Maria's Mexican Resturant

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 11, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime in interior of ice machine used to produce ice for human consumption. Instructed to remove ice, detail clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets in interior of cooler located on prep line opposite grill and 1 of 2 hand dryers in men's toilet room not working. Instructed to repair or replace both pieces of equipment and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of ice in interior of box freezer used to store ice cream. Instructed defrost and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grease on exterior of used cooking oil container located in garbage corral. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food handlers with expired food handler training. Instructed all employees must complete food handler training and maintain records thereof onsite at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2613788 dated 3/14/2025. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

2. Mar 14, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood source

     Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

     Inspector’s note: Noted shellfish (mussels)in a container inside the basement walk in cooler with no identification tags as required by the code. Instructed management to always have tags attached to the each batch until the last product is used and then the tag must be stored for an additional 90 days in a folder. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 10 lbs of products worth $50.00 through denaturing process. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 14)

     Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area and dining area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted ice build up inside the upright freezer at the door and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Jan 29, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

4. Jan 17, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Noted upper compartment of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area and dining area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation at the dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provide appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall

     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: Noted leakage at the bottom pipe of the one compartment sink at the bar. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5. Jan 5, 2024 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

6. Apr 3, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

7. Mar 24, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at all handsinks (bar,washrooms).

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a slight debris accumulation encrusted on the interior of the ice machine.must remove debris, detail clean inside ice machine/have serviced and maintain ice machine at all times.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed (tcs foods) at improper cold holding temperature inside of the walk-in-cooler.observed cooked pinto beans and black beans at improper temperatures ranging from (44.6 f-47.8 f).all (tcs foods) must be held at proper holding temperature of 41.0 f or colder at all times.management voluntarily discarded and denatured approximately 70#'s of food worth $400.00. Priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood handling

     No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

     Inspector’s note: Found incomplete consumer advisory disclosure statements written on the menus.management instructed to disclose which foods can be ordered "raw" or under cooked and link those foods with an asterisk (*) to a reminder statement that states that eating raw or under cooked foods can increase your risk of food borne illness. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 25)

     Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed gap opening at bottom of rear kitchen exit door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry and to maintain.

     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: Observed no splashguard at hand sink located at bar area.must install a washable splashguard at left side of hand sink next to drainboard of the 3-compartment sink and to maintain.

     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: Observed stained cutting boards in the kitchen prep areas.instructed to resurface or replace the cutting boards and to maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from inspection report#2544936 dated:12/02/2021 #58--found no approved allergen training certificate in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler certificates on the premises.must provide current food handler certificates and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Mar 7, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

9. Dec 2, 2021 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training certificate in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

10. Nov 22, 2021 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found high temperature dish washing machine at improper final sanitizing rinse of below 180f. (noted sanitizing rinse of 110f) instructed manager to fix and maintain. (dishmachine is not in used at this time, premises has 3 compartment sink). A mechanical dishwashing machines should provide a final sanitizing rinse of either 50 – 100 ppm chlorine (for chemical sanitizing machine) or 180f final rinse (for hot water sanitizing machine). Dishmachine tagged ‘held for inspection’. Instructed not to use until repaired (see comments below). Priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Found interior surfaces of ice machine with visible mold like substances (pink and black slimy substance) severe build-up likely to contaminate the ice which to be used for human consumption. Instructed to empty ice machine. Must clean (wash, rinse and sanitize) and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair loose faucet at handsink behind the bar.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors inside electrical closet in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall around prep/cooking area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training certificate in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

11. Feb 22, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand wash signage at exposed hand sink opposite dish area. Instructed to provide.

      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: Observed no handwashing signage at washbowl sink located in rear employee washroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items on menu served raw or undercooked, such as ceviche, with no disclosure, reminder, and disclaimer. Instructed to provide disclosure, reminder, and disclaimer on all versions of menu for all items served raw or undercooked. 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 barrels containing tortilla chips with no labels. Instructed to label all barrels with the common name of the product.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed washbowl sink located in employee toilet room coming loose from wall. Instructed to recaulk and securely mount to wall.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on fans in walk-in cooler used to store proteins. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust on fan in employee toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

12. Feb 19, 2021 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand wash signage at exposed hand sink opposite dish area. Instructed to provide.

      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: Observed no handwashing signage at washbowl sink located in rear employee washroom. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple containers of sliced beef inside 3 door refrigerator on main cook line at improper temperatures between 54.3f and 55.2f. Management voluntarily discarded and denatured approximately 10 lbs of product valued at approximatey $100. Instructed to maintain all tcs foods at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed items on menu served raw or undercooked, such as ceviche, with no disclosure, reminder, and disclaimer. Instructed to provide disclosure, reminder, and disclaimer on all versions of menu for all items served raw or undercooked. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 door refrigerator on main cook line containing tcs foods such as sliced beef maintaining an improper ambient temperature of 53.1f. Cooler tagged and held for inspection. Instructed to maintain all coolers at or below 41f. Priority violation 7-38-005. 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: Observed barrels containing tortilla chips with no labels. Instructed to label all barrels with the common name of the product.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed washbowl sink located in employee toilet room coming loose from wall. Instructed to recaulk and securely mount to wall.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease and grime on filters above main cook line. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on fans in walk-in cooler used to store proteins. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust on fan in employee toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed repeat core violation from report #2286172 dated 5/2/2019 not corrected:"observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified. Core violation" instructed to come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

13. Feb 2, 2021 No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

14. May 2, 2019 Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on site.instructed management to create an employee health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      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: Observed no clean up policy/kit on site.instructed management to create a clean up policy/kit. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulb in 1st walk-in cooler.instructed management to replace burnt out light in walk-in cooler. Core violation

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen certification on site.instructed management to become allergen certified. Core violation

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

15. Nov 22, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the kitchen washroom door's self closing device to be broken. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak at the base of the exposed handsink faucet across from the dish machine. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

16. Jul 20, 2017 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to install a splashguard at the right side of the bar exposed handsink and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the bar area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to install and maintain a self closing device on the kitchen washroom door.

