Los Altos

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 30, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Ice scoop stored in ice machine touching ice cubes, instructed to keep off ice cubes.

     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: using foam cups as a scoop, instructed to use proper scoops.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation #48 (No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install) from inspection report #2636497 dated on 5-8-26. Instructed to correct violations within given time frame. Priority foundation violation 7-42.090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

2. May 8, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Using string to hold utensils at drying rack, instructed to remove.

     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: No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

3. May 16, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed both hnadles missing on 2 door reach in freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain equipment.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed all prep tables located in rear prep/dishwshing area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed excessive amounts of dried food debris on floor throughout prep area under all equipment, rear prep and storage area. Instruted to remove in order to prevent pest harborage

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.17 observed ceiling damaged/missing ceiling tile above dry storage in rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed burned out bulbs in rear prep area. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed to provide food handler training certificates for all new food emloyees and maintain on site for review.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 instructed to provide allergen training for all city of chicago certified food manager certificate holders and maintain on site for review.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. May 9, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYINH PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED

     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 thick black and green mold like build up inside ice machine internal panel dripping on to ice used for human consumption. Instructed to clean food contact surface and maintain. 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 both hnadles missing on 2 door reach in freezer. Instructed to provide and maintain equipment.

     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 all prep tables located in rear prep/dishwshing area in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive amounts of dried food debris on floor throughout prep area under all equipment, rear prep and storage area. Instruted to remove in order to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling damaged/missing ceiling tile above dry storage in rear prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burned out bulbs in rear prep area. Instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide food handler training certificates for all new food emloyees and maintain on site for review.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide allergen training for all city of chicago certified food manager certificate holders and maintain on site for review.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

5. Mar 21, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical8 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean-up policy and supplies to handle bodily fluid spills on site properly. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods without labels in a 2-door cooler and walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide discard or use by labels on chicken, pork, beef, and salsa. Maintain all prepared food items held on site for more than 24 hours. The manager provided date marks on food during the inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no labels for bulk storage containers (salt and sugar). The management instructed that all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with the contents' name.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler prepping food without hair restraint. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     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 walk-in cooler. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

     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: Observed frozen chicken, beef, and pork stored in plastic grocery bags in the 1-door freezer, chest freezer, and walk-in cooler. Management instructed to use proper food-grade storage bags and containers only.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     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.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained ceiling tiles throughout the rear food prep area and women toilet room. Instructed to replace the stained ceiling tiles.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a missing light shield in the women's washroom ceiling light and the rear dishwashing area. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Mar 2, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single-service and single-use articles stored on the floor in the basement. Instructed manager to elevate all boxes of napkins and sauce containers 6" from the floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at bottom of three compartment sink in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Nstructed to clean the floors under around and behind kitchen equipment where needed at front grill area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. May 20, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following: exterior surfaces of grill, stove and hot holding unit in front prep area, clean under unused grill in rear prep area, clean interior of two door freezer in rear prep area and clean bottom of fryer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind kitchen equipment where needed. Also clean floor in basement area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in various areas; instructed to replace where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary clutter in the basement; instructed to remove, organize and maintain area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Apr 22, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the following: exterior surfaces of grill, stove and hot holding unit in front prep area, clean under unused grill in rear prep area, clean interior of two door freezer in rear prep area and clean bottom of fryer.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles in various areas; instructed to replace where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind kitchen equipment where needed. Also clean floor in basement area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unnecessary clutter in the basement; instructed to remove, organize and maintain area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Oct 6, 2021 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Sep 29, 2021 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 12lbs. Cooked chicken 47.7f-52.0f,,4lbs. Cooked beans 50.4f,50lbs. Cooked cactus 45.0f-52.7f,40lbs. Cooked rice 55.8f,55lbs. Cooked beef 50.4f-54.0f,35lbs. Cooked steak 47.1f,15lbs. Pork 69.4f-73.4f,5-gallons beef soup 47.5f and 5- gallons chicken soup 47.7f inside of walk in cooler and 2- door prep cooler. Product was discarded by manager.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 246 lbs. $1710.(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 temperatures of walk in cooler at 51.8f and 2- door prep cooler at 51.3f with tcs foods stored inside . Technician is on site during inspection.must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below.(priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 100 or more rat droppings on floor under,around and in between clutter on basement floor.must remove droppings. Clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/29/21.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

      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: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- comp sinks.

