Siboney Cuban Cuisine, 2163-2165 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Siboney Cuban Cuisine
Address: 2163-2165 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 7
Last inspection: Jan 17, 2013
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  • 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Jul 12, 2010 100
  • FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Jun 13, 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
  • LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Jan 31, 2012 50
  • 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
  • LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
Feb 2, 2012 100
  • 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Jul 26, 2012 50
  • 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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Aug 1, 2012 100
  • * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • 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
Jan 17, 2013 0

Violation descriptions and comments

Jul 12, 2010

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 ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND UNDER HOOD.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN SODA SYRUP STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS IN THE OFFICE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CHIPPED OR CRACKED FIBER GLASS FOOD UTENSILS ON SHELVES IN COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN, OVEN ON STOVE,MOP SINK,EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT,WITH STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.

Jun 13, 2011

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.
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 ALL COOLERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO PREP SINK AT KITCHEN,Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL POTATO PEELER AT BASEMENT,BAR GUN,HOUSING ATTACHED,ICE MACHINE,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS ETC.
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 CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM UNDER THE STAIRCASE CLOSET DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

Jan 31, 2012

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP SINK AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
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
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING, POTATO SLICER IN BASEMENT AREA,CAN OPENER AND BASE OF CAN OPENER, AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN BASEMENT
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE BINS WITH LIDS FOR DIRTY LINENS

Feb 2, 2012

VIOLATION STILL PENDING
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
VIOLATION STILL PENDING
VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Jul 26, 2012

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
MUST REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, MUST REPAIR HANDLE TO FIRST FLOOR FREEZER DOOR, AND PROVIDE SLIDING GLASS TO BREAD WARMING,
MUST INVERT FLAT WARE AT FRONT FIRST FLOOR SERVICE AREA
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE BASEMENT AREA
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS BASEMENT PREP AREA
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS

Aug 1, 2012

VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
MUST PROVIDE SLIDING GLASS TO BREAD WARMING
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE BASEMENT AREA

Jan 17, 2013

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, POTATOES,BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS. 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.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA BASEMENT LOCATION. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,COVERS NEEDED AT TRASH CANS,KEEP FLOORS DRY TO MINIMIZE PESTS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE PARTY ROOM IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/4' GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUT BE COMPLETE WITH A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP BASEMENT LOCATION.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,DISHMACHINE AREAS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS,SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUNS AND HOUSING ATTACHED AT BAR AREAS,UPPER PANEL ICE MACHINE,COOKING EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS ETC.
MUST REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,A BARRIER IS NEEED AT THE SERVICE COFFEE AREA TO PROTECT AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION WHERE NOTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6' OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.
MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND POTS/PANS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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