Ostioneria Restaurant El El Tecolote

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

Inspector’s note: Clean utensils placed on cloth after washing at 3-comp sink drain board, instructed not to use cloth in drying process.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the inside panel of the ice machine.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the 3 comp faucet. Must repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood and filters dirty above the cooking equipment. Must clean to remove grease and/or debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape used on counters near sinks inside classrooms 412 & 413. Instructed person in charge to properly repair areas and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape used on counters near sinks inside classrooms 412 & 413. Instructed person in charge to properly repair areas and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e) noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags. Instructed properly to store all food items inside approved food-grade containers.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) previous core violation from 12/08/23 report 2586571 not corrected: 57 - no food handler certificates on site for food handler employees. Instructed person in charge to require food handler training for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-102.11(a2) noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units stored inside grocery bags. Instructed properly to store all food items inside approved food-grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and dry storage area. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky faucet of the two faucets of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex staff toilet room. Instructed to provided and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.

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

Inspector’s note: Plastic and towels being used to line storage shelves and rolling storage carts. Instd to remove same so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable. Rusty surfaces noted on bottom shelves of prep tables. Instd to remove rust and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe underneath rear handwash sink. Instd to repair and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 12/12/22 report 2568358 not corrected: 57 - no food handler certificates on site for food handler employees. Instructed person in charge to require food handler training for all employees. Citation issued 7-42-090 priority foundation

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of ingredients (sugar, flour) not labeled with common ingredient name. Instructed person in charge to label and maintain all containers with bulk items with common ingredient name.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored, laying on tables outside of sanitation solution. Instructed person in charge to properly store all wiping cloths and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils(bowls, scoops) stored in containers of food. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain utensils properly stored when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior and exterior surfaces of cold holding units and refrigerators. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grease on exterior lid of outside grease receptacle. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to organize items and store at least six inches from floor at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up on floors under equipment and tables. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease on filters in rear prep area over hot cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers of ingredients (sugar, flour) not labeled with common ingredient name. Instructed person in charge to label and maintain all containers with bulk items with common ingredient name.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored, laying on tables outside of sanitation solution. Instructed person in charge to properly store all wiping cloths and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils(bowls, scoops) stored in containers of food. Instructed person in charge to remove and maintain utensils properly stored when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of residue on interior and exterior of microwave over. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed to remove.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap to be rusted and seeping waste liquid at bottom. Instructed person in charge to repair/replace and maintain at all times. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-025

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior and exterior surfaces of cold holding units and refrigerators. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grease on exterior lid of outside grease receptacle. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to organize items and store at least six inches from floor at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up on floors under equipment and tables. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease on filters in rear prep area over hot cooking equipment. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Found the cold water faucet knob in the washroom of classroom #412 leaking while running cold water; repair leaking faucet knob. Found the hot water faucet knob in the washroom of classroom #409 in poor repair; repair or replace knob.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed open waste receptacles in unisex and female staff washrooms; must provide covered waste receptacles in unisex and female staff washrooms.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: must adjust faucet handles to stay on longer at hand sink in staff lounge toilet room.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lids in all unisex toilet rooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace torn refrigeration gaskets on multiple refrigeration units throughout facility. Instructed facility to replace all torn gaskets and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food debris from interior contact surfaces of reach in coolers in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle in staff gender neutral toilet room, instructed to maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must install self-closing device on mens & womens toilet rooms, instructed to install and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must install hooks for wet mops to dry properly, instructed to provide and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Mus detail clean loose food debris from floors throughout the facility, instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must repair broken floor tiles round the mop sink. Remove excessive foam sealing from cracks in walls in prep area. Repair unfinished walls in walk in cooler and freezer. Instructed to repair, remove and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean excessive grease accumulation from hood filters above cooking equipment, instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace burned light in hood in food prep area, instructed to replace and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from inspection date 4/17/19. Violation #58: observed no proof of allergen training from the certified manager. Instructed that all managers with a city of chicago sanitation certificate must comply with allergen training. Violation still exist. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large containers in the rear back of the establishments with sugar, salt, flour, etc.) instructed that bulk containers must properly labeled

