Carniceria Aguacalientes

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed insect control devices hanging from ceiling meat prep area. Instructed manager to remove all insect control devices from meat prep area.

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 storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers and food items not covered in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to cover all food items to prevent contamination.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in hot food and meat prep areas. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing soltuion between uses.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed styrofoam cup and bowl used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to protect food from contamination. Observed ice scoop handle laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to properly store ice scoop handle upright to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed large multi-use pots stored on floor in rear prep area. Instructed manager to re-wash, rinse, sanitize all multi-use equipment and elevate all multi-use equipment and utensils off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on interior and exterior surfaces of ice machine in second floor storage. Observed damaged door gaskets on liquor walk-in cooler door and reach-in cooler along east wall in sales area. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers in second floor storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wood surfaces on multi-use equipment storage shelving. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on shelving units inside walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove all cardboard from shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several large pots, containers and equipment too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to properly, wash, rinse and sanitize all large equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed low hot water pressure at handwashing sink in second floor staff washroom and at right handwashing sink outside washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed stripped faucet handle on 3-compartment sink in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women and unisex staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in all women and unisex staff washrooms.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing lids on outside garbage dumpster. Instructed manager to replace all missing lids on dumpster. Outside garbaged dumpster shall be covered with tight-fitting lids. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles and damaged floor tiles near rear exit door in kitchen. Observed missing ceiling tiles in second floor storage area. Instructed manager to repair/replace all missing and damaged floor and ceiling tiles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fan not operable in second floor staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan and maintain.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed insect control devices hanging from ceiling meat prep area. Instructed manager to remove all insect control devices from meat prep area.

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 storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed styrofoam cup and bowl used as dispensing utensils. Instructed manager to provide long handle dispensing utensils to protect food from contamination. Observed ice scoop handle laying on ice inside ice machine. Instructed manager to properly store ice scoop handle upright to prevent contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust deposits on interior and exterior surfaces of ice machine in second floor storage. Observed damaged door gaskets on liquor walk-in cooler door and reach-in cooler along east wall in sales area. Observed ice buildup in chest freezers in second floor storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed wood surfaces on multi-use equipment storage shelving. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed several large pots, containers and equipment too large to submerge in 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide alternative method to properly, wash, rinse and sanitize all large equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed stripped faucet handle on 3-compartment sink in meat prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women and unisex staff washrooms. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in all women and unisex staff washrooms.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles and damaged floor tiles near rear exit door in kitchen. Observed missing ceiling tiles in second floor storage area. Instructed manager to repair/replace all missing and damaged floor and ceiling tiles.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed ventilation fan not operable in second floor staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed opening at the front doors in the corners. Must seal to prevent possible entry points for pests.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the front display freezer with ice build up. Must defrost and clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors inside the walk in cooler needs cleaning to remove spills and/or debris.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the front filter above the fry is dirty. Must clean the remove debris.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the front prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with missing lids. Instructed to correct, replace, and maintain to ensure tight-fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-307.11: missing splashguard inbetween handwash and prep sink in bar area. Instd to provide and maintain

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-205.15: leak at pipe underneath prep sink in bar area. Instd to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 large section of missing tiles on floor in meat/deli area. Instd to repair so as surface to be even, smooth, easily cleanable and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Missing splashguard inbetween handwash and prep sink in bar area. Instd to provide and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Clean multi use plates and bowls not being air dried as required. Observed water accumulation on plates and bowls on storage shelf. Instd to store such multi use equipment in a self-draining position that allows air drying.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe underneath prep sink in bar area. Instd to repair and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Large section of missing tiles on floor in meat/deli area. Instd to repair so as surface to be even, smooth, easily cleanable and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils for portioning (bowls, spoons, containers) stored inside food items. Instructed person in charge to remove and store properly.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grime and food debris on gaskets of coolers in front cooking area and rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women's washroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle for sanitary products in women's washroom and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report # 2531512 dated:9/16/2021; #47 cutting boards at front cooking prep area heavily stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace boards and maintain same. #51 preparation/dump sink missing in bar area. Instd to provide same and maintain. #55 floor in grocery section in aisles with raw concrete and uneven surfaces. Floor in front of walk in cooler with missing tiles. Instd to repair floor through out so as to be a non porous, smooth, even, easily cleanable surface. Missing and stained ceiling tiles in rear prep areas. Instd to replace and maintain. Wall base through rear in disrepair not tight fitting to wall. Instd to repair wallbase/coving and maintain. Instructed person in charge to come into compliance with all previous violations and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed utensils for portioning (bowls, spoons, containers) stored inside food items. Instructed person in charge to remove and store properly.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of grime and food debris on gaskets of coolers in front cooking area and rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in women's washroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle for sanitary products in women's washroom and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from report # 2531512 dated:9/16/2021; #47 cutting boards at front cooking prep area heavily stained and with deep, dark grooves. Instd to replace boards and maintain same. #51 preparation/dump sink missing in bar area. Instd to provide same and maintain. #55 floor in grocery section in aisles with raw concrete and uneven surfaces. Floor in front of walk in cooler with missing tiles. Instd to repair floor through out so as to be a non porous, smooth, even, easily cleanable surface. Missing and stained ceiling tiles in rear prep areas. Instd to replace and maintain. Wall base through rear in disrepair not tight fitting to wall. Instd to repair wallbase/coving and maintain. Instructed person in charge to come into compliance with all previous violations and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy equipment in front prep area in need of cleaning. Must remove dried food debris and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all plumbing features in need of cleaning in employee toilet room. Must maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive trash on floors and excessive boxes stored on floors throughout 2nd floor storage. Instructed to organize said area, remove unnecesary items and maintain free of clutter

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy equipment in front prep area in need of cleaning. Must remove dried food debris and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed all plumbing features in need of cleaning in employee toilet room. Must maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage receptacle without lid/covering during time of inspection. Instructed to provide a tight fitted lid and maintain in order to prevent pest harborage. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020 (b). Citation issued.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive trash and food debris on ground around outside receptacles during time of inspection. Instructed to clean and maintain refiuse area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive trash on floors and excessive boxes stored on floors throughout 2nd floor storage. Instructed to organize said area, remove unnecesary items and maintain free of clutter.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed red cutting board in the rear kitchen area and white cutting board in the front cook prep area with deep grooves and disrepair. Instructed to replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black crates being used to store food items and elevate food items off of the floor. Instructed to remove and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed non-food contact surfaces of the deep fryer and sides of the coolers in the front cook/prep area with an accumulation of food residue and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Observed repackages items for sale not labeled in grocery area (lard and mole); spices and other bulk items in containers not labeled with product name. Instructed to Label food items.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Observed missing splash guard in meat department hand sink. Instructed person in charge to obtain, install and maintain splash guard on both sides of hand sink. Ob served over size pots in facility that can not fully submerge in three compartment sink. Must remove oversize cooking pots from facility that can not fully submerge in three compartment sink. Observed exposed kitchen directly next to patron restroom, no barrier/door. Must install a door/closure for exposed kitchen section. Observed rusted shelving throughout prep area and walk in cooler. Must repair, replace or remove rust. Observed damaged gaskets on beer reach in cooler on sales floor. must replace or repair gaskets.Observed a string used to open walk in cooler door in rear prep area.Must provide a door handle.Must remove rust from all walk in cooler shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Must grout floors throughout prep areas & walk in coolers and make concrete floors smooth and easily cleanable where needed.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Observed dirt,old food debris and dust on all walls and touch point area in prep area, ware wash area and walk in coolers. Must clean and maintain. Observed missing and damaged wall tiles and bases/coving. Must repair, replace and maintain.Must enclose waste pipe noted in liquor/grocery walk in cooler which is above storage.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Observed non functional lights in all three hoods in front prep area; lights in rear prep area non functional above prep table. Missing light shields in food prep areas. Must obtain and install shields. Must repair light and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Missing hand sink in rear walk in cooler meat grinding area and the wait station dish washing area. Must obtain, install and maintain hand sink with hot and cold running water connected to city plumbing.Missing sink stoppers at all 3- compartment sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food not protected during storage, service and displayed. Food handler preparing ready to eat salsa in customer dining area; food handler stored gordita in container lined with dirty apron and wrapped with bath towel in front prep area; salt stored inside single use chemical bucket container in rear kitchen area; cooked smoked meat stored next to raw meat in sale display case in meat department area; raw fish stored over ready to eat salad in rear kitchen area one door reach in cooler; chemical stored above food and food prep area in meat department and front cook line area; chemicals stored with dry food items on second floor food storage area. Instructed person in charge to ensure chemical are stored away from food items and maintain proper food storage practices. Observed waste pipe in liquor/grocery walk in cooler with food stored directly underneath. Instructed person in ch

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

Inspector’s note: Observed facility not pest/rodent proof 1/4 to 1 inch gap on bottom of rear kitchen exit door near three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to rodent/pest proof facility. Serious Violation 7-38-020.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: Observed on chemical test kit in facility for checking sanitizer residual ppm's. Instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain test kit in facility. Serious Violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink in rear wait station dish area grease trap over flowing from lid pooling water onto floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain three compartment sink grease trap. Observed far rear kitchen three compartment sink hot water faucet broken and broken seem on drain board far left side. Instructed person in charge to repair faucet as well as weld seem and maintain three compartment sink. Serious Violation 7-38-030

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

Inspector’s note: Previous Minor violation not corrected from inspection #2088565 dated 9/21/17. #32-NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THEY CHOP THE STEAK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #33-COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO THE FLAT TOP GRILL TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN THE SIDES AND UNDER THE GRILL. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOORS IN THE GLASS DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE FLOORS ARE EXPOSED CEMENT THAT IS NOT SMOOTH. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #35-CEILING TILES ON THE GROCERY SIDE ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE STAINED, IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING. CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. Serious Violation 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed repackages items for sale not labeled in grocery area (lard and mole); spices and other bulk items in containers not labeled with product name. Instructed to Label food items.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed missing splash guard in meat department hand sink. Instructed person in charge to obtain, install and maintain splash guard on both sides of hand sink. Ob served over size pots in facility that can not fully submerge in three compartment sink. Must remove oversize cooking pots from facility that can not fully submerge in three compartment sink. Observed exposed kitchen directly next to patron restroom, no barrier/door. Must install a door/closure for exposed kitchen section. Observed rusted shelving throughout prep area and walk in cooler. Must repair, replace or remove rust. Observed damaged gaskets on beer reach in cooler on sales floor. must replace or repair gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt,old food debris and dust on all walls and touch point area in prep area, ware wash area and walk in coolers. Must clean and maintain. Observed missing and damaged wall tiles and bases/coving. Must repair, replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed non functional lights in all three hoods in front prep area; lights in rear prep area non functional above prep table. Missing light shields in food prep areas. Must obtain and install shields. Must repair light and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Missing hand sink in rear walk in cooler meat grinding area and the wait station dish washing area. Must obtain, install and maintain hand sink with hot and cold running water connected to city plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: New cutting board needed in front prep area where they chop the steak. Must replace and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in the front area in need of detail cleaning to the flat top grill to remove all grease build up. Must clean the sides and under the grill. Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove grease build up. Correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in the glass dish washing area must be smooth and esily cleanable. The floors are exposed cement that is not smooth. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Ceiling tiles on the grocery side are in need of replacing where stained, in poor repair or missing. Ceiling tiles in dining area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leak at the handsink in the fresh meat department area. Leak at p-trap. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of grout at the 3 compartment sink. Must correct and maintaian.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tiles in 2nd floor storage at ice machine. Hood ventilation at front prep and rear prep in need of cleaning to remove all grease. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights needed in prep kitchen walk in cooler. Must correct and maintain

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

Inspector’s note: Found 10-12 mouse droppings in upstairs storage area, found open bait in liqour storage area, and found 3-4 fruit flies in rear beverage area. All areas in need of cleaning to remove all activity, bait must be stored properly. Serious violation 7-38-020

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

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from august 19, 2016 report#1950818 #33 clean interiors and exterior of both ice machines(on 2nd floor and in small bar area in dining room).#38 repair all leaky faucets at 3 compartment sinks. Repair leaky pipe near condenser on the ceiling in beer cooler. #41 all stock and articles on floors in second floor storage areas must be stored elevated 6 inches off the floors. #45 all food handlers working on premises that are not certified food service mgrs must meet the idph food handler requirements. Must correct all previous minors and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area in need of grout at the 3 compartment sink. Must correct and maintaian.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing ceiling tiles in 2nd floor storage at ice machine. Hood ventilation at front prep and rear prep in need of cleaning to remove all grease. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights needed in prep kitchen walk in cooler. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: All prepared foods and foods taken from original containers and stored for more than 24 hours in coolers must be properly labeled and dated.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all aluminum foil from shelves in rear food prep area and clean or paint surfaces if rusty. Paint rusty shelves and surfaces inside walk-in meat cooler in rear. Replace shelves in dish washing area in rear food prep area which are rusty due to missing plastic coating. Remove all excessive icy build-up inside all deep freezers throughout where present. Paint all rusty exteriors of grease traps where present.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interiors and exterior of both ice machines(on 2nd floor and in small bar area in dining room).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment on both floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean debris and dead insects from all light shields throughout where present. Clean, paint, or replace all wall panels and ceiling tiles in rear main food prep area(heavily stained). Clean grease build-up from interior of hood and shields on the lights in rear food prep area.paint rusty door to walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair all leaky faucets at 3 compartment sinks. Repair leaky pipe near condenser on the ceiling in beer cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: All stock and articles on floors in second floor storage areas must be stored elevated 6 inches off the floors.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: : all food handlers working on premises that are not certified food service mgrs must meet the idph food handler requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: Improper pest control observed on premises on second floor in large storage room. 100 mice droppings found scattered along the bases of the walls, in corners, on top of base boards, on and underneath storage pallets throughout this area. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas, seal any openings found in walls, bases boards and floors and request visit from pest control company. Serious violation.

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

Inspector’s note: Massive grease and debris found on lid exterior of grease receptacle in outside grease storage area. Must keep the exterior of the receptacle clean.serious violation 7-38-020.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit for dish washing areas provided at time of investigation. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Inspector’s note: All prepared foods and foods taken from original containers and stored for more than 24 hours in coolers must be properly labeled and dated.

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

Inspector’s note: Remove all aluminum foil from shelves in rear food prep area and clean or paint surfaces if rusty. Paint rusty shelves and surfaces inside walk-in meat cooler in rear. Replace shelves in dish washing area in rear food prep area which are rusty due to missing plastic coating. Remove all excessive icy build-up inside all deep freezers throughout where present. Paint all rusty exteriors of grease traps where present.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean interiors and exterior of both ice machines(on 2nd floor and in small bar area in dining room).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors throughout along the bases of the walls, in corners, underneath and behind all heavy equipment on both floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean debris and dead insects from all light shields throughout where present. Clean, paint, or replace all wall panels and ceiling tiles in rear main food prep area(heavily stained). Clean grease build-up from interior of hood and shields on the lights in rear food prep area.paint rusty door to walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair all leaky faucets at 3 compartment sinks. Repair leaky pipe near condenser on the ceiling in beer cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: All stock and articles on floors in second floor storage areas must be stored elevated 6 inches off the floors.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Ice scoops for all ice machines must be properly stored in clean covered containers to prevent contamination.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: All food handlers working on premises that are not certified food service mgrs must meet the idph food handler requirements.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 30 gnats on the wall located in the meat prep area. Instructed to contact pest control for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves and pipes in the meat walk in cooler located in the rear. Observed cardboard being used as a shelf lining in the produce area. Instructed to make surface smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed shelving with a brownish build up located in the meat deli walk in cooler. Observed cutting boards with deep dark grooves in the meat prep area. Instructed to clean shelves and replace cutting boards and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed floors with food and dirt build up along the wall and in all corners of the meat deli walk in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no light shields on the lightbulbs directly above the produce located in the grocery area. Instructed to provide light shields and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a minor leak from the faucet of the 3 compartment sink located in the rear. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed stock (cases of soda, water) stored on the floor of the dry storage area. Instructed to elevate everything at least 6 inches from the ground and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed loose rubber gaskets at the three door dairy cooler on the selling floor; repair or replace rubber gaskets. Observed an open seam in the wood chopping block in the front prep (cooking) area; seal, resurface or replace so that open seam is closed.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in rear kitchen prep area need cleaning to remove splatter around sinks and behind cooking equipment and remove dust from ceiling; clean walls and ceiling.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the middle compartment of the three comp sink outside of the rear kitchen prep area and a leak from the third compartment of the three comp sink in the butcher area; repair both leaks.

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

Inspector’s note: Properly label and date all cooked product and also packaged mole sauce on display.

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

Inspector’s note: Concrete floor in meat/deli area and numerous floor tiles missing in rear cooking prep area. Instd to repair floor, replace tiles so as surface to be even, smooth, and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing wall tiles near 3-compartment sink and along base of taqueria exterior prep area walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaks at 3-compartment sink faucets. Leak noted under pipe at 3-compartment sink. Repair same. Provide splashguard inbetween handsink and 3-compartment sink in rear area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide internal thermometers for all small prep coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: Rear exit door not rodent proof, approx 1/2 inch gap noted at bottom of door. Instd to rodent proof same so as to be tight fitting. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: Properly label and date all cooked product and also packaged mole sauce on display.

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

Inspector’s note: Large wood butcher block in taqueria prep area worn beyond repair, large hole noted in same. Instd to remove same. Rust noted at exterior panel of ice machine and on bottom of prep tables in rear remove rust. All cutting boards need to be cleaned and sanitized, remove all deep, dark grooves, or replace boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Raw concrete floor in meat/deli area and numerous floor tiles missing in rear cooking prep area. Instd to repair floor, replace tiles so as surface to be even, smooth, and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing wall tiles near 3-compartment sink and along base of taqueria exterior prep area walls.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaks at front exposed handsink and 3-compartment sink faucets. Leak noted under pipe at 3-compartment sink. Repair same. Provide splashguard inbetween handsink and 3-compartment sink in rear area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Provide internal thermometers for all small prep coolers.

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

Inspector’s note: The front prep area baseboards are removed pending replacement, complete repairs so the baseboards are smooth and sanitary.

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

Inspector’s note: There are water stained tiles along the west end, clean and repair the ceilings and maintain them regularly.

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

Inspector’s note: In the butcher shop walk in cooler dirty, mildewing buildup was observed on the pipe insulation above the grinder hopper, strong smelling meat grinder parts are stored behind a dirty pipe behind the grinder and the ceiling and barrel racks are dirty and unsanitary. Take apart the meat grinder and wash, rinse and sanitize it and the entire grinding area of the walk in cooler until it is clean and sanitary. Assess any additional repairs that can help maintain the above area in sanitary condition. The front steam table has an open steam table area accessible to the customers, install a protective sneeze guard. The cooked tortillas are covered with a colored, stained bath towel. Replace said with a clean, light colored napkin or cloth that is is visibly clean and sanitary in appearance.

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

Inspector’s note: The forks in the front counter area are stored handle down, store the forks handle up in the container.

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

Inspector’s note: The kitchen table shelving is chipped, repaint the shelf.

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

Inspector’s note: The butcher floors are wet, dry out the floors. The front prep area baseboards are removed pending replacement, complete repairs so the baseboards are smooth and sanitary.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear kitchen ceiling has a heavy dust buildup and there are water stained tiles along the west end, clean and repair the ceilings and maintain them regularly.

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

Inspector’s note: The light shields above the grill area are missing pieces, repair of replace the light shields or obtain shatter proof bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean vents above cooking equipment in main kitchen in rear where needed, clean interior bottom of fryers to remove grease, clean under grills where needed in food prep areas. Clean curtain and shelf in walk-in cooler to remove splattered sauce.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floor around cooking equipment in rear main kitchen. Clean (dry) floor in walk-in unit in main kitchen where needed from condensation build-up from compressor.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean wall in walk-in cooler in main kitchen to remove splattered sauce.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet neck at three comp sink in rear behind washrooms in corner, repair faucet knob in mens room for hot running water (water shut off at valve due to constant running of water since knob is broken).

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME FROM REPORT #547592 8/3/11.

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 LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & DESSERT.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINKS,DRAIN BOARDS OVER ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,RUST FROM PREP TABLES ,SHELVING UNITS, GRILL TABLE,RUSTY GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP SINKS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES & WALLBASES IN REAR PREP AREA & MEAT PROCESSING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS,FOIL FROM SURFACES,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN MEAT COOLER,BEER WALK IN COOLER,DESSERT COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

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 CAN OPENER,ALL SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS,FRYERS,MICROWAVES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES,FANGUARD COVERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS & WALK IN COOLERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,WALL VENT IN REAR PREP AREA,PALLETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

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 UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL WALLS & WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS & THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA & COOLERS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES AND SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS.

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 COMPRESSOR LINE IN REAR PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK NEAR MEAT PROCESSING AREA,VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN 2ND FL. TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE MISSING SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR LARGE POT SANITATION.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD & HOT HOLDING UNITS & PROBE FOR FOOD.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES & CLUTTER FROM UNDER STAIR CASE & ALONG WALLS AT COOLERS & PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS ON SALES FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOMS.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4-LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN & OUT OF BROKEN WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND GRILL,1- LIVE CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO 20-25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES & HOUSE FLIES IN ALL PREP AREAS,PRODUCE DISPLAY AREAS ON FRUIT & ONIONS,UNDER HAND SINKS NEAR ELECTRICAL BOX,ALSO MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOOR,PALLETS,SHELVING UNITS IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,UNDER & NEXT TO MILK DISPLAY UNIT,BREAD DISPLAY,POP DISPLAY,CANDLE DISPLAY,LIQUOR DISPLAY,CASHIER BOOTH,2ND FL. STORAGE AREA,PRODUCE DISPLAY UNITS.ALSO FRONT SOUTH EAST DOORS & ENTRY DOOR,REAR PREP AREA DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR .MUS

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & DESSERT.

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

Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULITUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE,RUST FROM PREP TABLES & GRILL TABLE,RUSTY GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMP SINKS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS,FOIL FROM SURFACES,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN MEAT COOLER,BEER WALK IN COOLER,DESSERT COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

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 CAN OPENER,ALL SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS,FRYERS,MICROWAVES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,NOZZLES ON DRINK MACHINES,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES,FANGUARD COVERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS & WALK IN COOLERS,DISPLAY SHELVES,WALL VENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING ALL WALK IN COOLERS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA,DINING AREA,PREP AREAS & WHERE NEEDED,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN & PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA & COOLERS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

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

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD & END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREAS.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS.

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 COMPRESSOR LINE IN REAR PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

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

Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM UNDER STAIR CASE.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF GRILLS AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN, RUSTY DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT AND REPLACE BROOKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN DOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, WALK IN COOLERS SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVENS, AND MEAT SLICERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS AND THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND WALLS AT DISH WASHING AREA NEAR MEAT DEPT., CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS AT FRONT COOKING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS DOORS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 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 SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER MEAT DEPT. 3PART SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT UNDER SIDE OF SERVICE COUNTER IN CRACKS IN CREVICES,ON TOP OF PAPER TOWEL HOLDER IN FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES IN CREVICES OF PREP TABLE & A BOX OF LEMON JUICE ON FLOOR NEAR SAME PREP TABLE,TRASH CAN IN DINING AREA.LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN DINING AREA FLYING AROUND.5-RODENT DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL BOX BEHIND PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES,RODENT DROPPINGS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/10/11.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF GRILLS AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN, RUSTY DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT AND REPLACE BROOKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN DOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, WALK IN COOLERS SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVENS, AND MEAT SLICERS.

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 FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS AND THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

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 CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND WALLS AT DISH WASHING AREA NEAR MEAT DEPT., CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS AT FRONT COOKING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS DOORS.

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 SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER MEAT DEPT. 3PART SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF GRILLS AND PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN, RUSTY DISPLAY SHELVES THRU-OUT AND REPLACE BROOKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS IN MAIN KITCHEN DOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN, WALK IN COOLERS SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVENS, AND MEAT SLICERS.

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 FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS AND THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND WALLS AT DISH WASHING AREA NEAR MEAT DEPT., CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS AT FRONT COOKING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICES FOR CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS DOORS.

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 SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER MEAT DEPT. 3PART SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove unnecessary articles thru-out 2nd floor storage room and organize. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls.

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

Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOORS AND ALONGS WALLS; OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED, ON 1ST FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS ALONG EAST WALL, AND THRU-OUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO BOTTOM AREA OF FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. ALSO NOTED SEVERAL HOUSE FLIES IN DINING AND BUTCHER AREAS. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL DOORS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE JUICE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH KITCHENS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE AT FRONT PREP AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS THRU-OUT, CAN OPENER IN MAIN KITCHEN, AND SHELVES INSIDE MEAT AREA WALK IN COOLER.

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 FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING 2ND FLOOR, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC CURTAINS AT MAIN KITCHEN DOOR.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide drain stoppers for 3part sinks.