Taqueria Atotonilco #1

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed shallow bowl stored inside cooked beans and used as dispensing utensil. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils with handle above food to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: observed damaged door gaskets on prep cooler in front taqueria prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace cooler door gaskets and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed openings in ceiling in basement storage area. Instructed manager to repair ceiling and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 10 rat droppings on ledge near multi-use containers along basement stairway. Observed over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor and pallets in basement storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

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

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

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed shallow bowl stored inside cooked beans and used as dispensing utensil. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils with handle above food to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single use articles not inverted in basement storage ara. Instructed manager to invert all single use articles to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged door gaskets on prep cooler in front taqueria prep area. Instructed manager to repair/replace cooler door gaskets and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed deep grooved and worn cutting boards in taqueria prep area. Instructed manager to replace cutting boards as needed.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed spills on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines. Instructed manager to clean and maintain beverage machines.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed openings in ceiling in basement storage area. Instructed manager to repair ceiling and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2629785 on 1-15-26:10-observed no handwashing sign at hand washing sink in men washroom. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.37-observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.49-observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment.53-observed no covered receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in women washroom. Priority foundation…

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in women washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on floor along walls and corners, between equipment, on washcloths, in front and rear basement storage and utility areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service containers not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in women washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in basement storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items in basement to prevent pest harborage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed all heavy equipment located in front prep area, especially bewteen cooling units and grill with heavy build up of grease and food debris. Noted interior surfaces of cooling units located in front and rear prep with excessive spills and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors with heavy grease and food debris buildup throughout front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed all heavy equipment located in front prep area, especially bewteen cooling units and grill with heavy build up of grease and food debris. Noted interior surfaces of cooling units located in front and rear prep with excessive spills and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with heavy grease and food debris buildup throughout front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed missing thermometer inside of walk-in cooler as well as front prep area cooling units. Instructed to locate and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed interior and exterior surfaces of cooling units in need of cleaning. Instructed to maintain clean surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed rear prep area handswashing sink slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed items stored in the outside rear facility surrounding receptacles. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items(crates), clean unused equipment, and maintain space.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing thermometer inside of walk-in cooler as well as front prep area cooling units. Instructed to locate and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 60 small and large rodent droppings in the basement dry storage area scattered on the floor along walls where equipment is stored, surrounding hot water tank, crawl space, as well as in rear space where shelving units contain canned milk, etc. Instructed to remove, clean, and sanitize said spaces and eliminate pest activity on the premises. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed interior and exterior surfaces of cooling units in need of cleaning. Instructed to maintain clean surfaces.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep area handswashing sink slow draining. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed items stored in the outside rear facility surrounding receptacles. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items(crates), clean unused equipment, and maintain space.

No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

Inspector’s note: See 29

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored on counter and cutting boards. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

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

Inspector’s note: Foil being used on equipment and shelving lining through out front cooking line. Instd to remove foil so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and spillage on interiors of cold holding units in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed small leak at bottom pipe of handsink in rear prep area (next to three compartment sink). Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Bowls being used as dispensing utensils and stored completely in containers of beans and salsa. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils (such as ladles or scoops with handles) and store properly (handles above and not in food).

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

Inspector’s note: 30 gallon plastic garbage containers being used to store ready to eat carrots in juice. Instd to use proper food grade approved containers and are also able to subemerge in basins of 3-compartment sink.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 4/8/2020 report 2366912 not corrected; 2-102.13 58- observed no allergen training certificate on site for the city of chicago food service sanitation managers on site. Instructed to meet the allergen requirement for all city of chicago food service sanitation managers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed a dead insect inside of a large steel empty container. Instructed to remove dead insect and wash rinse and sanitize said container prior to any use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11 observed accumulated grease and food debris located in between equipment located in the front food prep area. Instructed to clean.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machines located in the rear and front food prep areas. Instructed to locate.

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

Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no closed receptacle in the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in the women's toilet room.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed an uneven surface on the wall behind the 3 compartment sink by the front food prep/drink prep area. Instructed to make said surface smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed assorted food items inside refrigeration units no properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product name including bulk food containers.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths laying on prep table in the kitchen. Instructed to store wiping cloths in properly sanitized container in between use or when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a broken gasket on the right door of the 2 door cooler in the kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain the gasket of the 2 door cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the women restroom. Instructed to provide a covered receptacle in the women restroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to store all food at least 6 inches of the floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside surfaces of the flattop, grill, and the back of the drink machine, all in the front cook/counter area encase with grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors behind the cooking equipment in the front seating area with dirt, grime, and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- REACH IN COOLER .MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE OVERSIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST DISCARDED DISCOLORED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES ,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,SHELVING UNITS IN DRINK STATION AREA,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DRINK STATION AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND DAMAGED WALL NEAR LIGHT SWITCH IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM DOORS AND WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN CHANGING AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING DRAINLINE AT COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,POTS,BOXES,ETC.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON REAR LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- REACH IN COOLER .MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE OVERSIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST DISCARDED DISCOLORED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES ,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,INTERIOR PANELS OF BOTH ICE MACHINES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS AND COMPRESSOR UNIT,SHELVING UNITS IN DRINK STATION AREA,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,DRINK STATION AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR MATS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGOUT PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN LOWER WALL UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND DAMAGED WALL NEAR LIGHT SWITCH IN REAR PREP AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVER IN CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE GRAFITTI FROM DOORS AND WALLS IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN CHANGING AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING DRAINLINE AT COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT AND REAR YARD (TABLES,POTS,BOXES,ETC.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP IN DRINK STATION AREA.MUST PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Unwrapped and potentially hazardous food not re-served

Inspector’s note: Observed unwrapped and potentially hazardous foods (mixed peppers)being reserved. Observed a plastic container with peppers on table from a previous customer usage and then the male waiter picked up the container of peepers and went to refrigerator in dining area and added more peppers on top of already used peppers and reserved them to another customer at the table in front of me.instructed manager on no reserving of unwrapped potentially hazardous foods.(serious 7-38-005a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected during storage.observed uncovered raw breaded steak on a tray stored above uncovered cooked beef in a large plastic food storage container inside of 3- door reach in cooler.no visible leakage at this time.instructed manager to remove,cover and store raw foods below cooked foods to prevent cross cotamination.(serious 7-38-005a)

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 8 rodent droppings on basement floor mixed in with dirt along wall bases in basement and appx."1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of rear delivery door and left corner of front door.must remove droppings,clean and sanitize areas.rodent proof doors.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/28/18.(serious 7-38-020)

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert multiuse utensils on rear lower shelf of prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- reach in cooler .must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3- comp sink in rear dish washing/prep area.must remove oversized pots from premises that can't be submerged into 3- comp sink.must discarded discolored food storage containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from grill tables ,prep tables,coolers,interior panels of both ice machines,pipes of cooking equipment,walk in cooler fanguards and compressor unit,shelving units in drink station area,exterior of food storage containers.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from floor under,around,along wall bases throughout prep areas,drink station and basement.must remove water from basement floor near hot water tank and keep dry.must replace damaged floor mats where needed in prep areas

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

Inspector’s note: Must make ceiling smooth and easily cleanable in rear prep area.must clean debris from wall and ceiling vents througout prep areas.must repair or replace hole in lower wall under front prep area hand sink and damaged wall near light switch in rear prep area,missing outlet cover in ceiling in women's toiletroom.must remove grafitti from doors and walls in men's toiletroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing light shields in basement food storage area and end caps on lights in rear area near walk in cooler.must provide adequate lighting in changing area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide a hand sink with hot and cold running water in drink station area.must replace missing ventilation cover in women's toiletroom,missing drainline at compressor unit in walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize massive clutter on floors and along walls in basement and rear yard (tables,pots,boxes,etc)

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must remove foil from handle of ice scoop in drink station area.must place wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in basement storage area in need of cleaning to remove debris from behind storage shelves. Floors in front prep area in need of cleaning under cooking equipment. Floors in rear prep area in need of cleaning under the 3 compartment sink. Must clean and maintain floors clean at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in front prep area in need of cleaning to remove all food splatter. Must clean and maintain. Ceiling tiles in dinning area are stained and dusty. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Light in basement food storage in need of sheilding. Must correct and maintain.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in a clean sanitized container. Correct and maintain.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers who don not have city of chicago sanitation certificate must have food handler certificate. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All cooked/prepared foods that are held/stored more than 24 hours must be labeled and dated.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint the rusty shelf underneath prep table in rear food prep area. Replace all cutting boards with deep grooves in the surfaces. All plastic bags used to store uncovered foods must be food grade approved.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the interiors of both ice machines in front fruit and rear food prep areas, exteriors of all food contact equipment in rear food prep area(blenders, grinders,tenderizers etc). Remove all build-up from exteriors of all surfaces in front food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all dirt, debris, and spills from floors throughout basement areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all dirt, dust and debris(dead insects) from light shields throughout where present. Paint swinging doors leading into rear food prep area, and seal all large openings in painted brick walls in rear section of rear food prep area. Re-paint ceiling in rear food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide end caps for shielded lights where missing. Clean hood and filters above cooking equipment where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: All food handler(s) regardless of title that handle uncovered foods must wear hair restaint(s).

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

Inspector’s note: Outer openings not protected. Both front entry exit doors found with gaps greater than 1/4 inch underneath the bottom. Must repair making doors tight-fitting at the bottom to prevent rodent entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: All cooked/prepared foods that are held/stored more than 24 hours must be labeled and dated.

