Gordo's Tiny Taco Bar

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 21, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.114 (a, b, c, d, e, f: 1 & 2) : observed hight temperature dish machine in use sanitizing multi-use utensils at 110.0f.must have dish machine at 180.0f for final rinse.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.(priority 7-38-025)

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label bulk food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 : observed evidence of an infestation of one live roaches crawling on floor from floor drain to leg of dish machine and several dead on floor under dish machine and cooking equipment.also,appx. 30 or more live small flies on walls,ceilings,boxes in prep and dish washing areas and in dry food storage area located in garage,bar area.must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/21/26.(priority 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gasket on lower door of walk in freezer & salsa cooler .must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b) : must clean grease and food debris build up from grill tables, fryer cabinets,used and unused prep coolers,walk in cooler shelving units & fan guard cover.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean grease and food debris build up from walls behind cooking equipment and where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases in walk in cooler,bar area,prep & dish washing areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Jul 15, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical15 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hight temperature dish machine in use sanitizing multi-use utensils at 110.0f.must have dish machine at 180.0f for final rinse.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.(priority 7-38-025)

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Obserevd improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 12lbs. Guac-48.9f-63.7f.7lbs. Pico de gallo-52.3f-62.2f.5.5lbs. Shreeded lettuce-48.9f-60.06f.3lbs. Mango pico de gallo-62.6f.4lbs. Diced tomato-53.6f-60.7f.2lbs. Slaw-65.7f.1lb. Black beans-65.5f.1lb. Roasted corn-62.5f.6lbs. Ham empanadas-61.2f-61.7f.1lbs. Raw fish-58.1f. Inside of 2- door prep cooler .product was discarded by manager. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx.42.5lbs.$110.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of 2- door prep cooler unplugged with tcs foods stored inside at 61.3f.a held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.must have cold holding unit at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)9cos)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

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

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

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed front door sweep broken must repair or replace to be tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of an infestation of appx. 50 or more live roaches crawling on lower wheel bases of unused & used cooler,grill table,fryer cabinet,lower wall behind all cooking equipment,on heat lamp on upper counter and crawling across the floor in rear prep area.also,appx. 40 or more live small flies on walls,ceilings,boxes in prep and dish washing areas and in dry food storage area located in garage.must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/15/26.(priority 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace missing handles on topside of lid of prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on lower door of walk in freezer& salsa cooler .must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged lid on food storage container to be in good repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from grill tables, fryer cabinets,used and unused prep coolers,walk in cooler shelving units & fan guard cover.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed shared garbage dumpster compactor area grounds with an excessive amount of trash,food and debris build up.must remove trash,clean and maintain area.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor drains in bar and dish washing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases in walk in cooler,bar area,prep & dish washing areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from walls behind cooking equipment and where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no air conditioning working in rear prep & dish washing areas with temperatures exceeding 90.0f plus inside of above mentioned areas must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

3. May 20, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 : observed front door sweep broken must repair or replace to be tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door prep cooler and remove tape from same,missing handles on topside of lid of prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 : must repair or replace leaky gasket at drain of 4- compartment sink in bar area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 : must provide a garbage can with lid in unisex staff toilet room.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor drains in bar and dish washing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. May 13, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical9 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sink in bar area must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water,soap and towels and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed front door sweep broken must repair or replace to be tight fitting to prevent insect entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate boxes of frozen food from walk in freezer floor to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in front prep area next to counter top of to go containers.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door prep cooler and remove tape from same,missing handles on topside of lid of prep cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine gauge cock for final rinse not operable.must repair or replace to be in working order to display reading. (priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky gasket at drain of 4- compartment sink in bar area.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in unisex staff toilet room.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor drains in bar and dish washing area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

5. May 14, 2025 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 4-202.18: must clean dust and debris build up from ventilation hood above cooking and frying equipment

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Feb 26, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean dust and debris build up from ventilation hood above cooking and frying equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

7. May 14, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers (beans, rice, flour) in the rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must install a splash guard on handwashing sink connected to the line table in the wait station area to protect single use utensils and food from contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum containers stored facing up on the line shelf. Instructed to invert containers to protect from overhead contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets at the bottom of dessert reach-in cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed front wait station handsink with a slow drainage. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training on site for all city of chicago food managers. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Sep 19, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Sep 7, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   2 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Loose knob at front server line hand wash sink, Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No hand wash signs in restrooms, instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: No probe thermometer provide at main prep line, instructed to obtain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Found 4 live cockroaches in rear clean utensils storage area, about 20 live fruit flies at bar area, instructed to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Ice bin at bar area missing a lid, instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

10. Apr 27, 2023 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hands washing signs in employees restrooms.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No hand soap at bar hand wash sink. instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No paper towels at bar hand wash sink, bar is in operation during inspection. instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bar tender drying glassed with a cloth towel. Instructed to use air drying method only.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

11. Jan 7, 2022 Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

12. Jan 7, 2022 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: All certified food managers are in need of allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

13. Nov 21, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge failed to present demonstrate food safety knowledge and was without city of chicago certified food managers certificate during time of inspection. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility with use of the sample clean up procedure provided from cdph website and no supplies. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up procedures and reflective set of supplies needed for responding to vomit and/or diarrhea to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the printed menu without a disclosure and reminder on the menu for all items that can be ordered with raw or undercooked animal food products (eggs offered any style for breakfast). Cdph consumer advisory guide was given as an example. Note: eggs observed in walk-in cooler unit had no documentation (invoice nor marking on box) that they were pasteurized eggs. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the walk in cooler without proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed mouth portion of silverware exposed on customer dining tables and not covered to prevent from possible contamination. Instructed to protect silverware on customer dining tables at all times.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed single-use eating utensils not inverted. Instructed management to avoid contamination by inverting utensils with handles exposed to avoid contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling foods without neither a city of chicago food service manager nor valid certificate posted on site. Informed person in charge city of chicago original food service certificate must remain posted on site and a certified manager shall be on site during food preparation, cooking, serving and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no persons on site with proof of allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Nov 15, 2018 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Intructed to obtain

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No vomit/diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Instructed to obtain

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Bulk and cooked food containers not labeled in walk in cooler and dry food storage area. Intructed to label

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificate for foodservice manager. Intructed to obtain

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. May 25, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inside of soda gun dispenser at bar area not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dish washer not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

16. Apr 11, 2018 No Entry

    Canvass · No Entry

    No violations

17. Jun 16, 2017 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Observed final rinse temperature at 165f for high temperature dish washing machine, located in food prep area, dish machine had been in use during inspection. Manager tried 5 times to operate dish machine and on the fifth try the dish machine reached a final rinse temperature of 190f. Instructed to always maintain a final rinse temperature of 180f or above at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED UNLABELED VARIOUS SEASONING CONTAINERS STORED UNDER PREP TABLES BY WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a styrofoam cup stored inside seasoning container located under prep table by walk-in cooler door and a styrofoam cup being used as a scoop. Instructed to provide proper utensils for food preparation or scoop with handle and store utensil properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed draining pipe line from dishwashing machine directly connected to floor draining with no air gap between. Also, observed draining pipe was covered by a plastic cup and directly attached to floor draining with no air gap located under 3-comp sink at front bar. Instructed to remove plastic cup attached on draining pipe and replace/repair & maintain.

18. Nov 10, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors in bar area s, and in kitchen prep areas need re-grouting. Floors in bar area under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

19. Nov 9, 2016 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

20. Feb 5, 2016 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around dish machine area, exposed hand sink, and prep table in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts shall repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning, cooler shelving, kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

21. Jan 26, 2016 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

22. Oct 8, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted thorn rubber gaskets on door of the service cooler at the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment. Must also clean and maintain all floor drains especially underneath the dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop and container inside the ice machine at the rear. Instructed to provide ice scoop holder for the ice machine.

23. Oct 2, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical3 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Noted employee washing hands with gloves on at the prep sink of the kitchen prep while preparing and handling ready to eat food. Same employee continued preparing food without changing gloves or washing hands; while other employees at the same time while wearing gloves moved from the prep area to the walk in cooler and opened the cooler with gloves on, then back to the prep area without changing gloves or washing hands. Instructed to wash hands and change glove at all times. Citation issued for critical violation #7-38-010(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted exposed hand wash sink at the rear in poor repair with broken pipping at the bottom of pipe.as a result hot and cold running water was turned off.also noted no hot and cold running at the coffee prep area. Manager also stated that water was turned off because they plan to close coffee station.instructed to repair and maintain and must hot and cold running water at hand wash sinks always. Citation issued for critical violation #7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted thorn rubber gaskets on door of the service cooler at the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors along wall base and underneath equipment. Must also clean and maintain all floor drains especially underneath the dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop and container inside the ice machine at the rear. Instructed to provide ice scoop holder for the ice machine.

24. Jan 16, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing labels on bulk-food containers, instructed to label.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored on ice cubes at bar ice bins, instructed to keep off cubes in a clean container.

25. Mar 5, 2013 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Observed cooked black beans at 44.1f, shrimp at 43.7f, cooked onions at 44.9f, cheese at 43.9f, chipotle mayo at 45.2f, roasted beets at 49.2f. Management voluntarily discarded 10# of food worth $150. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on premises while potentially hazardous foods (beans at 164.2f) are being prepared or served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while potentially hazardous food is being prepared or served. Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must label all dry food storage containers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooked rice stored in a plastic grocery bag lining the inside of a stainless steel food storage container in the steam table. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all prep coolers.

26. Jul 26, 2012 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations