the 3 compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor and the walls of the food prep areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 repair the drywall ceiling in the basement. Repair the broken and missing floor tiles in the food prep areas in front of the 3 compartment sink and behind the service counter.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease on the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 must provide a working ventilation fan in the men's washroom.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285543 ON 4/22/19 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 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed 3 live cockroaches on the wall of the food prep area and inside and outside of the oven. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate all pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). No citation issued.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed the ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Management instructed to store the ice scoop in a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12 observed heavily stained cutting boards in the food prep area. Management instructed to replace or resurface the cutting boards.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 clean the inside and outside of the prep coolers, oven, prep tables, and grill.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 repair the leaks underneath of the 3 compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 clean the floor and the walls of the food prep areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 repair the drywall ceiling in the rear storage areas and basement. Repair the broken and missing floor tiles in the food prep areas in front of the 3 compartment sink and behind the service counter.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 clean the grease on the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-304.11 must provide a working ventilation fan in the men's washroom.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285543 ON 4/22/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): Characteristics- Materials for Construction and Repair OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. 53 - 5-501.17: Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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).…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live cockroaches on the wall of the food prep area and inside and outside of the oven. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate all pest activity. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Management instructed to store the ice scoop in a clean container.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed heavily stained cutting boards in the food prep area. Management instructed to replace or resurface the cutting boards.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the inside and outside of the prep coolers, oven, prep tables, and grill.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Repair the leaks underneath of the 3 compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor and the walls of the food prep areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Repair the drywall ceiling in the rear storage areas and basement. Repair the broken and missing floor tiles in the food prep areas in front of the 3 compartment sink and behind the service counter.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide a working ventilation fan in the men's washroom.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2285543 ON 4/22/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): Characteristics- Materials for Construction and Repair OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. 53 - 5-501.17: Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 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 THE…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the 2 door prep cooler with an air temperature of 53.9f. The cooler was used to store tcs foods such as salsa and milk. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 41f. Priority 7-38-005. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cooked rice and frozen meats stored in plastic grocery bags in the cooler and freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the interior of the microwave.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in the women's washroom. Management instructed to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must scrape and repaint the chipped paint on the walls of the storage room.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on duty while potentially hazardous foods such as pork tacos and raw meat were being served and prepared. Instructed to provide and maintain a city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on site with valid certificate while potentially hazardous food items are being served. Serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves inside refrigerator in kitchen area. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris encrusted in worn baseboard under the grill in kitchen area. Instructed to remove, clean, sanitize and maintain. Observed standing water on floor in basement by stairs. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large hole and damaged ceiling in rear storage room. Instructed to repair/seal and maintain. Observed food spills on wall next to grill. Instructed to clean/sanitize and maintain. Observed black mold on caulking at 3-compartment sink in kitchen area. Instructed remove, re-caulking and maintain. Observed damaged wall and ceiling with large holes in in basement. Instructed to repair/replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated clutters such as automobile tires, unused cooking equipment, and construction/cleaning tools on floor in rear storage room. Instructed to remove unnecessary items, better organize and elevate all items 6-inch off the floor to prevent pest breeding. Observed clutter/unnecessary items on floor in basement. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE BAGS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,CHEST FREEZERS,REACH IN & PREP COOLERS,MICROWAVE,DISH RACKS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND HOLES IN CEILINGS AND WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREAS,HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILETROOMS,BASEMENT,MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND ICE MACHINE

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA,STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED MOPSINK BASIN.MUST REMOVE WATER LINE FROM MOPSINK THAT IS CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE UNUSED GRILLS,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS AND TOOLS IN FURNANCE ROOM AND REAR YARD

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requiremnts not met for new employee.must enroll and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected during storage.observed excessive black substance on interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice .must remove ice ,clean and sanitize ice machine.(serious 7-38-005a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more rodent droppings on floor in basement behind hot water tank,shelving units.also rodent poison scattered on floor in same area.also appx. "3/4" gap along top and sides of front door ,not closing tight.must remove droppings and poison,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof door to be tight fitting.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/23/17.(serious 7-38-020)

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers to view from previous inspection.a new summary report given to display at this time.(serious 7-42-010b)

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on dish storage shelf.must provide food grade bags and eliminate grocery bags for food storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged food storage containers,damaged lids on chest freezers,worn cutting board.must remove foil from shelving unit,rust from 2- door reach in cooler shelving units & walk in cooler shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debri from fryer cabinet,grill table,prep tables,chest freezers,reach in & prep coolers,microwave,dish racks.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout premises including basement.must repair or replace damaged and missing floor tiles in prep areas,rear storage area,dining area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from walls throughout prep area,filters and hood.must clean dust build up from ceiling vents and light shields where needed.must clean mold build up on caulk above 3- comp sink.must repair or replace damaged and holes in ceilings in rear storage areas,hallway leading to toiletrooms,missing outlet cover behind ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing end caps on light shields in prep and dry food stoarge area,burntout lights in prep area,storage area and basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a back flow device on ice machine .must repair or replace cracked mopsink basin.must remove water line from mopsink that is connected to ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove and organize unused grills,prep tables,prep coolers and tools in rear storage area,furnance room and rear yard.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping clothes in a sanitizing solution

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requiremnts not met for new employee.must enroll and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violation not corrected from repoet 1631355, date 2/20/2016. Correct by date 4/22/2016. Observed no food handler certificates, instructed to provide has copy of idph's food handler given on 1/22/2016. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the two box freezer tops beoken, instructed to repair/replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean unused cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on basement floor, also wet rugs, instructed to remove rugs, and standing water.observed floor in poor repair in front of mens room , instructed to replace floor/ broken tiles. Need to replace broken tiles in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling in hallway leading to restrooms, instructed to repair. Also in mens restroom ceiling has holes,repair holes.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed three propane tanks in the rear storage area, instructed to remove from building. Also organize rear storage and basement, remove items not being used.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in basement in poor repair, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed walls and ceiling in poor repair(black spots) on ceiling and walls, instructed to remove and replace.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates, instructed to provide. Has copy of idph's food handlers given on 1/22/2016.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 50 mice droppings in rear storage area and behind the freezers in same area, instructed to clean and sanitize all areas, have pest control return switched service to alpha omega no log book on premises at this time, instructed to provide.also rear door not rodent proofed strip broken, instructed to replace. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in grocery bags, instructed to provide food storage container, or food grade baggies.al.so replace broken freezer lids(two lids). Also remove rust from rear storage shelf.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the fryer doos interior not clean, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floor in basement in poor repair,instructed to repair and remove standing water (clear) from rear basement floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed walls and ceiling in poor repair(black spots) on ceiling and walls,instructed to remove and replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed gas can and propane tank(small) in rear storage, instructed to remove from building. Also mush clutter in basement, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates, instructed to provide. Given copy of idph's food handler info. At this time.

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

Inspector’s note: Found reach in freezer with door in poor repair.(must repair or replace)

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at rear kitchen areas and basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Found clutter at rear of premises.(old deep fryers etc.)

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

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of rodents at premises. Observed about 50 mice droppings behind front counter by coffee machine and behind reach in cooler at rear kitchen areas. Serious violation citation issued. (7-38-020)

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

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour, beans, etc.)

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

Inspector’s note: Found reach in freezer with door in poor repair.(must repair or replace)

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

Inspector’s note: Found floors not clean at rear kitchen areas and basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Found clutter at rear of premises.(old deep fryers etc.)

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOODS FROM CARRYOUT BAGS & PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & FREEZERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE KNIVES PROPERLY & NOT IN BETWEEN TABLES

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,1- DOOR PREP COOLER,CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR COOER & WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,PREP TABLES,SOME COOLERS,OVEN,DISH RACKS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WET AREA RUG FROM BASEMENT FLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE MOLDED DRY WALL IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE UPPER WALLTRIM IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALLBASES LEADING TO TOILET ROOM,FRONT ENTRY DOOR GAP ALONG TOP OF DOOR,CEILING IN REAR WATER STAINED.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BEHIND FREEZERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE PROPERLY

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER & REFRIGERATOR

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR ELIMINATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove foods from carryout bags & provide food storage containers.must label & date all cooked foods in coolers & freezers.must label bulk food storage containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must store knives properly & not in between tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace torn booth seats,worn door gaskets on walk in cooler,1- door prep cooler,chest freezer lid in poor repair.must remove rust from shelving units in 2- door cooer & walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease & food debri from fryer,prep tables,some coolers,oven,dish racks.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in prep area & dining area.must clean floor in basement.must remove wet area rug from basement floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from walls in prep area.must remove molded dry wall in basement.must repair or replace loose upper walltrim in dry food storage area,loose wallbases leading to toilet room,front entry door gap along top of door,ceiling in rear water stained.must scrape & paint peeling paint on walls behind freezers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light in prep area.must provide end caps on light shields in dry food storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair self closing device on men's toilet room door to close properly.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide probe thermometer & refrigerator.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,organize or eliminate articles off of floor & away from walls throughout basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Basement areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage. All articles kept must be stored neatly,organized 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Basement areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage. All articles kept must be stored neatly,organized 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Found evidence of rodent activity approximately 30 mice droppings found in various cluttered areas of storage areas at rear.front door to this food establishment has 1 inch gap at bottom right corner.instructed to detail clean,sanitize all affected areas,rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry.also,pest control log book is incomplete missing a map locator to identify pest control services.serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Must seal all raw wooden surfaces throughout the kitchen food prep areas using a non-toxic finish.

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

Inspector’s note: The exterior surfaces of the kitchen cooking equipments,tops/bottoms of food prep tables,interior/exteriors of coolers,shelvings behind front service counters,at rear dry storage areas etc.

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

Inspector’s note: The hood and filters over cooking equipments require a detail cleaning to remove grease build-up.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean,organize rear dry storage rooms,basement areas and remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage. All articles kept must be stored neatly,organized 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.