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

Inspector’s note: Paint the rusty shelf underneath prep table in rear food prep area. Replace all cutting boards with deep grooves in the surfaces. All plastic bags used to store uncovered foods must be food grade approved.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean the interiors of both ice machines in front fruit and rear food prep areas, exteriors of all food contact equipment in rear food prep area(blenders, grinders,tenderizers etc). Remove all build-up from exteriors of all surfaces in front food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all dirt, debris, and spills from floors throughout basement areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all dirt, dust and debris(dead insects) from light shields throughout where present. Paint swinging doors leading into rear food prep area, and seal all large openings in painted brick walls in rear section of rear food prep area. Re-paint ceiling in rear food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Provide end caps for shielded lights where missing. Clean hood and filters above cooking equipment where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: All food handler(s) regardless of title that handle uncovered foods must wear hair restaint(s).

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

Inspector’s note: : must clean light shield covers in the rear prep area,instructed to clean and maintain area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloth in sanitizing solution when not in use.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the outside grease container encrusted with grease on the top,lip,and lid of container ,this is a food source for rodents and other pest,serious violtion 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean light shield covers in the rear prep area,instructed to clean and maintain area

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloth in sanitizing solution when not in use

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the following surfaces to be soiled: the slicer, the sides of the fryer and grill, knives in the knife rack. Instructed to detail clean and maintain these surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken floor tiles in front of the ice machine. Repair/replace the tiles so the floor is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed accumulation of oil and food debris under the front cook line fryers.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several water stained ceiling tiles in the dining room. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed employee belongings being stored on food and food equipment shelving. Instructed to store employee belongings away from food and food contact surfaces.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on cutting boards in the front cookline and in the rear kitchen. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution between uses to minimize bacteria growth.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in front prep area and maintain. Clean floor in basement in the small storage rooms in the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ceiling vents in kitchen; clean vents. Clean vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in the rear prep area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the idph food handler training certificate. Info given.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to wipe the interior of the ice machine. Instructed to clean the slicer on the prep table in the rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in front prep area and maintain. Clean floor in basement in the small storage rooms in the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ceiling vents in kitchen; clean vents. Clean vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in the rear prep area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the idph food handler training certificate. Info given.

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 a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the rear exit door; instructed to replace broken door sweep on the outside of the door so that door is completely rodent proofed at the bottom. Serious violation 7-38-020 issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to wipe the interior of the ice machine. Instructed to clean the slicer on the prep table in the rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor in front prep area and maintain. Clean floor in basement in the small storage rooms in the basement.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the ceiling vents in kitchen; clean vents. Clean vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment in the rear prep area.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Instructed that all food handlers that are not city of chicago food service managers must obtain the idph food handler training certificate. Info given.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at juice bar stained, with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair/replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tile in front prep area. Instd to detail clean other ceiling tiles in same area, free of dust accumulation

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

Inspector’s note: Live large house flies (over 30) in basment dry storage area. Instd to remove flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Recommend to contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting board at juice bar stained, with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair/replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tile in front prep area. Instd to detail clean other ceiling tiles in same area, free of dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Employees personal belongings improperly stored (toilet paper, keys, phones, etc). Instd to keep in designated area.

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

Inspector’s note: The gasket of the two door prep cooler in the rear is dirty and damaged, sanitize area and replace torn gasket.

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

Inspector’s note: The wall behind the meat rotisserie has a grease buildup and the ceiling right above the walk in cooler fan covers is dirty, clean and sanitize said areas in detail.

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

Inspector’s note: The front prep kitchen light bulbs are not shielded, install light shields. The rear kitchen has inadequate lighting, repair or replace the fixture.

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

Inspector’s note: The front kitchen exhaust hood is leaking grease, repair the hood so the grease is draining into a leak proof container.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interior panel of ice machine and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean wall in rear prep area next to meat grinder.

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 PROPERLY STORE,INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN REAR KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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.THE WOODEN SHELVINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN ARE PEELING,RESEAL/REPAINT SHELVINGS SO IT IS SMOOTH,SANITARY ALSO REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT 2 DOOR COOLER SAME AREA,PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR 3 COMP SINK.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ON INTERIOR OF WALK-IN-COOLER.

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. THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS,METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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.DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA,PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA NOT ON SHELVINGS WHERE DRY FOODS ARE STORED.

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 BULK 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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT PREP COOLER & REAR 2- DOOR COOLER,MISSING LID ON SUMP PUMP.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,FOIL FROM SURFACES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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 VENTILATION VENTS & WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT,FILTERS AT HOOD,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL.

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 FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

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 STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILE IN JUICE AREA,WALL TRIM NEAR ICE MACHINE,WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,FRONT DOOR SWEEP.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA & GRAFFITY FROM DOORS OF BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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 PIPE & CONNECTORS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING FILTERS AT FRONT HOOD.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE CLOTHING IN PROPER AREA.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.CLEANING TOWELS.

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, MEAT SLICER, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, FRONT JUICE BAR AREA SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

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 SEAL WALK IN COOLER FLOOR, CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, AND TO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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 CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT COOKING AREA AND JUICE BAR AREA, AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS UNDER HOOD AT FRONT COOKING AREA, AND ALSO REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR, MAIN KITCHEN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.