Taqueria El Ranchito, 2829 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60618 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations
Inspection findings |
Inspection Date |
Inspection Score |
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Jan 19, 2010 | 100 |
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Mar 15, 2010 | 50 |
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Jul 29, 2010 | 100 |
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Jan 11, 2011 | 0 |
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Jan 18, 2011 | 100 |
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Jul 26, 2011 | 0 |
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Aug 2, 2011 | 0 |
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Aug 4, 2011 | 0 |
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Aug 5, 2011 | 100 |
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Nov 30, 2011 | 50 |
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Jan 5, 2012 | 100 |
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Jan 24, 2012 | 100 |
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Mar 20, 2012 | 100 |
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Jun 26, 2012 | 0 |
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Jul 3, 2012 | 100 |
| No violation noted during this evaluation. | Dec 18, 2012 | 100 |
Violation descriptions and comments
Jan 19, 2010SOME CLUTTER IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR FRONT CABINTS, BEER COOLER, DEFROST BOX FREEZER FRONT, COFFEE DRIP TRAY. CLEAN STOVE, OVEN.
CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT REAR PREP, RESEAL BASEMENT FLOOR.
REPLACE CEILING TILES REAR PREP AREA.
SINK NOZZEL LEAKING AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED PRECOOKED RICE (3LBS) ON COUNTER HELD AT 56.2*F, EGGS (8) AT 58.6*F,AND SPICY PORK (1LB) AT 55.4*F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (LISTED ABOVE).CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A VALUE $12.50, 5 LBS. DENATURED WITH BLEACH / DUMPED BY BELOW MANAGE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 98337, DATED 1/19/10. CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS,BEER COOLER, DEFROST BOX FREEZER FRONT COFFEE DRIP TRAY, CLEAN STOVE ANS OVEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM REPORT 98337 DATE 1/19/10. CLEAN FLOOR THRU OUT REAR PREP, RESEAL BASEMENT FLOOR.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM REPORT 98337 DATE 1/19/10.REPLACE CEILING TILES REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
VIOLATION CORRECTED SINK NOZZEL AT FRONT BAR REPAIRED AT THIS TIME.
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. STILL WORKING ON VIOLATION FROM REPORT 98337 DATED 1/19/10.CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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. OBSERVED SPOONS NOT PROPERLY STORED INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP SO EMPLOYEES DON'T TOUCH THE SPOON WHERE CUSTOMERS EAT FROM. (CDI).
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE RUBBER MOLDING AROUND FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER.
DISH MACHINE MOVED TO THE BASEMENT NEED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK.
CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT SODA MACHINE NOZZELS (CDI).
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSREVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN BASEMENT STORAGE SHELF, EXTERIOR OF FREEZER DOOR, INTERIOR STORAGE SHELF REAR WALK-IN, AND REACH IN COOLERS HOOD FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED FRONT REACH-IN COOLER TOP MISSING USING TRAYS TO COVER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TOP COVER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS NOT CLEAN 1ST. FL. AND BASEMENT AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CLEAN WALLS BASEMENT BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
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. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN BASEMENT FREEZER WALK-IN MUST REPLACE. AND LIGHT OUT 1ST.FL. AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS 1ST. FL.
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.FRONT DIPPER WELL LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER BAR AREA 3PART SINK.
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KTCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT THRU-OUT.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF ON TWO PREP TABLES.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BAR AREA CABINETS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, EXPOSED SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED RAW BEEF ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER WITH UNCOVED DELI MEATS,[TURKEY, HAM] SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. RAW AND COOKED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, IN COVERED CONTAINERS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.
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 INSECTS; NOTED OVER 8 LIVE ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND 3 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE BAR CABINETS. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KTCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
NO LIVE ROACHES NOTED AT THIS TIME, ANDERSON SERVICED PREMISES ON 1-14 & 1-17-2011, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
PREP FOODS LABELED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF ON TWO PREP TABLES.
Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, BAR AREA CABINETS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT BASEMENT, EXPOSED SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS CLEANED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS, CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT SAME AREAS REPAIR NORTH WALL NEAR WALK IN COOLER NEAR KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
LIGHT SHIELDS PROVIDED AND CEILING ATTACHMENT CLEANDED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
GREASE TRAP PAINTED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Previous minor violations not corrected 1-11-2011 or 1-18-2011, report # 365491 and 365507: #32-Must replace broken gaskets on reach in cooler doors at rear prep area and seal rusty bottom of two prep tables. #33-Must clean-sanitize coolers, freezers, bar area cabinets, all cooking equipment, microwave ovens, storage shelves thru-out basement, exposed sinks and exterior of ice machine. #35-Must seal openings thru-out kitchen and basement walls and ceilings, clean walls thru-out same areas repair north wall near walk-in cooler near kitchen and clean hood and filters above cooking equipment. #41-Excessive clutter thru-out kitchen and basement must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harbonage. Articles must be stored off floors, away from walls. Serious citation issued 7-42-090
Evidence of live insects found on premises. Observed 7 live roaches in basement on back panel of dish machine and on cooking pots on floor in corner of basement and on floor near dish machine. Also, live gnats and house flies in basement around dishmachine and back storage area around storage shelves-approximately 10 gnats and 10 house flies. Rodent activity found on premises. Found mice droppings approximately 30 droppings on storage shelves in locked storage rooms of soda. Instructed to remove all rodent droppings and live activity, detail clean premises and have pest control service premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
Source of cross contamination observed on cutting boards. Observed cook cutting raw chicken on worn cutting board screwed on prep counter and then proceed to cut onion in same area on cutting baord and not sanitizing. Cutting board heavily stained and not able to submerge in three compartment sink to wash, rinse or sanitize. Instructed manager to provide separated color coded cutting baords for meats and ready to eat products. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found 3-door prep cooler internal temperature at 46.3 F and 1-door prep cooler at 52.8 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A). 'Held for Inspection' tag placed on cooler.
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found 15 lbs-Spicy Pork at 48.6 F, 5 lbs-Ground Beef at 56.6 F, 7 lbs-Chorizo at 47.7 F, 12 lbs-Steak at 59.2 F, 3 lbs-Cooked chicken at 50.3, 3 lbs-Guacamole at 45.9 F and 15 lbs-Cooked Ham Shank at 53.4 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded, value $ 150, 60lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Dish machine not proper concentration or sanitizing strength. Observed a rack of dishes inside dish machine. Chemical chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Instructed manager that dish machine must be properly sanitizing at 100ppm. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. 'Held for Inspection' tag placed on dish machine. Techinican arrived on premises, machine now sanitizing at 100 ppm.
Multi use utensils not proerly stored. Instructed to properly stored cleaned utensils inverted to prevent ccontamination before use.
Floors thru-out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor in prep and basement and remove excessive water on basement floor and replace missing floor tile in prep and storage areas.
Light and ventilation covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Must replace all missing wall and coving tile and seal all openings and gaps. Stainless steel panel behind cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to remove or proper attach to wall.
Thermometers not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Cutting boards not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards.
Adequate light not provided in basement. Instructed to install more light. Light bulb not shielded in basement walk-in freezer. Instructed to sheild bulb.
Fan covers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Previous serious violation not corrected: 7-26-2011, report #557461: 18-Evidence of live insects found on premises. Observed 7 live roaches in basement and several other areas (womens washroom, under 3 compartment sink, under chest freezer). Also, numerous (hundreds) live gnats and houseflies thru-out premises in prep, basement, dining and storage area. Flies on walls, ceiling, food containers and equipment, in boxes of dried chilis etc) Rodent activity found on premises. Found mice droppings-approximately 30 plus on storage shelves in basement. Instructed to remove all live pest activity, detail clean and sanitize all areas/utensils/equipment and have licensed pest control service premises. 29-#32 Must replace broken gaskets on reach in cooler doors at rear prep area and seal rusty bottom of two prep tables. #33-Must clean-sanitize coolers, freezers, bar area cabinets, all cooking equipment, microwave ovens, storage shelves thru-out basement, exposed sinks and exterior of ice machine. #35-Must seal openings thru-out kitchen and basement walls and ceilings, clean walls thru-out same areas repair north wall near walk-in cooler near kitchen and clean hood and filters above cooking equipment. #41-Excessive clutter thru-out kitchen and basement must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harbonage. Articles must be stored off floor, away from walls. Critical citation issued 7-42-090.
'Held for Inspection' tag remains.
Violation has been upgraded to Critical
Violation has been upgraded to Critical
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not proerly stored. Instructed to properly stored cleaned utensils inverted to prevent ccontamination before use.
Cutting boards not maintained in prep area. Instructed to replace all worn cutting boards.----Install proper disposable towel dipensers at all hand sinks, provide covers for soap dispensers.-----Provide tight fitting lids for garbage containers through-out.-----Remove all crates used for shelving, provide proper raised shelving to facilitate cleaning.
Fan covers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Clean all equipment and containers (greasetraps, sinks, coolers/cabinets etc), remove all grease, dirt, food debris etc.
Floors thru-out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor in prep and basement and remove excessive water on basement floor and replace missing floor tile in prep and storage areas. Clean all floor drains through-out, remove food debris.
