Manjares Al Express, 2226-2230 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Manjares Al Express
Address: 2226-2230 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: Jun 6, 2012
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  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • 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
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • 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
Mar 5, 2010 0
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • 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
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • 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
Mar 12, 2010 0
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • 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
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • 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
Mar 19, 2010 100
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Jul 15, 2010 0
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Jul 16, 2010 100
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • 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
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • 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
Nov 23, 2010 50
  • 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
  • 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
Dec 8, 2010 100
  • 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
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • 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
Sep 23, 2011 0
  • 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
  • OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • 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 6, 2011 100
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • 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
  • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  • SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
May 29, 2012 0
  • DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • 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
  • SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  • SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jun 6, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 5, 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. FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP BENEATH SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAME. SERIOUS 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. FOUND GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTICLE,FOOD DEBRIS,SPILLS, AND UNUSED ITEMS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTED RACKS, SHELVES, AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM, PLASTIC LINING FROM PREP SHELVES/RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER BLADE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, FAN GRID COVERS, WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, WINDOW LEDGES AROUND CHEST FREEZER,INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTREUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREAS, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET ROOM, WALL BASE AND SECTIONS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AROUND WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASEBOARD AT WALL AROUND WALK-IN COOLER AND BY HAND WASH SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED, STAINED CEILING PANELS AT DINING, DISH WASHING, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR WALL BASE COVING AT PREP AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN WALL SECTIONS AT UTILITY SINK AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL AT WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LITTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND TOP COMPARTMENTS OF TWO FRONT PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.5-47.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

Mar 12, 2010

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND TOP COMPARTMENTS OF TWO FRONT PREP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.5-47.9F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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 REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/4TH INCH GAP BENEATH SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-020. ALSO OBSERVED 1/8 INCH GAP AT CENTER OF FRONT DOORS MUST ALSO MAKE THESE TIGHT FITTING.
VIOLATION CORRECTED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTED RACKS, SHELVES, AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM, PLASTIC LINING FROM PREP SHELVES/RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS. PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR ALL RIPPED SEAT COVERS IN DINING AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER BLADE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, FAN GRID COVERS, WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER, AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, WINDOW LEDGES AROUND CHEST FREEZER,INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTREUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREAS, REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TOILET ROOM, WALL BASE AND SECTIONS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY AROUND WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASEBOARD AT WALL AROUND WALK-IN COOLER AND BY HAND WASH SINK.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED, STAINED CEILING PANELS AT DINING, DISH WASHING, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS AT PREP AREAS, REPAIR WALL BASE COVING AT PREP AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WORN WALL SECTIONS AT UTILITY SINK AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE PANEL AT WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. FINISH PAINTING ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT (YELLOW). SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVINGS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LITTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS/EQUIPMENT FROM OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Mar 19, 2010

VIOLATION ABATED.
VIOLATION ABATED.
VIOLATION ABATED.
VIOLATION ABATED.
VIOLATION ABATED.
VIOLATION ABATED.
VIOLATION ABATED.
VIOLATION ABATED.

Jul 15, 2010

REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS

Jul 16, 2010

REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS violation abated, ventilation system is working in both men and women washroom.

Nov 23, 2010

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. HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING UPON USAGE; REPAIR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WIPE SURFACE AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME CEILING TILE DAMAGED AND/OR STAINED FROM WATER; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. KEEP FLOOR AS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
PREP COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMP HOLDING AT 50F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST HOLD AT 40F OR BELOW. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED AND A REINSPECTION OF UNIT IS MADE. OWNER MUST FAX A LETTER OR CALL TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION OF UNIT TO REMOVE TAG BEFORE RE-USING UNIT. CITATION #H000063683 ISSUED PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE FOR INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY JAN. 13, 2011 AT 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM. MAIL-IN INFO GIVEN AT THIS TIME ALSO.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND RAW MEAT IN COOLER DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #2 AT IMPROPER TEMPS. IMITATION CRAB MEAT WAS FOUND AT 48.1F, RAW BEEF WAS FOUND AT 51.1F AND 47.8F. 1 1/2 LBS OF CRAB AND 15LBS OF BEEF TOTAL VALUE AT $80.00. CITATION #H000063683 ISSUED FOR INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY JAN. 13, 2011 AT 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.