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed a soup spoon inside a large bulk container of salas in the front cooler area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single use service articles (spoons) stored inside the cups of salsa in the front cooler area. Instructed to remove and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black crates being used to store food items in the walk-in cooler------observed black crates and wooden crates used for food storage in the walk-in cooler.--------observed plastic grocery bags being used for food storage in the walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed to remove/replace with food grade containers and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food contact surfaces of the stove, ovens, and deep fryers encased with grease and dirt deposits. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the mop sink in the rear kitchen area. Instructed to provide and install for servicing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors throughout the kitchen area in disrepair and rough surfaced. Instructed to repair/replace as floors should be smooth easily cleanable.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields on the lights in the kitchen area, kitchen prep area, and in the rear food storage area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SIDE TRIM ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LOWER DOOR THAT SEPERATES REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AND HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL TO BASEMENT WALL WHERE DIRT AND OTHER ARTICLES ARE IN CRAWL SPACE.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA,UNFINSHED WALL AND LEDGE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT FRONT BAR/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSIL WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SIDE TRIM ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER & 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LOWER DOOR THAT SEPERATES REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ROLLING CARTS,CUTTING BOARDS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN FREEZER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AND WALL TRIM IN DISH WASHING AREA,UNFINSHED WALL AND LEDGE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL TO BASEMENT WALL WHERE DIRT AND OTHER ARTICLES ARE IN CRAWL SPACE.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT FRONT BAR/ BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN STAFF WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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.40 or more rodent droppings on floor under rear food and dish storage shelves,on floor under and on pallets,on wall base near hot water tank,inside of lower ledge of space heater and on wall base and floor in employees women's toilet room.appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of front entry door.observed evidence of appx. 25 or more live small flies in basement on 5/18/18 must remove rodent droppings,clean and sanitize areas and rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/17/18.(serious 7-38-020)

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report #1648229 4/28/17 not corrected #33-must clean the following to remove all build up at hood ventilation,prep tables,interior of reach in coolers,cooking equipment.must clean and maintain.#34-floors in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up.floors must be kept dry, free from water.floors under prep tables.must be repaired.missing tiles and allowing water to pool.correct and maintain.#35-walls at cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters.must clean and maintain.#38-3 compartment sink in need of faucet.3 compartment sink in need of 2 stoppers.must install.#40-all reach in coolers in need of thermometers.must provide.(serious 7-42-090)

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

Inspector’s note: Must label repackaged desserts for sale with proper info given.

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert plastic utensil with handles in upright position.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged side trim on prep table in rear prep area,worn door gasket on walk in cooler & 2- door reach in cooler,damaged lower door that seperates rear prep area and dish washing area.must remove rust from grease trap at 3- compartment sink and prep tables..

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from rolling carts,cutting boards,exterior of garbage cans,reach in freezer.

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

Inspector’s note: MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEED THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE AND HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall and wall trim in dish washing area,unfinshed wall and ledge in front beverage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A ACCESS PANEL TO BASEMENT WALL WHERE DIRT AND OTHER ARTICLES ARE IN CRAWL SPACE

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

Inspector’s note: Must install a hand sink with hot and cold running water under city pressure at front bar/ beverage prep area.mst repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in staff women's toiletroom.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements are not met for employees.must enroll and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the door to the cabinet missing, instructed to reattach, in cpc multi room.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the microwave not clean in cpc multi room, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floor not clean behind the washer and dryer in cpc center, instructed to clean.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the following to remove all build up: hood ventilation, prep tables, interior of reach in coolers, large can opener, and cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Floors must be kept dry free from water. Floor under prep table must be repaired, missing tiles and allowing water to pool. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls at cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink in need of faucet. 3 compartment sink in need of 2 stoppers. Must install.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers and walk in cooler in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the following to remove all build up: hood ventilation, prep tables, interior of reach in coolers, large can opener, and cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Floors must be kept dry free from water. Floor under prep table must be repaired, missing tiles and allowing water to pool. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls at cooking equipment and 3 compartment sink in need of cleaning to remove all food splatters. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light shield in rear food storage in need of light shields. Walk in cooler light in need of shield. Must provide and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 3 compartment sink in need of faucet. 3 compartment sink in need of 2 stoppers. Must install.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All reach in coolers and walk in cooler in need of thermometers. Must install and maintain.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: Custodians and teachers lounge restrooms have low water pressure' instructed engineer to have these sinks repaired by next insection on 10/18/2016. Serious violation 7-38-0

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

Inspector’s note: Interior of cold holding unit where milk is held needs cleaning also utility sink needs cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning underneath oven.