Light and ventilation covers/ceiling tiles thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean, remove accumulated dust. Must replace all missing wall and coving tile and seal all openings and gaps. Stainless steel panel behind cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to remove or properly attach to wall.----Replace missing/broken weather stripping between 2 outermost front doors.---Remove dead flies from windowsill.----Rear screendoor must be repaired to open outward.
Adequate light not provided in basement. Instructed to install more light. Light bulb not shielded in basement walk-in freezer. Instructed to sheild bulb.
Thermometers not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside coolers.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.
Must raise or adjust tension spring on basement sprayer to keep it above rim of sink.
Violation #03 now corrected.
violation #04 now corrected.
Violation #08 now corrected.
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Violation #31 now corrected.
Violation #40 now corrected.
Violation #43 now corrected.
Must raise or adjust tension spring on basement sprayer to keep it above rim of sink.
Adequate light not provided in basement. Instructed to install more light.
Floors thru-out premises not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor in prep and basement and remove excessive water on basement floor and replace missing floor tile in prep and storage areas. Clean all floor drains through-out, remove food debris.
Fan covers and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Clean all equipment and containers (greasetraps, sinks, coolers/cabinets etc), remove all grease, dirt, food debris etc.
Install proper disposable towel dipensers at all hand sinks, provide covers for soap dispensers.-----Provide tight fitting lids for garbage containers through-out
Light and ventilation covers/ceiling tiles thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean, remove accumulated dust. Must replace all missing wall and coving tile and seal all openings and gaps. Must remove foam(great stuff) and properly seal holes. Stainless steel panel behind cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to remove or properly attach to wall.----Replace missing/broken weather stripping between 2 outermost front doors
Previous serious violation not corrected: 7-26-2011, report #557461: 18-Evidence of live insects found on premises. Houseflies on premises in prep, basement, dining and storage area. #35-Must seal openings thru-out kitchen and basement walls and ceilings, clean walls thru-out same areas repair north wall near walk-in cooler near kitchen and clean hood and filters above cooking equipment. #41-Excessive clutter thru-out kitchen and basement must remove unnecessary articles, clean and organize to prevent pest harbonage.
Violation upgraded to critical.
Violation upgraded to critical
Violation #02 now corrected.
Outside garbage area not maintained or cleaned. Excessive clutter and debris stored outside of rear exit door.Instructed remove all garbage and debris from rear.
Violation #14 now corrected.
Violation #19 now corrected.
Violation #30 now corrected.
Violation #32 now corrected.
Violation #33 now corrected.
Violation #34 now corrected.
Violation #35 now corrected.
Violation #36 now corrected.
Violation #38 now corrected.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURES; OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE; 10 LBS OF COOKED RED SAUCE AT 80.9F, ABOUT 2 LBS. OF COOKED PORK AT 79.8F, AND ABOUT 1 LB. COOKED CHICKEN AT 69.05F. MANAGER STATED FOOD ITEMS COOKED/PREPARED LAST NIGHT AND LEFT ON TOP OF PREP TABLE OVER NIGHT. MUST KEEP COLD AT 40F OR BELOW, HOT 140F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BLENDERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING IN BASEMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING PANELS AT SAME AREA.
CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Above violation still remaining.
Inspector Comments: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BLENDERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING IN BASEMENT.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING PANELS AT SAME AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES 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. MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO FAUCETS FOR THE 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS
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 REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
Inspector Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR ONE OF TWO FAUCETS FOR THE 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, REPLACE HOT WATER HANDLE.
FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND THREE DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 55.4F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED WHEN UNIT IS REPAIRED TO FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; ABOUT 10LBS. OF CUT TOMATOES AT 63.5F, 15LBS. TAMALES AT 61.8F, 8LBS. CHEESE AT 56.8F, AND 3LBS. OF COOKED POTATOES AT 55.7F. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED; V=$250., CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY AT BAR AREA, UNDER SERVING COUNTERS ON SHELVES AND CABINETS. 7 LIVE ADULT AND 3 NYMPH NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREA AND SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, REPLACE SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS AT BAR AREA.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AREA AND KITCHEN, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.
EQUIPMENT CLEANED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
FLOORS CLEANED, VIOLATIONS CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT ALL STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, REPLACE SOME CUTTING BOARDS AT KITCHEN AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER.
NO EVIDENCE OF ROACHES NOTED AT THIS TIME, PEST CONTROL SERVICED BUSINESS ON 6-27 AND 7-2-12. JULY 2 REPORT STATES; 'NO PEST PROBLEMS FOUND AT THIS TIME.' ACTION 1 PEST CONTROL SERVING BUSINESS WEEKLY, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ALSO MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.
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