Dec 8, 2010

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WIPE SURFACE AREAS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. KEEP FLOOR AS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN DISHWASHING AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SOME CEILING TILE DAMAGED AND/OR STAINED FROM WATER; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN.
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. HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THREE COMP SINK IS LEAKING UPON USAGE; REPAIR.

Sep 23, 2011

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. THE FRONT DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND A ON INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS. ALSO THE BACK SCREEN DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE TOP OF THE DOOR. DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING OR INSECT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 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. THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER HAS GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND AND WEEDS,HIGH GRASS,WOOD,OLD CUT DOWN TREES IN A PILE. THIS IS A SOURCE OF FOOD AND HARBORAGE FOR THE RODENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GARBAGE,PILE OF TREES,WOOD AND CUT THE GRASS AND REMOVE THE WEEDS. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND A REACHIN CHEST FREEZER WITH A BROKEN TOP HELD TOGETHER WITH PLASTIC BAGS UNABLE TO CLOSE IT PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW TOP OR REPLACE THE UNIT.
Use dustless cleaning methods. REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN HAS LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Oct 6, 2011

VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED. PREMISES HAS A NEW REACHIN FREEZER.
VIOLATOION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.

May 29, 2012

THE SOUTH FRONT KITCHEN PREP COOLER HAS AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54 F, COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED.
4 PANS OF COOKED FISH AND SEAFOOD SALADS AND A PACKAGE OF IMITATION CRAB ARE BEING HELD AT 53 F TO 55.3 F INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. 4 POUNDS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT $30 WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE BEING USED AT THIS TIME HAS NO SANITIZING RINSE CHEMICAL DETECTED IN THE FINAL RINSE, MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED. THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BAR AREA IS BEING USED TO WASH GLASSES WITH ONLY THE CENTER COMPARTMENT. A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SET UP WITH SOAP AND WATER, A CLEAN WATER RINSE AND A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE IN ORDER TO INSURE PROPER SANITATION.
THE NORTH KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAIN LEAKS INTO A BUCKET, SINK SHUT DOWN AT THIS TIME. AN ALTERNATE HANDSINK ON THE SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN IS WORKING PROPERLY AND IS ACCESSIBLE.
OVER 20 LIVE SMALLFLIES WERE FOUND IN THE DIRTY DRAINS AND WET AREA UNDER THE LEAKING NORTH EXPOSED HAND SINK. OVER 30 LIVE ANTS WERE FOUND IN THE MOP SINK AND ATTACHED BASEBOARD AREA. A 1' HOLE IN THE CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST KITCHEN BASEBOARD GOES OUTSIDE, PEST PROOF THE OUTER OPENING AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY.
THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A MOLD COATED CAULKED SEAM INSIDE OF THE EAST COMPARTMENT. HAVE THE STAINLESS STEEL SINK WELDED WITH STAINLESS STEEL AND GROUND SMOOTH, REPLACED OR REMOVED. SINK TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLER INTERIORS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE FLOORS UNTIL THEY ARE CLEAN FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
THE KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND REPAINT WITH LIGHT COLORS AS NEEDED.
THE REAR WALK IN COOLER HAS A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, REPLACE THE MISSING SHIELD AND REPLACE THE MISSING END CAPS IN THE DISHROOM LIGHT BULB SHIELDS.

Jun 6, 2012

Corrected.
Corrected.
Corrected.
Corrected.
Corrected.
THE KITCHEN WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND REPAINT WITH LIGHT COLORS AS NEEDED.
THE REAR WALK IN COOLER HAS A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD, REPLACE THE MISSING SHIELD

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