Pass

Las Brisas del Mar

3207 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632

Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 8, 2026

Las Brisas del Mar was last inspected on July 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 8, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralPests

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

    Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed openings at entrance doors to facility. Observed opening at base of outer entrance door on 51st street and opening at base of outer southside entrance door from parking lot on eastside of facility. Instructed to seal all outer openings.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: 4-204.113: observed no data plate on low temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operation specifications.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink to the left of dish machine. Instructed to repair and maintain. Instructed 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: 6-501.11: observed missing grout in between floor tiles in eastside front prep/dishwashing area near double entrance. Instructed to smoothly replace grout in between floor tiles in said area for ease of cleanability.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed grease buildup on filters in hood in prep/dishwashing area with dish machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

27 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical7 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black moldlike substance on interior walls and shield of ice machine. Instructed to destroy ice, clean and sanitize interior of ice machine and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs foods, held at improper temperatures ranging between 46.6-55.2f. Observed cold tcs foods, tamales with cheese(55.2f), shredded cheese(49.6f), turkey hot dogs(48.1f), parmesan cheese(57.7f), pancake mix containing milk and eggs(49.7f) and refried beans(46.6-47.8f) held at improper temperature. Instructed all cold tcs food must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site manager voluntarily discarded and denatured food valued at $50 weighing 20lbs priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed openings at entrance doors to facility. Observed opening at base of outer entrance door on 51st street, opening at base of outer southside entrance door from parking lot on eastside of facility and in middle of banquet hall double entrance doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings.

      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 boxes and containers stored on floor in first floor and basement dry storage area. Instructed to elevate all food and non food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability.

      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 no data plate on low temperature dish machine. Instructed to provide an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the machine by the manufacturer that indicates the machine's design and operation specifications.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine test kit on premises. Instructed to provide and maintain on site at all times a test kit that accurately measures the concentration in mg/l of chlorine sanitizing solution. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink to the left of dish machine. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed leaking from drain underneath steamtable in prep/dishwashing area with dish machine. Instructed to repair and maintain. Observed no cold water pressure at left handwashing sink in men's basement washroom. Instructed to restore cold water pressure at left handwashing sink in men's basement washroom and maintain. Observed leaking drainpipe from left handwashing sink in women's basement washroom. Instructed 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 missing grout in between floor tiles in eastside front prep/dishwashing area near double entrance. Instructed to smoothly replace grout in between floor tiles in said area for ease of cleanability.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on filters in hood in prep/dishwashing area with dish machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine with residue. Instd to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water-stained ceiling tile in women's restroom. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings (purses) improperly stored with dry food storage/single service articles. Instd to store in designated area and maintain

      Official wording (code 28)

      Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing common name of dry food storage containers (bread crumbs, salt, etc). Instd to label with common name and maintain

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing covers for dry storage containers and containers at steam table. Instd to provide covers and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Utensils fully submerged in dry storage containers. Instd to use proper dispensing utensils and store properly (handle above the top of the food)

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

  5. Conditional

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE. DELIME DISH MACHINE.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER'S AND DINING AREA.CONTINUE TO GROUT NEW FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT AT MAIN PREP AREA HOOD.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FILTERS AT HOOD OF MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2566213 10/31/22 not corrected #still observed several expired food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain. #58-still observed no food allergen training for food manager.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  6. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE. DELIME DISH MACHINE.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN SALSA PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF EMPTY BOXES ON STAIR CASE AND FLOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE AND DISCARD PROPERLY DAILY TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENTS.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER'S AND DINING AREA.CONTINUE TO GROUT NEW FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FILTERS AT HOOD OF MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT AT MAIN PREP AREA HOOD.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2555219 5/4/22 NOT CORRECTED #10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP,TOILET ROOMS AND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #41-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 2 DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER AND MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR MAIN LINE PREP COOLER.#49- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES.#60 OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#57-Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  7. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 critical10 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat tcs foods such as shredded cheese.observed male food handler put cheese on several food orders with his bare hands.instructed to use deli paper,gloves or utensils. Product was discarded.(cos)(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no soap at hand sink in main rear prep area.soap was provided during inspection. Must provide and maintain at all times.(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 paper towels at main rear prep area hand sink .paper towels were provided during inspection. Must provide and maintain at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)(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 main rear prep area hand sink not accessible. Observed an apron,cutting glove and scraper inside of said hand sink basin.articles were removed during inspection.must keep accessible and maintained at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(consolidated violation)(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 hand washing sink with no hot nor cold running water at front bar/prep area. Water lines are not connected and faucet is wrapped with masking tape. Must repair and provide hot and cold running water for hand washing and maintain and remove tape.(priority 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no 90-day shellfish tags with two 5lbs.seperate pans of raw oysters inside of prep cooler and walk in cooler. Product was discarded.must keep tag with product until finished or last one sold,date and maintain.appx.10lbs. $120.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(cos)

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on floor inside of walk in cooler & freezer. Must elevate off of floor and store properly to prevent cross-contamination.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Must invert utensils stored on shelving units throughout prep area.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed male food handler handling ready to eat foods with bare hands instructed to provide utensils,deli paper or gloves.

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from all prep cooler,walk in cooler shelving units,storage shelves,dish racks,grill table. Delime dish machine.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe at hand sink and 3- compartment sink in salsa prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a massive amount of empty boxes on stair case and floor in rear area.must remove and discard properly daily to prevent harborage area for rodents.

      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 stained ceiling tiles in women's customer's and dining area.continue to grout new floor throughout rear prep/dish washing areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged filters at hood of main kitchen prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace or repair missing light shield in seafood prep area and burntout light at main prep area hood.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2555219 5/4/22 NOT CORRECTED #10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP,TOILET ROOMS AND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #41-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 2 DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER AND MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR MAIN LINE PREP COOLER.#49- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES.#60 OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#57-Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP AND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

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

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

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Clay bowls have been removed from premises.

      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: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 2 DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER AND MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR MAIN LINE PREP COOLER.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical11 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no 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

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Observed female food handler making tortilla on grill and removing them with bare hands and placing in baskets.also,observed male food handler getting handfulls of tortilla chips with bare hands from a large food container and placing them into baskets.must provide gloves or deli paper to handle ready to eat foods. Product was discarded by manager.(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand sinks in all prep and bar areas. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: STILL OBSERVED NO DATES NOTED ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN LAST SHELLFISH SOLD. INSTD TO HAVE The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served recorded on the tag or label.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • GeneralFood handling

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

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

      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 evidence of appx. 100 or more mice droppings on floor under 1st fl. Food storage shelving units,behind dish storage shelving units and live small flies on upper wall in mop sink closet. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 4/27/22.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • 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

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Gloves weren’t used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing gloves or using deli paper to handle ready to eat foods.

      Official wording (code 46)

      Gloves used properly

    • 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 1- door reach in cooler & 2 door seafood prep cooler and missing interior panel of 2- door main line prep cooler.

      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 several clay bowls used for food that doesn't state lead free.must discotinue use or provide lead free containers for food.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from steam tables,fryer cabinets,walk in cooler-fanguard covers,prep tables.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace slow drain at hand sink in salsa prep area,leaky faucet at 3- compartment sink in dish washing area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no lids on garbage cans in women's toilet rooms. Must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from ceiling in walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing and stained ceiling tiles in prep/ dish washing areas and men's toilet room,missing lower wall tiles in salsa prep area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several expired food handlers training for employees.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food manager.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing handwash signage at handwash sinks. Instd to provide signage and maintain handwash signs

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: NO DATES NOTED ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN LAST SHELLFISH SOLD. INSTD TO HAVE The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Door gasket of prep cooler in poor repair. Instd to repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

      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: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, on premises at this time. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed variety of prepared tcs foods held over 24hours not properly date marking/labels.all prepared tcs foods or not in the original container must be properly date marked with the date/day which the food shall be comsumed, sold or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disclosure by asterick, and foot note on menus at this time, (premises has the reminder printed on the menu at this time). Instructed to provide menu advisory, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no cover for the ladies toilet room receptacle, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the front dining area, instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  12. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Premises re using milk gallon containers to store salsa. Instd to use proper food grade containers for storage. Milk gallon containers are not reusable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive grease build up at cooking line, underneath/sides of flat top grill. Interior/exterior of fryers, cabinet and wheels. Instd to remove all grease and maintain clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

  13. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

      Inspector’s note: Exposed handsink in main prep area/cooking line not convenient or accessible, large bucket in basin of handsink. No soap or sanitary hand drying device at exposed handsink. Exposed handsink to be accessible , basin clear, and with soap and sanitary hand drying device at all times. Violation 7-38-030 critical.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Main 3-compartment sink currently in use, not maintained, pipe underneath heavily leaking into bucket/floor. Instd to repair and maintain same, free of leaks. Violation 7-38-030 serious.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Premises re using milk gallon containers to store salsa. Instd to use proper food grade containers for storage. Milk gallon containers are not reusable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Excessive grease build up at cooking line, underneath/sides of flat top grill. Interior/exterior of fryers, cabinet and wheels. Instd to remove all grease and maintain clean.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

  14. 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 raw wood door way from kitchern prep to rear storage area/ has raw wood storage shelves, instructed to seal all raw wood.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed #10 can opener in rear prep area not clean, instructed to clean and sanitize. Also clean hot holding cambros units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water in the following areas front bar, rear prep, dish area, instructed to remove standing water/dry mop.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damaged ceiling tiles thru-out 1st floor, basement party room, and restrooms in the basement, instructed to replace.

  15. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Facilities do not maintain proper temperature. Observed the walk-in cooler with an air temperature of 50f. The cooler was used to store potentially hazardous foods such as eggs and meat. Management instructed to repair and maintain the cooler below 40f. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures inside of the 1 door prep cooler and walk-in cooler. The following foods were observed at improper temperatures inside of the 1 door prep cooler: chicken at 47.4f, steak at 59.5f, eggs at 59.8f, ham at 49.8f. The following foods were observed at improper temperatures inside of the walk-in cooler: beans at 58.5f, soup at 46.2f, salsa at 54f, cheese at 50.8f, sour cream at 50f, eggs at 52.8f. Management voluntarily discarded approximately 150# of food worth $400. Critical violation 7-38-005a.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unhygienic food handling practices. Observed a food handling employee handle ready-to-eat foods (tortillas) with their bare hands after warming the tortillas on the flat top grill. Management instructed that no bare hand contact is allowed with ready-to-eat foods and to use gloves or other appropriate items to prevent bare hand contact. Critical violation 7-38-010a.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior of 2 door prep cooler and shelving above the cooler and steam table at the cook's line.

  17. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed being stored in non food grade containers, salsa being stored in milk containers with tape around the top in the walk in cooler. Instructed to store and label all food properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors thru out main prep and bar located outside the prep area with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor lighting in the walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Splashguard missing inbetween exposed handsink and dishmachine. Provide same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stock on floor. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches above the ground.

  18. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

      Inspector’s note: Observed low temp dish machine in use, not properly sanitizing located in the main food prep area, 0 ppm of chlorine when tested. Instructed to utlize 3-compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize equipment. Dish machine tagged by cdph. Citation issued critical violation 7-38-030.

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water on the east side of the building (includes two banquet halls, four customer bathrooms and two bar areas). Instructed to provide hot running water. Citation issued critical violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed being stored in non food grade containers, salsa being stored in milk containers with tape around the top in the walk in cooler. Instructed to store and label all food properly.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors thru out main prep and bar located outside the prep area with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed poor lighting in the walk in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Splashguard missing inbetween exposed handsink and dishmachine. Provide same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed stock on floor. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches above the ground.

  19. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed reach in refrigerator with an ambient air temperatire of 50.3 f. Unit tagged. 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: Observed potentially hazardous food including approximately 20 lbs of beef ranging from 45.6 f to 61.3 f valued at $100, approximately 10 lbs of chicken ranging from 45.0 f to 58.2 f valued at $50. All food discarded and denatured. 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: Observed reach in beer cooler in additional party room with standing water. Remove standing water, clean and maintain cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor drain cover in basement behind service bar in disreapir. Repair and maintain floor drian cover.

  20. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal opening around pipes in the hot water stoeage closet in rear to prevent rodent harborage

  21. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Dish washing machine in raer prep area not sanitizing properly has no sanitizing solution reading o ppm at this time machine will be taged must fax letter for tag removal fax#312-746-4240 attention arleen lopez,supervisor instructed not use dish machine citation issued7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must seal opening around pipes in the hot water stoeage closet in rear to prevent rodent harborage

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all walk-in coolers in rear and all reachin coolers in rear

  22. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some large food containers not labeled. Instructed to label them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the fryers, cabinet underneath hoods and filters above the cooking equipment in the prep area has some grease buildup on them. Defrost and clean the reachin freezers has ice buildup inside them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Clean the floor in the prep area under the heavy equipment and along the walls and in the corners has grease buildup on them. Clean the floor in the walkin freezer has food debris on it.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Some ceiling tiles are water stained in rear area and in the banquet hall in the basement. Instructed to replace them.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The left hand sink in the womens toilet in the basement pipe underneath is in poor repair has a small hole in it leaking water and the sink is pulling away from the wall. Instructed to repair or replace the pipe and secure the sink to the wall.

  23. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL THE CHIP CONTAINER IN THE WAITRESS AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN IT.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WAITRESS AREA ARE SLIPPERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.

  24. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Rusty grease trap at 3-compartment sink. Paint same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Countertop underneath flat top grill and handles if cooler not clean. Clean same.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cracked lightshield in main prep area. Replace same.

  25. Pass

    Tag Removal · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYER,STOVE, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,COOLER IN BANQUET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELF IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & AT ENTRY TO BANQUET HALL.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WALL BASE IN CHIP & SALSA AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALLBASE IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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 FAUCET AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

  26. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED FROZEN RAW SHRIMP BEING UNTHAWED WITH COLD RUNNING WATER IN HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED & HANDLED AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD FROM HAND SINK AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED A COMBINATION OF MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK & PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING FROM PANEL ON TO ICE .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN & SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE CLEAN & SANITIZED FAX A LETTER TO (312)746-4240.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

    • 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.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYER,STOVE, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,COOLER IN BANQUET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELF IN WALK IN FREEZER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & AT ENTRY TO BANQUET HALL.

    • 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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WALL BASE IN CHIP & SALSA AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALLBASE IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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 FAUCET AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.