Latin American Rest & Lounge, 2743 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Latin American Rest & Lounge
Address: 2743 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: May 17, 2012
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50

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  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 8, 2010 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jan 22, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
Apr 20, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Apr 28, 2011 100
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
Jun 16, 2011 0
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
Jun 23, 2011 0
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
Jul 8, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 4, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Oct 12, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 17, 2012 0
No violation noted during this evaluation. Feb 21, 2012 0
No violation noted during this evaluation. Feb 29, 2012 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
May 17, 2012 50

Violation descriptions and comments

Jan 8, 2010

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.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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.WATER IS LEAKING FROM BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.FOUND 3 COMP SINK IN USE DURING THIS INSPECTION NOT SET-UP PROPERLY FOR WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING,NO SINK STOPPERS,NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER PROVIDED FOR SAID AREA.
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 MICE THROUGH MICE DROPPINGS 15-20 COUNT IN CLUTTERED CABINETS,SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER BAR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,WORN-OUT CUTTING BOARDS NEED REPLACING IN FOOD PREP.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS IN THROUGHOUT BACK LEADING TO WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,DRY STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR OF BASINS OF SINKS,CABINETS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER BAR ETC.

Jan 22, 2010

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.ABATED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,WORN-OUT CUTTING BOARDS NEED REPLACING IN FOOD PREP.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ABATED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ABATED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS IN THROUGHOUT BACK LEADING TO WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.
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.WATER IS LEAKING FROM BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK.
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.ABATED.
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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

Apr 20, 2011

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 POUNDS 0F COOKED POLK AND GROUND BEEF STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, COOKED THE DAY BEFORE, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, READING 55-60'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMP AND DENATURE AT A COST OF ABOUT $1,000.00, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOODS 40' AND BELOW WHEN STORED INSIDE COOLER CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
Hand washing of all tableware and drinking utensils shall be accomplished by the use of warm water at a temperature of 110F to 120F containing an adequate amount of detergent effective to remove grease and solids. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THREE SINK IMPROPERLY, SINKS NOT PROPERLY SET-UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, WASHING DISHES ONLY IN ONE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SET SINKS UP AT ONCE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED, DATED 1/22/2010, REPORT #58267, FOR VIOLATIONS 32, 35, 38, & 41 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR FLOORS THROUGH-OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE LARGE POT AND PANS THATS NOT ABLE TO EMERGE IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND BOWL BEHIND BAR AREA, AND RUNNING HOT WATER AT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA BATHROOM
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 CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REAR OUTSIDE BACK AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER
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 65 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR 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. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Apr 28, 2011

VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED

Jun 16, 2011

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. STANDING SEWER WASTE WATER IN BASEMENT AREA, INCLUDING BEVERAGE AND OTHER DRY STORAGE ITEMS. STRONG, FOUL ODORS, SEWER WATER ALL OVER FLOOR AND POOLED IN SOME AREAS. PLUMBER ARRIVE ON SITE, DURING INSPECTION, TO REPAIR ANY PLUMBING LEAKS, ROD DRAIN AND/OR BACK-UP. MUST WASH AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND SURFACES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED COLD AND HOT FOODS BEING TRANSPORTED IN A VAN THATS NOT HEATED, AND OR COLD, WITH NO COLD OR HOT BOXES TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPS, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN THE PROPER EQUIPMENT TO TRANSPORT FOODS TO KEEP TEMPERATURE OF FOODS SAFE 40'F, AND BELOW FOR COLD AND 140'F, AND ABOVE FOR HOT FOODS, FOODS WERE JUST COOKED, AND REMOVED FROM COOLER TO TRANSPORT TO A NEIGHBORHOOD FEST, ALSO OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED ON FLOOR AND NOT ON TOP OF COUNTER TABLES SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005A
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 35 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA HAS OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS, LIDS ARE NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, TRASH ALL OVER GROUND AREA, CLUTTER UNDER OUTSIDE PORCH, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Jun 23, 2011

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVUIOS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, DATED: 6/16/2011, FOR VIOLATION #18, OBSERVED 35 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND VIOLATION #19, OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA HAS OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS, LIDS ARE NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, TRASH ALL OVER GROUND AREA, CLUTTER UNDER OUTSIDE PORCH, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE CRITACAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
SEE VIOLATION #14
SEE VIOLATION #14
VIOLATION CORRECTED

Jul 8, 2011

VIOLATION #18 AND #19, NOW CORRECTED, PREMISES NOW HAVE ACCURATE PEST CONTROL CO.
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED

Oct 4, 2011

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE, PITTED CUTTING BOARD KITCHEN AREA, AND BROKEN HANDLES TO REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS, AND TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
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 LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS TO PROPERLY STOP UP SINK MUST STORE OVEN UNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR KITCHEN AREA
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL/CEILING REAR KITCHEN AREA
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 75 MICE DROPPING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING, AND CLEAN DAILY, SINCE THIS IS AN ON GOING ISSUE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Oct 12, 2011

OBSERVED GOOD COMPLIANCE ON PEST ISSUES, FOUND NO RODENT ACTIVITY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
BROKEN HANDLES TO REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS, VIOLATION STILL REMAINING
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, VIOLATION STILL REMAINING

Feb 17, 2012

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT NO LONGER LEAKS,MAINTAIN CLEAN,SANITARY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED OVER 150 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ,LIVE INFANT,ADULT ROACHES MORE THAN 15 IN THE REAR BASEMENT AREA BY GREASE TRAP BOX.NO PEST CONTROL LOG AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS DURING THIS INSPECTION.OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4' MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO OBSERVED RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED CLOSET BENEATH THE STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT,IN CLUTTERED DJ BOOTH AREA,ON CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE HOLES ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN,BASEMENT AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS (DOORS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS.MENTIONED CONDITIONS WITNESSED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/PINK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANIIZED. ALSO OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BENEATH WITH STANDING WATER,NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED DRAIN LINE MUST BE DISPENSING INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING REAR YARD AREA,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUSTS ON THE FILTERS OF THE HOOD AREA. MUST REPAIR THE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN KITCHEN BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND OPENINGS AT BASEBOARDS AT TOP OF STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILETROOMS.
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.REPAIR ALL LEAKING WATER LINES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRIP PAN OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.MENS TOILET ROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING-MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED A GAS CONNECTED OVEN IN KITCHEN NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE HOOD FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE THE OVEN OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS,FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT AND BAR, STORAGE AREAS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND TOILETS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD PREP TABLES,BAR AREAS.

May 17, 2012

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK 166.9f HOT HOLDING,BEEF 169.0F,SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
Detail Clean and degrease the sides of cooking equipment and surfaces.
Floors along walls and in all corners in need for further cleaning including basement storage areas.
Must remove pieces of unused kitchen equipments stored on floors in basement,properly store cleaning equipments in a designated area.
Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place,Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.
Clean multi-use utensils and kitchen equipments stored on shelvings must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.

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