Taqueria la Zacatecana

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in the main prep area to be disfigured and melted near the stove. Instructed to replace cutting board with board made of material that can withstand heat and maintain original shape and function under normal kitchen conditions and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed central counter (along main prep area) constructed of exposed, unsealed wood on nonfood-contact surfaces. Instructed to treat or paint wood or replace with material to maintain nonfood-contact surface smooth and easily-cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in the front prep area stored on milk crates directly on the floor. Instructed to replace milk crates to elevate fixed ice machine at least 6" above the floor to allow for adequate cleaning and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter of unnecessary items and nonfunctional equipment in the outdoor waste receptacle storage enclosure. Instructed to remove all items unnecessary to food operations and nonfunctional equipment and maintain outdoor waste enclosure free from clutter.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed paint peeling along ceiling surface of walk-in cooler area, not smooth and easily-cleanable. Instructed to remove or replace paint to maintain physical facility surfaces smooth and easily-cleanable in the walk-in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors beneath equipment in the rear storage area to be heavily soiled with dust and dried food debris. Instructed to clean floors and other physical facilities at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dust, dried food debris, and other soils and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light fixture in the rear storage area to be in poor repair, lighting of insufficient intensity. Instructed to repair or replace rear storage area light fixture to maintain lighting of adequate intensity for this area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting board in the main prep area to be disfigured and melted near the stove. Instructed to replace cutting board with board made of material that can withstand heat and maintain original shape and function under normal kitchen conditions and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed central counter (along main prep area) constructed of exposed, unsealed wood on nonfood-contact surfaces. Instructed to treat or paint wood or replace with material to maintain nonfood-contact surface smooth and easily-cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine in the front prep area stored on milk crates directly on the floor. Instructed to replace milk crates to elevate fixed ice machine at least 6" above the floor to allow for adequate cleaning and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter of unnecessary items and nonfunctional equipment in the outdoor waste receptacle storage enclosure. Instructed to remove all items unnecessary to food operations and nonfunctional equipment and maintain outdoor waste enclosure free from clutter.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed paint peeling along ceiling surface of walk-in cooler area, not smooth and easily-cleanable. Instructed to remove or replace paint to maintain physical facility surfaces smooth and easily-cleanable in the walk-in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors beneath equipment in the rear storage area to be heavily soiled with dust and dried food debris. Instructed to clean floors and other physical facilities at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dust, dried food debris, and other soils and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light fixture in the rear storage area to be in poor repair, lighting of insufficient intensity. Instructed to repair or replace rear storage area light fixture to maintain lighting of adequate intensity for this area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations from previous canvass inspection (inspection no. 2607938) on 11/22/2024 not corrected at time of current inspection: #51 5-204.12 observed no backflow preventer connected to ice machine located in front prep area. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations. #53 5-501.17 observed broken lid on garbage can in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition. Instructed to correct and maintain all core violations by the correct by listed on inspection reports. 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: Observed cutting boards in front prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer connected to ice machine located in front prep area. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken lid on garbage can in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grime on filters in hood over grill. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in front prep area covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer connected to ice machine located in front prep area. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed broken lid on garbage can in women's toilet room. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grime on filters in hood over grill. Instructed to correct and maintain in good condition.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2578579 dated 7/13/2023: #55 " instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles and clutter in basement storage area to prevent pest harborage and in rear outside area." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers including inside the walk-in cooler

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain metal storage racks with moldlike build-up in rear walk-in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove peeling paint on ceiling inside rear walk-in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles and clutter in basement storage area to prevent pest harborage and in rear outside area.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace non working lightbulb in rear prep/dishwashing area.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 observed no splashguard in between hand sink and utility mop sink at front prep area.must install a washable splashguard and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.instructed to remove rust and repaint or replace the shelves.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no splashguard in between hand sink and utility mop sink at front prep area.must install a washable splashguard and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee with no hair restraint in the food prep area. Instructed manager to provide hair restraints for all employees in the food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on the wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.instructed to remove rust and repaint or replace the shelves.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed gap openings on wall where floor meets underneath the 3-compartment sink at front prep area.must seal mentioned openings and remove peeling paint on ceiling in walk-in-cooler and maintain to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace water stained ceiling tiles in rear prep/dishwashing 3-compartment sink area.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from inspection report#2528736 dated:08/30/2021 #48--observed no sink stoppers available at 3 compartment sink located in rear dish area. Instructed to provide. #51--observed low water pressure at rear exposed handwashing sink located in dish area. Instructed to correct and maintain. #51--observed no backflow prevention device connected to mop sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations. #55--observed 2 broken coolers stored in yard behind building. Instructed to remove from premises. #55--observed build up of food debris and dirt on walls and floors in rear dish area and front prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition. Instructed to correct noted violations and maintain by 8/24/2022. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090,citation issued.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside walk-in cooler and prep cooler near grill. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard underneath pans of raw meat in walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove and use only smooth, cleanable surfaces throughout facility.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers available at 3 compartment sink located in rear dish area. Instructed to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at rear exposed handwashing sink located in dish area. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device connected to mop sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 broken coolers stored in yard behind building. Instructed to remove from premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and dirt on walls and floors in rear dish area and front prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers inside walk-in cooler and prep cooler near grill. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on site at time of inspection. Instructed to contract with a licensed pest control company, receive service, and maintain all necessary records on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard underneath pans of raw meat in walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove and use only smooth, cleanable surfaces throughout facility.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers available at 3 compartment sink located in rear dish area. Instructed to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low water pressure at rear exposed handwashing sink located in dish area. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device connected to mop sink. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, and regulations.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken and damaged ceiling tiles on ceiling of rear storage and dish room and long gap underneath wall of prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed 2 broken coolers stored in yard behind building. Instructed to remove from premises.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of food debris and dirt on walls and floors in rear dish area and front prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following core violations not corrected from previous inspection #2401263 dated 9/16/2020 :#10 " observed no hand washing signage at hand washing sink in men's and women's bathroom. Must provide." #56 " observed light bulb in walk in cooler not shatterproof. Must provide protective shielding on light bulb in walk in cooler in rear." #58 " observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide allergen training for employees who obtain the city of chicago food manager certificate." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in rear prep area with dark stains and deep grooves. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris in creases of gaskets in prep cooler in front prep area. Must clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed women's bathroom door not self closing. Must provide self closing device on door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed blood on floors from raw beef in walk in cooler in rear. Must detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed light bulb in walk in cooler not shatterproof. Must provide protective shielding on light bulb in walk in cooler in rear.

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

Inspector’s note: No splash guard between front prep area handwash bowl and mop sink. Must provide a splash guard between said handwash bowl and mop sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Some front prep area floor tiles damaged or missing also observed gap between wall and floor under front prep 3-compartment sink. Must replace all damaged floor tiles at front prep area and provide floor base seal at floor/wall under front 3-compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Basement floor cluttered throughout. Instructed manager must elevate all items off floor or remove items.

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

Inspector’s note: No splash guard between front prep area handwash bowl and mop sink. Must provide a splash guard between said handwash bowl and mop sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Some front prep area floor tiles damaged or missing also observed gap between wall and floor under front prep 3-compartment sink. Must replace all damaged floor tiles at front prep area and provide floor base seal at floor/wall under front 3-compartment sink.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Basement floor cluttered throughout. Instructed manager must elevate all items off floor or remove items.

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

Inspector’s note: Food and food equipment not protected from contamination during storage: observed open bags of tomatillos in both deep freezers with frost covering the interior bag covering the tomatillos. Manager voluntarily discarded 20# of food worth $40. Observed an employee bike leaning against a food storage rack with clean pot, pans, and utensils. Instructed to store personal items separate and away from preparation areas, food and food equipment storage areas, and in the kitchen. Manager relocated the bike to the basement storage area.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to elevate wet mops in between use for sanitary purposes.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/2 crack in between the stainless steel wall in the front prep area and the floor. Instructed to provide a baseboard or trim to provide a smooth, easily cleanable surface and to prevent food debris from falling into the crevice.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on exterior of prep area sinks. Must clean exterior of all sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tiles in front prep area by reach in cooler, dust build up on basement floor also observed dust/food build up on floor at rear prep area. Must repair damaged floor tiles at front prep area and clean floor under and around all equipment at rear prep and clean basement floor along all walls/corners.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tiles above rear prep area. Must replace all damaged water stained ceiling tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace small damaged cutting board located next to the grill at the front service area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize floor in the walk-in cooler floor to remove food stains at all corners.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky toilet handle at base in the men's restroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must declutter and better organize the basement area where the hot water heater tank is located and the front side of the basement as well to prevent pest harbourage. Also must do same at the back yard to remove metal construction material/debri to prevent same as stated above.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide food prep staff with their idph food handler's certificate at all times. Must provide for the next routine inspection.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace burned out light bulbs in the rear prep area and provide light shield for light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate stored items in basement storage areas,rear storage areas, at least 6" off the floor/wall throughout the premises 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: No pest control log book on site.instructed to provide a pest control log book with all required documents and maintained on site and available for inspection.also,the rear north exit door with a gap at bottom corner 1/4 mode of entry.instructed to rodent-proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry.serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace/repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler using a non-toxic finish and maintain. Instructed to provide splash guards between exposed hand sink and 3 comp sink and mop sink at front prep area and maintain. Remove ice build-up on condenser unit inside the walk-in-cooler,defrost and clean 1 door freezer stored at rear area, maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors along walls and in all corners throughout in need for further cleaning and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and sanitize walls/ceilings inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace burned out light bulbs in the rear prep area and provide light shield for light bulb inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Ventilation inside toilet rooms are not working.instructed to replace/repair and maintain.leak at pipe under handsink in mens toilet room.broken stoppers provided at three compartment sinks, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Elevate stored items in basement storage areas,rear storage areas, at least 6" off the floor/wall throughout the premises and maintain. Outside rear areas not properly maintained,remove unnecessary articles due to potential pest harborage and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Raw wood chipping counter shelves must be reseal, and must replace worn out chopping board, front prep area,

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean vents above cooking equipment and clean/replace stained cutting board, front prep area,

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide adequate lighting thru-out rear prep/dish washing areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted excessive clutter thru-out basement, instructed to remove unnecessary articles, clean and better organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored 6 inches off floors, and away from walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace worn out chopping board.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the cabinet by the register and organize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling and walls inside the walk i cooler with peeling paint. Must scrape peeling paint and maintain. Vent cover inside both washrooms with dust build-up. Must clean in detail and maintain. Missing cover for the vent inside the ladies washroom. Must provide cover.

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

Inspector’s note: No certified manager on site while preparing and serving potentially hazardous foods. Analicia valdez took the test last may 2012 and passed the test on august 2012 but no proof to show and no certificate of sanitation posted on the wall. Citation issued serious, 7-38-012.

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1098319 dated 5/15/12. #36- instructed to provide adequate lighting thru-out rear prep/dish washing areas. #41- noted excessive clutter thru-out basement. Instructed to remove unnecessary articles,clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off the floors,away from the walls. Citation issued serious 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide label/name of the product on all bulk containers in the food storage area. Also all the food containers inside the reach i cooler and walk in cooler needs label and date.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace worn out chopping board.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the cabinet by the register and organize and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cracked floor tiles thru-out the front prep area. Must replce floor tiles.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling and walls inside the walk in cooler with peeling paint. Must scrape peeling paint and maintain. Ceiling above the hood in the front cooking area with grease and stained. Must replace ceiling tiles. Must clean the walls behind the grill and cooking equipment. Vent cover inside both washroom with dust build-up,must clean in detail and maintain. Missing cover for the vent inside the ladies washroom. Must provide cover.

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

Inspector’s note: Burned out light bulbs in the rear prep area and front prep area and broken light shield in the prep rear area. Must replace light bulbs and light shield.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide adequate lighting thru-out rear prep/dish washing areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted excessive clutter thru-out basement, instructed to remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

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

Inspector’s note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. (preparing tacos, beans, rice, etc.) INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012. (all certificates provided are expired and no enrollment letter available at time of inspection.)

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #521208 dated 2-1-11, violations #30, must label prep foods inside walk in cooler. #32, must seal rusty bottom panels of prep tables, and wood storage shelves under front serving counters. #33, must clean-sanitize; coolers, freezer, bottom panels of prep tables, front serving area shelves, cooking equipment, cabinets under washroom hand bowls. #34, must clean floors thru-out premises. #35, must replace damaged ceiling panels thru-out premises and clean ceiling attachments. #38, must provide drain stoppers and seal rusty grease traps under 3part sinks. #41, must remove clutter thru-out rear prep/dish washing area and storage area, clean and organize. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls. Serious citation issued, 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed, clean multi-use utensils must be properly stored.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide splash guards between exposed hand sink and 3part sink and mop sink at front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean filters above cooking equipment at front prep area and remove peeling paint on walls and ceiling inside walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide adequate lighting thru-out rear prep/dish washing areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted excessive clutter thru-out basement, instructed to remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Instructed, cleaning towels must be properly 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 PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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 SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, ALSO SEAL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS.

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, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRONT SERVING AREA SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CABINETS UNDER WASHROOM HAND BOWLS AND SERVING COUNTERS.

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 REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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 REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS TRHU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.

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 LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT REAR 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 PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter thru-out rear prep/dish washing area and storage area, clean and organize. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove cardboard from front prep floor.

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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE SLICER REAR PREP AREA CLEAN AND DEFROST REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER (EXCESSIVE ICE).

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. REPLACE BROKEN TILES IN REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP.

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.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILES FRONT OVER SODA MACHINE. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.