17. Jul 6, 2016 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide tight fitting lid/cover for (2) ice bin behind bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted water pooling on corner underneath 3 compartment bar sink behind the bar. Instructed to keep floors dry to prevent pest harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide back flow preventer device behind coffee machine in rear prep area.

18. Jun 24, 2016 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found 3 compartment sink not properly maintained. Once water is release from 1 compartment of the 3 compartment sink, water starts coming out from the floor drain (with an air gap) slightly underneath the said sink. Instructed to repair. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide tight fitting lid/cover for (2) ice bin behind bar.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted water pooling on corner underneath 3 compartment bar sink behind the bar. Instructed to keep floors dry to prevent pest harborage.------must clean and maintain floors with some food debris and litter inside liquor (walk-in cooler) room in rear area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair employee washroom door frame in rear area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe underneath 1st compartment and 3rd compartment of the 3 compartment sink in rear prep area.----------instructed to provide back flow preventer device behind coffee machine in rear prep area.

19. Mar 4, 2015 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete foor handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.

20. Feb 20, 2015 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

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    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirements during storage, preparation, display and service. Observed 20 gallon container inside walk-in cooler with soup(tomato) that was prepared the night before at 63.4f. Instructed that potentially hazarodus foods must maintain 40 f or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a) value $60, 160 lbs.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities not maitnained or operated. While running and draining water on right side of three compartment sink, water coming up from floor drain air gap. Instructed to detail clean grease trap/catch basin to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Additional exposed handsink in diswashing area not provided with hot running water. Instructed to provide hot running water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage racks inside bar rach-in cooler rusted and storage shelf under bar counter has raw exposed wood. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Shelving under cooking equipment, deep fryer cabinet, soda gun and holders, filters on exhaust hood, interior ice machine panel and fan guard covers not clean. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation and light covers throughout prep and toilet rooms not clean. Instructed to remove dust and detail clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Drainline under exposed handsink in bar slow draining. Instructed to repair to prevent slow drain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Thermometer not provided for reach-in coolers in prep areas. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuously inside coolers.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Establishment has not met requirement for food handlers training. Instructed that all food handlers must complete foor handlers training when potentially hazardous foods are being handled.

21. Oct 9, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior and exterior of the light shields located at side prep area to remove debri and food splashes.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must maintain floors dry at all times. Found puddle of water under the cooler located next to the chiller across from the side prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove long hallway carpet from the interior floor of the walk-in cooler. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable at all times.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace broken light shield at the ligth fixture in the main hot cooking line(closest light to the dish machine area).

22. May 23, 2014 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must propeply label large white tub container holding salsa. All food not in original containers must always be dated and labeled.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair loose gasket at the 2dr reach cooler located across from the walk-in cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair screen door located in front of the stainless steel door. The screen door needs to be adjusted to properly fit frame so it closes properly. During inspection stainless steel door was closed and it is rodent proofed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floor corners at the small corner cooking area to remove food debri and grease build-up.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must repair chipped and cracked floor tiles around the dish machine area and in the front portion of said area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all ceiling tiles and interior of ceiling light panels to remove dead insects and food splashes.

23. Jul 2, 2013 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of prep cooler (cooking line) with grease and dried food debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain floors with syrup build-up along the walls and in all corners behind coolers at the bar area to prevent pest harborage. Must clean and maintain floors under and around hot water tank in rear area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Kitchen hood and filters not clean with grease build-up. Must clean and maintain.

24. Jan 8, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide tight fitting cover/lid for (2) ice bin behind bar.

    • 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 the walls and under storage shelves in rear dry storage and inside liquor storage room.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal gap/opening at mop sink corner wall to prevent pest harborage.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light must be shielded inside 2 door reach-in cooler in prep area or provide shatter proof light bulb.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room door must be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair leaky drainpipe under hand sink inside employee toilet room.

25. Jun 29, 2011 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Above violation still remaining.

26. Jun 20, 2011 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found exposed hand sink in bar area in state of disrepair, no hot water, cold water provided to exposed hand sink in bar area. Citation #H000071345 with acourt date of 7/21/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00AM.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: cooler shelving, storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving. racks, cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). prep tables lower shelving, upper shelving of prep tables in prep line need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • 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, storage shelving, bar areas, closet room, and by dish machine areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, missing light shield in cooler shall be provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, walk in cooler, coolers, bar areas, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

27. Jan 14, 2010 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

28. Jan 7, 2010 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

      Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND INADEQUATE WASHING FACILITIES IN WASHROOMS,BAR AREA,3 COMPARTMENT SINK , HANDSINK, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 60F AND 80F,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED ,INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WASHING FACILITIES,GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION 01-14-10

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DIRTY WALLS NEAR HANDSINK MUST BE CAULKED;CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA WITH WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST BE CLEAN

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. 1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED