La Altena

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jun 27, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed knife being stored between handsink and wall. Instructed not to store utensil between sink and wall. Manager corrected and had utensil washed, rinsed and sanitized.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in fresh meat department in need of replacing. Worn with deep cuts. Instructed to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

2. Oct 22, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Oct 10, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical10 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot tcs food displayed for service at improper temperature: 5 packs of tamales (98.8f-113.8f) on front counter and carnitas (114.6f-118f) under heat lamp. Instructed manager to discard. All hot tcs food must maintain 135f or above during preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed packaged food items not properly labeled with ingredients and displayed for customer service. Instructed manager to properly label all packaged items with ingredients, business name, address, etc

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor and inside cardboard trays near chip display rack. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed live cat inside cardboard tray next to canned peppers in basement dry storage area. Instructed manger to remove live cat from premises. Priority foundation 7-40-060 citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

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

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bowl used as dispensing utensil in bulk salsa container. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to prevent bare hand contact.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed multi-use containers stored inside utility sink. Instructed manager to remove, properly wash, rinse and sanitize all food equipment and utensils in 3-compartment sink.

     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: Observed deep grooved and stained cutting boards in basement prep area. Instructed manager to replace cutting boards and maintain.

     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 raw wood surfaces around hand washing sink in basement prep area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

     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 unused articles and equipment stored outside near walk-in coolers and freezer. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed large burner in basement with no ventilation hood. Instructed manager to store all cooking equipment under ventilation hood or remove from premises.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

4. Mar 28, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Mar 18, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   2 critical10 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in basement. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 8 packs of chicken tamales (86.3f) and 6 packs of corn tamales (75.9f) displayed for sale and stored at improper temperature on front counter. Instructed manager to discard approximatley 35lbs and $70 of product. All hot food must maintain 135f or above during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings scattered on floor, ledges and shelving units 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

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in sales, storage, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor and not inverted in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination .

     Official wording (code 45)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liners on shelving units. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units.

     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 worn and deep grooved cutting boards in meat prep area. Instructed manager to replace cutting boards and maintain.

     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 food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces ofslicer, grinder, meat display cooler, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainipipe under hand washing sink in basement 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: Observed excessive clutter in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, front and rear prep areas, outside and basement storage areas. Instructed mangaer to remove all unused articles and equipment properly organize all areas to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from report #2582677 on 10-2-24:10observed no hand washing sign at main prep area hand sink must provide and maintain. 47-must repair or replace worn door gaskets on walk in freezer observed over sized pots and kettles to large to be submerged in 3- compartment sink must provide a written procedure on how to properly sanitize multi-use utensils. 57-observed no food handlers training for new employees must provide and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Oct 2, 2023 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 : observed no hand washing sign at main prep area hand sink must provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on walk in freezer .

     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: 4-301.12 : observed over sized pots and kettles to large to be submerged in 3- compartment sink must provide a written procedure on how to properly sanitize multi-use utensils.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food handlers training for new employees must provide and maintain

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Sep 22, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical19 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • 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(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF SAID SINK,A JACKET AND WHITE STYROFOAM TRAYS INSIDE OF SAID SINK BASIN. ARTICLES & TABLE WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c)(CITATION ISSUED)(cos)

     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 washing sink in basement produce prep area.must install a hand sink with hot & cold running water,soap & towles and maintain.(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 washing sign at main prep area hand sink must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed table top hot holding unit at 109.8f no foods are being held in unit at this time. A held for inspection tag has been placed on unit.once repaired email:food@cityofchicago.org.(priority 7-38-005)(cos)

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for hot holding unit must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must label food repackaged food items with proper information given on sale.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 3 live cats (black & gray in color) walking around in basement food storage area,a box of cat food stored on crate in basement.must remove cats and food from premises.(priority 7-40-060)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more rat droppings on floor in garage food storage area under,around along sides of pallets and garbage dumpster.also,appx. 12-15 live large flies flying around premises.also 25 or more live small flies flying around produce on sales floor.appx. 10 or more mice droppings on floor under display shelf (homily).must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/22/23.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along bottom of front door ,outside food storage garage doors must make door tight fitting.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed styrofoam containers,plastic bags and wrap to store food inside stored outside in elements must bring inside of business to store to prevent cross contamination.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed food boxes stored on floors in walk in cooler & freezer must elevate off of floor "6" inches.

     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 when not in use.

     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 multi-use utensils stored throughout premises.

     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 and pitted cutting board used for produce in basement.

     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 repair or replace worn door gaskets on walk in freezer and reach in freezer.

     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 eliminate crates used for food storage throughout premises and walk in cooler & freezer and provide adequate shelving units.

     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: Observed over sized pots and kettles to large to be submerged in 3- compartment sink must provide a written procedure on how to properly sanitize multi-use utensils.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from meat slicer,saw machine, prep tables, storage shelves, deli display unit.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage dumpster lid missing on dumpster must repair or replace to be tight fitting.(priority foundation 7-38-020(b)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall bases in rear prep area.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

     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 food handlers training for new employees must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Sep 20, 2022 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Sep 12, 2022 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   3 critical5 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood source

     Food came from an unapproved source.

     Inspector’s note: Observed chorizos hanging in deli department drying out at room temperature and premises has no lab work for this process. Instructed to discard, denature, and provide lab documention for procedure as required. Priority citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 11)

     Food obtained from approved source

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at imprpoper internal temperature such as 30lbs of pork carnitas at 109.2f. Product was discarded and denatured. See below violation.

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed inside four door reach in cooler various tcs foods at improper internal temperatures: milk at 57.1f, sour cream at 59.5f, flan at 57.5f, yogurts at 56.4f, cottage cheese at 60.2f, and chorizo at 60.1f. A total of 300lbs of packaged product at cost of $900 were discared and denatured. Priority citations issued 7-38-005.

     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 four door reach in cooler at imprpoper internal air temperature at 50f. Said cooler holds tcs foods. Cooler was tagged/held for inspection. Priority citation issued 7-38-005.

     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 45 small live flies scattered on the produce in the front selling area, noted 15 large flies scattered through out premises. Instructed manager to remove and detail clean affected area. Also have premises service by pest control. Priority foundation citation issue #7-38-020(a).

     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: Observed premises using milk crates for elevation. Must use racks and/or pallets for proper cleaning and monitoring underneath.

     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 detail clean and sanitize cutting boards freqently.

     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 rear fryer area floors with debris build up. Also must detail clean fruit display area and storage shelving in the rear. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jun 26, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(o) observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide an employee health policy that includes a signed acknowledgement from each employee. Priority foundation 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: 2-501.11 observed no written procedure on site nor adequate supplies for responding to vomit and diarrhea events that can potentially occur inside of the facility. Instructed to provide. 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: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the front and rear hand washing sinks. Instructed to provide.

      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: 3-501.17 observed time/temperature control for safety ready to eat foods (shrimp ceviche) out of the original packaging and held for over 24 hours without a label that contains a discard date. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      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: 3-601.11 observed no ingredient labels on the prepackaged time/temperature control for safety foods (shrimp ceviche) located in the reach in cooler in the food prep area. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11(b:5) observed no allergen warning labels on the prepackaged shrimp ceviche located for sale in the reach in cooler. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed broken and missing air curtains located in the rear and in the walk in coolers and freezers. Instructed to replace broken and missing air curtains.

      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: 4-603.15 observed pots too large to submit into the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove large equipment or install a larger 3 compartment sink that is large enough to submerge the largest piece of equipment or provide a written procedure on how the facility washes, rinses and sanitizes the large equipment.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed the floors in the basement and in the front and rear food prep area with minor accumulated dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean along the walls in all corners and under all shelves.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed no food handlers certificates for three male food handlers. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

11. May 25, 2018 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the meat slicer and meat saw on the prep table in the butcher area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor in cooking area under large fryer kettles. Clean floors in basement under and around storage shelves and other equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean walls around and behind cooking equipment in kitchen area. Clean wall around and behind furnace in kitchen area. Clean ventilation fan on the ceiling of the washroom to remove dust observed.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must organize and maintain front area of basement; remove unnecessary items from areas to avoid clutter.

12. May 17, 2017 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitized the meat slicer of old food debris,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors inside all walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer ,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the walls in the rear prep area,of grease and food spills,instructed to clean and maintain area

13. May 10, 2017 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Obsseved the outside garbage dumpster with the lid cover bent,unable to close lid cover tight,instructed to repair cover serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitized the meat slicer of old food debris,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors inside all walk-in coolers and walk-in freezer ,along wall base and corners,instructed to clean and maintain area

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the walls in the rear prep area,of grease and food spills,instructed to clean and maintain area

14. Dec 16, 2016 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

15. Dec 9, 2016 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted 10 live roaches inside premises on the wall in the toilet room, inside a storge bin and on display equipment. Must remove and clean clean affected areas. Also noted dead roaches inside the dairy reach in cooler. Serious citation issued #7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the interior of display coolers dirty. Must clean and maintain

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE 1st FL AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILL,LITTER AND DEBRIS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Walls need detail cleaning in both rear prep areas to remove food debris and grease.

16. May 20, 2016 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted the following equipment dirty: deli slicer,prep table,display shelving and interior of fresh meat cooler. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out prep and storage areas to remove debris and spills. Also clean interior of walk in cooler and freezer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

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

17. Jun 2, 2015 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean all display shelves throughout premises and clean meat slicer of old food debris,instructed to clean and manintai equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the light shield covers in the meat prep area of dust

18. May 26, 2015 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 outside garbage dumpsters overflowing preventing lid closure,this is a food source for rodents and other pest,serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean all display shelves throughout premises and clean meat slicer of old food debris,instructed to clean and manintai equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the light shield covers in the meat prep area of dust

19. Nov 10, 2014 Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: 4-door reach-in cooler by meat dept holding at 44 degrees. Instructed to remove all products found at improper temperatures and adjust thermostat or contact repairman. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Milk-45.1f, 46.6f, eggs-44.8f, yogurt-45.4f- all products noted must be stored at 40 degrees or below. All product found at improper temperatures discarded. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior of meat counter and prep table of old food debris,especially between runners of doors at meat counter,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean floors in the meat prep area, along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide light shield covers for bulbs at the open produce display cooler

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers inside all cold holding units

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area

      Inspector’s note: During investigation observed 6 customers enter food prep area while orders were being prepared. Must install a barrier at entry way into food prep area.

20. Sep 19, 2014 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Air temperature taken of hot holding unit,which has potentially hazardous foods inside is not maintaing proper temperature,reading 100.2f,critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Internal temperature taken of carnitas insde hot holding unit was 116.8f,food item was denatured and destroyed during inspection,total weight 24lbs total cost $60.00,critical violation 7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior of meat counter and prep table of old food debris,especially between runners of doors at meat counter,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Detail cleran floors in the meat prep area,along wall base and corners

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Provide light shield covers for bulbs at the open produce display cooler

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Provide thermometers inside all cold holding units

21. Apr 2, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Interior ceiling/walls not clean in produce cooler.must clean/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Storage room in basement too cluttered with unnecessary articles.potential pest harborage area.must organize room and anything not using remove.also stairs in rear prep leading to owners apt not clean,clutter of storage.must remove.

22. Dec 10, 2012 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed meat deli slicer located between 2 raw meat processing areas.must install a barrier on each side of slicer or re-locate deli slicer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors areas in basement not clean.must clean

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ceiling light in rear prep not shielded.must install shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dusty vent in front prep over deli meat slicer.must clean/maintain.

23. Aug 10, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN REAR YARD COOLERS PRODUCE, AND MEAT/DAIRY COOLER

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.NEED TO REPLACE STAINED TILES FRONT, CLEAN WALLS REAR AROUND 3 COMP., BAND SAW, AND THE 2 SLICERS ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS