Cocula Restaurant

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 80 mice droppings scattered on floor in between equipment in bar area, on floor between equipment, juicer, and bottom of hot holding equipment in taqueria and prep area, on bottom of shelves and fryer cabinets in prep area. Observed over 50 rat droppings on floor under stairway along walls and corners in basement storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed single service utensils not inverted in taqueria and rear prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service utensils to protect from contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gaskets on cooler doors. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all food and non-food contact surfaces and equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 2-compartment and utility sinks in rear storage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain all sinks.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment stored in basement. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged and missing wall tiles near handwashing sink in taqueria. Instructed manager to replace missing wall tiles and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inoperable ventilation fan in staff washroom. Instructed manager to repair ventilation fan in staff washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 floors and walls behind cooking equipment and throght out prep areas need cleaning to remove spills, debris, and/or grease.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 25 mice droppings inside a unused storage cadinet in the front prep station, also noted 15 mice droppings scattted on the floor in the corner same area. Must remove droppings and detail clean affected areas. Priority foundation citation #7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the following: the interior of the reach in prep cooler in the front prep area, shelving underneath the grills.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe under the hand sink in the bar area. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors and walls behind cooking equipment and throght out prep areas need cleaning to remove spills, debris and/or grease. Also clean the interior of ice machine.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Fliters in the front prep area above the cooking equipment needs cleaning.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing cover on trash receptacle in womens and employees toilet room. Instd to provide and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed shelving in rear dry storage area near rear exterior door to be rusty and peeling. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor in front bar area in corners and around perimeter. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to label and date precooked and prepared items inside the walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to use food grade storage container, not grocery bags for food storage. Which was observed in the walk in freezer.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the prep coolers to remove spills

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain cover garbage cans in the women washroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to label and date precooked and prepared items inside the walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 small live flies scattered in the rear storage area on the walls,shelving, boxes and onions. Instructed manager to remove flies, detail clean and call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a).

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to invert clean stored dish on the counter to prevent possible contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to use food grade storage container, not grocery bags for food storage. Which was observed in the walk in freezer.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the prep coolers to remove spills.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain cover garbage cans in the women washroom.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind and around all cooking equipment and along the wall base and in corners in the storage area to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed vent covers in the dining area very dusty. Must detail clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cakes and pies in the cooler in the front dinning area not properly labeled. Instructed that all food items must be properly labeled with the name and ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black crates used to store food items in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove and provide food grade containers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the mop sink in the rear kitchen area. Instructed to provide for install and servicing.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cakes and pies in the cooler in the front dinning area not properly labeled. Instructed that all food items must be properly labeled with the name and ingredients.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed black crates used to store food items in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove and provide food grade containers.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the mop sink in the rear kitchen area. Instructed to provide for install and servicing.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF MICROWAVE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK AND SODA COLD PACK IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DERIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REAR PREP COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AND ON BOXES AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.ALSO.1- LIVE ROACH IN CREVICE IN BASEMENT CEILING JOIST.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/13/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF MICROWAVE TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK & 3- COMP SINK AND SODA COLD PACK IN BAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM PREP COOLERS AND CUTTING BOARDS.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DERIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE DRINK STATION IN DINING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

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

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING TOP ON BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.MUST PLACE 1- EYE STOVE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR REAR PREP COOLER.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 15 or more live small flies flying around and on boxes and ceiling tiles in rear prep/dish washing area.also.1- live roach in crevice in basement ceiling joist.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/13/18.(serious 7-38-020)

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers to view at this time.a new summary will be posted at this time.(serious 7-42-010b)

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Must invert plastic utensils with handles in upright position.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from lower shelf of microwave table.must provide a splash guard in between hand sink & 3- comp sink and soda cold pack in bar area.must remove rust from rear food storage shelves outside of walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris from prep coolers and cutting boards.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean deris from floor along wall bases.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged and missing wall tiles behind dish machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide end caps and adequate lighting in rear food storage area,shatter proof bulb above drink station in dining area.must replace burntout light in women's toiletroom.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing top on backflow device at mopsink.must place 1- eye stove under ventilation hood in rear prep area.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer for rear prep cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Found 3 reach in coolers with raw food items being stored above ready to eat food items. Raw chicken above cut vegatables, raw meat above cut limes, etc..all raw items must be stored at the bottom with ready to eat items above to avoid cross contamination. Manager corrected. Serious violation 7-38-005(a)

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

Inspector’s note: New rubber gaskets needed at front prep area reach in cooler. New cutting board needed at front prep area and in rear prep area. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in front prep area in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in front prep area in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up under all cooking equipment. Correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Leaks at 3 compartment sink faucet and 2 comartment sink faucet in need of repairing. Correct and maintain.

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

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

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on sitye while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served such as rice,beans,steak and soup,serious violation 7-38-012

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

Inspector’s note: Repair or replace rubber gasket on the 3 door reach-in cooler in prep area

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove stained cardboard on floor in the prep area near stove of greaevand food debris

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside the walk-in cooler and inside all prep coolers and reach-in coolers

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

Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food items including sauces in the walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: One door of the tall three door cooler has a loose rubber gasket; repair/replace gasket. The small two door prep cooler in the kitchen has one door with the top of the rubber gasket in poor repair; repair or replace gasket.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean exterior side between grill and three door prep cooler in grill area to remove food particles and light grease.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean floor underneath the fryers in the kitchen and the dry goods storage shelves in the rear of the kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed some areas of the walls behind the bar were unfinished; work being done to remodel bar; finish walls to make smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights in the walk-in cooler have shields but no end caps; provide end caps for light shields.

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

Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets needed at rear prep coolers. Must repair and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Sides of rear cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear prep area under equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Lights in rear walk in cooler in need of proper sheilding with tubes and end caps. Must install and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation unit above cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Must clean and maintain at all times.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution at all stations. Must correct and maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Missing proper labels for cooked foods. Insdt to provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards at front prep area stained, with deep, dark grooves. Instd to repair or replace same. Leak underneath steam table in rear prep area. Repair same. Missing condiment cover at front prep cooler. Provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: No exposed handsink at bar area. Instd to install same. Loose faucet handle at rear prep area exposed handsink. Instd to repair same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Metal stem thermometers missing for food handlers. Provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: No current city of chicago certified manager on duty while handling potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beans, etc). Instd to have on duty at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 serious.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment faucet at front bar area leaking. Repair same.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Internal thermometers missing for all prep coolers and upright coolers. Instd to provide same.

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

Inspector’s note: The clean single service cups of green sauce in the front kitchen are left in the cooler well near the dirty ventilation openings, stored the cups in a clean insert inside the well and cover them to keep adequate temperatures.

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

Inspector’s note: There is some moldy/mildewed wood in the bar area, repair or replace unsanitary surfaces in the bar.

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

Inspector’s note: The bar soda dispenser holster, dish washing machine and microwave oven are dirty and has dirty cardboard below. The dirty cardboard was removed, wash, rinse, sanitize and maintain equipment in a sanitary manner.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store the wiping cloths for the food preparation areas in sanitizer in between use to easily sanitize surfaces.

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

Inspector’s note: The knives were found stored in the dirty holder; wash, rinse and sanitize the knives and holder and only store clean knives in the holder.

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

Inspector’s note: The sides of the front grill are encrusted with food buildup, move the grill and clean the area in detail. The juicing area behind the bar is dirty and in poor repair, make this area smooth, sanitary and easy to clean. The soda gun holder is dirty; wash, rinse and sanitize it. The can opener is full of metal shavings, repair or replace the blades or unit.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors are dirty under the bar and grill areas, clean the floors and maintain them from corner to corner.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of more than 20 live drain flies on walls & ceilings in bar area.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 6/12/12.(serious 7-38-020)

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

Inspector’s note: The rear kitchen knife holder is dirty;wash,rinse,sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: The bar floors are rough and dirty;clean the floors and dry them daily,smooth out unsanitary areas.

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

Inspector’s note: The bar ceilings are full of small fly feces,sanitize the bar ceilings.Repair the hole in the corner behind the dishmachine.

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

Inspector’s note: Install shields above the rear 3 comp sink and repair burnt out bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Install shields above the rear 3 comp sink and repair burnt out bulbs.

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

Inspector’s note: Over 25 live small flies were found in the bar and in the basement grease trap.Remove all evidence of flies.

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

Inspector’s note: The rear kitchen knife holder is dirty;wash,rinse,sanitize.

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

Inspector’s note: The bar floors are rough and dirty;clean the floors and dry them daily,smooth out unsanitary areas.

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

Inspector’s note: The bar ceilings are full of small fly feces,sanitize the bar ceilings.Repair the hole in the corner behind the dishmachine.

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

Inspector’s note: Install shields above the rear 3 comp sink and repair burnt out bulbs.

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 ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,FOIL FROM PREP TABLES & IN REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED WOOD ON UNDER SIDE OF COUNTER ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LID ON SALSA STORAGE CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER.

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 DUST FROM VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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 FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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 WALL BASE UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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 OVER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 PLACE 1-EYE BURNER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

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 MORE THAN 200 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOOR & LEDGES UNDER DISH MACHINE,UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT,BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,UNDER PAPER STORAGE SHELF,BEHIND SODA RACK,IN CABINET,AT REAR DOOR.OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING TO PARTY WALL IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREA.MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AT PARTY WALL.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/6/11.

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

Inspector’s note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY DUE TO LIDS & FRAME OF DUMPSTERS DAMAGED.MUST REPLACE & KEEP LIDS TIGHT FITTING .

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 ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.MUST LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES,FOIL FROM PREP TABLES & IN REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LOCK ON STALL DOOR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED WOOD ON UNDER SIDE OF COUNTER ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,DAMAGED LID ON SALSA STORAGE CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER.

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 DUST FROM VENTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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 FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN ALL AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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 OVER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 PLACE 1-EYE BURNER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT KITCHEN.

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 ONE LARGE CUTTING BOARD.

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; GRILLS, FRYERS, COOLERS, CAN OPENER AND FREEZERS IN KITCHEN, AND CABINETS, COUNTERS, 3PART SINK AT BAR 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 FLOORS; THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AREA, AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

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 FAUCETS AT KITCHEN 3PART SINK AND 2PART SINK.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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