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

Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink faucet leaking in the kitchen area. Instructed engineer to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace rubber gaskets at the walk-in cooler in rear of premises

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the light shield covers throughout prep area in rear of premises

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the ice machine to have black slimy substance inside the ice machine where the ice is being made,instructed to clean and sanitize ice machine,serious violation 7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report#1591855 date 12-17-2015 (38)observed a exposed handsink is needed in the dish washing area,instructed to provide exposed hand sink.serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace rubber gaskets at the walk-in cooler in rear of premises

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the light shield covers throughout prep area in rear of premises

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

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (shrimp, beans, fish) inside of the walk in cooler, refrigerator and prep cooler, held for over 24 hours, without labels containing product name and date. Instructed to labels all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours. Observed desserts for sale without labels containing business name and address located at the reach in cooler at the front customer service area. Instructed to provide labels with business information and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the prep cooler door in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a cutting board, stained with deep dark grooves attached to the prep cooler in the food prep area. Instructed to replace said cutting board and maintain. Observed gaskets on all refrigeration units are in need of cleaning to remove food debris. Instructe to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors thru out in need of minor cleaning to remove food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a exposed hand sink is needed in the dish washing area. Instructed to provide exposed hand sink.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed one male cook without the food handler's requirement. Instructed to meet food handler's requirement and maintain for all employees.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the ice machine by the ice maker has an accumulated black substance. Instructed to discard ice, and clean and sanitize inside of the ice machine. Recommended contacting a professional service to do so. Observed dishes being stored under a sewer pipe in the dish washing area. Instructed to remove and store utensils in a different location. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Observed live roach activity, 5 roaches inside of the ice machine located in the dish washing area. Also observed live small fly activity, 25 small flies on the walls and shelves of the dry storage area in the rear. Observed 30 rodent droppings along the wall and in the corners thru out the dry storage room located in the rear. Instructed to clean and sanitize said areas and recommended contacting pest control for service. Observed front entrance door not rodent proofed with 1/4 inch gap. Instructed to make front door rodent proofed and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods (shrimp, beans, fish) inside of the walk in cooler, refrigerator and prep cooler, held for over 24 hours, without labels containing product name and date. Instructed to labels all potentially hazardous foods that are out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours. Observed desserts for sale without labels containing business name and address located at the reach in cooler at the front customer service area. Instructed to provide labels with business information and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves in the dish washing area and in the food prep area. Instructed to repaint or replace shelves and maintain. Observed the prep cooler door in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a cutting board, stained with deep dark grooves attached to the prep cooler in the food prep area. Instructed to replace said cutting board and maintain. Observed gaskets on all refrigeration units are in need of cleaning to remove food debris. Instructe to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors thru out in need of minor cleaning to remove food and dirt debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a exposed hand sink is needed in the dish washing area. Instructed to provide exposed hand sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed tools and equipment being stored directly on the floor in the basement. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed one male cook without the food handler's requirement. Instructed to meet food handler's requirement and maintain for all employees.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the kitchen area,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 outside dumpsters in poor repair,has no lid covers,instructed to provide lid covers,serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager on site while potentiall hazardous foods are prepared and served such as pasta/with cheese and hot dogs,serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors in the kitchen area,along wall base and corners

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain exterior surfaces of all cooking equipment (fryers, grills, grinders etc).

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

Inspector’s note: Interiors of refrigeration and freezer units need cleaning; clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: The vents above the cooking equipment in the hooded system need cleaning; clean vents.

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

Inspector’s note: No backflow devices observed at the large ice machine or at the utility sink; must install backflow devices at the ice machine and the utility sink. The ventilation fan in the mens washroom is not working; must repair vent fan on ceiling of mens washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Organize and maintain rear storage area; remove unnecessary items to avoid clutter.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Two food handlers in kitchen do not have the idph required food handler training certificate; must obtain.

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

Inspector’s note: Still no city of chicago sanitation certificate posted, no manager with proof of enrollment at this time when potentially hazardous foods being served and prepared. Pizza 155*f, and lunchmeat sandwiches 39.9*f.

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

Inspector’s note: No access to pest control log book(eng. Off room locked) at this time of inspection. No copy provided to lunchroom manager, instructed to provide copy of log book when we return.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food service manager on premises when potentially hazadrous foods are being prepared and served. Pizza 186*f in hot holding unit., instructed to provide original certificate, proof of enrollment and must be posted.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed one light out in pre-k class room 409, and light shields not clean same room. Instructed to replace/clean light shields.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3rd. Compartment of the 3 compartment sink nozzle leaking, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Grocery bags being used to store food. Instd to use proper food grade containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Lightshields thru-out not clean. Clean same. Interior door frame of walk-in freezer in poor repair, exposed raw wood. Instd to repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Improper food dispensing utensils (styrofoam cups) being used. Instd to use proper food grade containers and store properly (ladles, etc)

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

Inspector’s note: All items in storage closets must be up off the floor 6 inches. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: All rugs in all washrooms must be removed. All floors must be clear and clean and all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Handsink faucet in need of repair. Leaking must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: The walk in cooler walls are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the cooler walls.

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

Inspector’s note: The floor behind the stoves is dirty, clean the floors in detail.

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

Inspector’s note: The knives in the holder are dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the knives prior to putting into storage.

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

Inspector’s note: The shelving above the salad prep cooler is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize the shelving.

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

Inspector’s note: The cooking and prep table surfaces have food particles which need to be wiped off after use, store a wiping cloth in sanitizing solution for easy, sanitary wipe downs.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles thru-out in hallway and classrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Faucet handle in staff toilet room in poor repair. Repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink, in poor repair, unable to drain properly, accumulation of water with food debris in basin of sink when attempting to drain. Instd to repair same and have sink to drain properly. Citation issued 7-38-030 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Floor in corners and along wallbase thru-out not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain same.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles thru-out in hallway and classrooms.

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

Inspector’s note: Faucet handle in staff toilet room in poor repair. Repair same.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous violations corrected. Must reseal or replace loose rubber gasket at tall two door cooler in kitchen to avoid escaping air. (unit holding at proper temp at this time.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SOME EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

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. PAINT WALL OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair ventilation fan in mens washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN JANITOR CLOSETS AND HAALWAY STORAGE CLOSETS.ELEVATE STORAGE IN ROOM 401.

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.NUMEROUS SOILED CEILING TILES IN CEILINGS ON PREMISES OF SCHOOL AND SOILED CEILING TILE IN PRE--K ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WARE PROPERLY.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS & SIGN FOR WOMEN CUSTOMER TOILET ROM. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TRIM IN POOR REPAIR ON EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN FREEZER DOOR INTERIOR IN POOR REPAIR,PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF IN POOR REPAIR

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,VENTS.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE,SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AT FRONT WINDOW,HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA & DINING AREA,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,WALL TRIM AT BASEMENT DOOR.,DAMAGED WALL TILE IN DINING AREA,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.

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.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER, AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS, AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN STORAGE ROOM FLOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR CEILING THRU-OUT DINING AREA, AND CLEAN DISH WASHING AREA CEILING.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Cleaning towels must be properly stored.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors along all wall bases, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment in all classrooms, multi-purpose room, washrooms, closets and all other areas throughout.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all walls in classroom #409(including washroom). Clean all ceiling vents in washrooms where needed and replace all damaged ceiling tiles throughout building.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair faucet at middle compartment of 3 comp. Sink in kitchen(hot water pressure very weak & is leaking on cold water side) and repair leak faucet in first compartment.

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

Inspector’s note: Eliminate cluttered areas in all classrooms where needed.