      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 clean soiled cutting boards.

      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 violations from report #2497720 4/2/21 not corrected#37- must label food storage containers when not in original package. #49-must clean build up on steam table,grill table,fryer cabinet,eye stove,reach in cooler,prep cooler. #55-must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles & wall bases where needed.must remove rust and repair in 2nd walk in cooler floor.#56- must provide a ventilation hood over stove in rear prep area.must correct and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (rice,beans,chicken,etc).must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

11. Apr 2, 2021 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    6 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP ON STEAM TABLE,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,EYE STOVE,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLER.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES & WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE RUST AND REPAIR IN 2ND WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

12. Mar 26, 2021 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    8 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

      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 rear hand washing sink not accessible.observed a mop bucket with a mop inside in front of hand sink. Had manager to remove mop bucket to have accessibility to hand sink.must keep accessible at all times.(priority foundation 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: Observed no soap at front and rear hand sinks in prep/dish washing areas.soap was provided during inspection.must provide and maintain at all times.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)

      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 hand drying devices at front and rear hand sinks in prep/dish washing areas.soap was provided during inspection.must provide and maintain at all times.(cos)(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)

      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 excessive black and pink slimy build up on interior parts of ice machine and dripping onto ice inside of ice machine.must remove ice and discard,clean and sanitize ice machine and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date markings on tcs ready to eat foods stored inside of walk in coolers such as 21 lb. Cooked beef,19lbs. Cooked chicken,5lbs. Cooked potatoe,4lbs. Cooked carrots,30lbs. Cooked beans,30lbs. Cooked rice, 1- gallon beef stock,1-gallon chicken stock,20-gallons of red & green salsa.must date mark and maintain.product was discarded by manager.appx. 79lbs. 22- gallons.$1,226.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no consumer food advisory disclosure and reminder on menu of consuming raw and undercooked foods.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      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: Must label food storage containers when not in original package.

      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 provide a barrier at entry to both prep areas.must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3- compartment sink and prep table.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert mulit-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: Must repair or replace worn cutting boards.

      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 provide sink stoppers at 3- compartment sink.

      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 build up on steam table,grill table,fryer cabinet,eye stove,reach in cooler,prep cooler.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained and missing ceiling tiles, wall bases where needed.must remove rust and repair in 2nd walk in cooler floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive food debris build up on walls in prep area,walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a ventilation hood over stove in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on filters and hood in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2352511 12/2/2019 not corrected.#10- observed no hand washing sign at the front and back hand sinks. Instructed to provide hand washing signs at all hand sinks on premise. #55-observed clutter in the basement of the facility. Instructed to clean and elevate items in the basement of the facility. #55-observed peeling paint on the walls in the food prep area near the walk-in cooler, reach-in freezer, and chest freezer. Instructed to repair the walls in the food prep area #57-observed no food handler certificates on premise. Instructed to provide and maintain food handler certificates for each employee on site.must repair,provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (steak,eggs, beans,rice,etc).must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

13. Dec 2, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • 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 at the time of inspection following the new guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010

      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: Management unable to provide a procedure for clean-up vomiting and diarheal. Instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      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 sign at the front and back hand sinks. Instructed to provide hand washing signs at all hand sinks on premise.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed temperature controlled for safety food items inside walk- in cooler and refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all ready to eat food items with product name and used by date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed establishment serving undercooked food items (eggs) with no consumer advisory disclosure or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Obsereved female employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed to provide a hair restraint while food is being prepared and served in food prep areas.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leak on the pipe under the hand sink in the back food prep area. Instructed to repair plumbing.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the basement of the facility. Instructed to clean and elevate items in the basement of the facility.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on the walls in the food prep area near the walk-in cooler, reach-in freezer, and chest freezer. Instructed to repair the walls in the food prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premise. Instructed to provide and maintain food handler certificates for each employee on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the city of chicago sanitation manager with no food allergen certificate following the new food code. Instructed all city of chicago sanitation manager on site to obtain/provide and maintain food allergen certificates on premise.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

14. Apr 23, 2018 Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean the jamaica jet spray top, and drip tray, instructed to clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the wall not clean in front behind the jamaica machine, and behind the rear cooking area, instructed to clean.observed water damaged ceiling tiles thru out, instructed to replace.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no mop utility/mop sink, instructed to provide. Observed the front 3 compartment sink nozzle leaking has plastic bag around it, instructed to remove and repair.