La Estrella

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	1	8	0
2025	2	5	0
2024	1	8	0
2023	1	12	0
2022	1	10	0
2020	2	7	0
2019	2	13	1
2018	4	57	0
2017	2	12	0
2016	2	12	0
2015	1	9	0
2014	1	6	1
2013	1	5	0
2012	2	10	0
2011	4	25	0
2010	2	7	0

Jun 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TORTILLAS STORED ON FLOOR IN RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR AND KNIVES STORED ON WALL ALONG 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS AND PROPERLY STORE IN SANITARY MANNER.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MEAT SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE REAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES, SLICERS, PROPANE TANKS, ETC STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Oct 9, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Oct 2, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE DELI MEAT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREA. ALSO MUST CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO COVER SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND INCORNERS THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS OR CIATION WILL FOLLOW.

Oct 25, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (TACOS, BURRITOS, STEAK, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT WASHBOWL SINK AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR WASHBOWL SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT REAR STOVE AREA. IN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Feb 7, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM DIRT AND DUST.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO HOUSE STORAGE OF FOOD AND PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER UNITS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY (TAQUERIA, REAR DRY STORAGE, BUTCHER AREA, SALESFLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Nov 18, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH SANITATION TRAINING.
Severity not stated
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODS E RVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNSATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINK IN BUTCHER AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD RAOCHES IN REAR HANDWASHING SINK IN DRY STORAGE AREA(NEAR REAR EXIT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, SANITIZE AREA, AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED FOAM CONTAINERS IN PLASTIC BAG STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND IN ELEVATED AREA AT LEAST SIX INCHES HIGH.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD COVERING SHELVING IN COOLER HOLDING SODA, MILK, AND EGGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RED WOODEN SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY (TAQUERIA, REAR DRY STORAGE, BUTCHER AREA, SALESFLOOR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED REAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM TO HAVE NO FILTERS IN PLACE TO MAINTAIN GREASE FROM SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN SAID TRAINING.

Oct 13, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Oct 6, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

FOUND WHITE TRACKING POWDER FOR PEST CONTROL & MONITORING THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOXIC OR NON-TOXIC POWDER. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR RECOMMENDATIONS, AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST INSTALL COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WOMEN'S SANITARY NEEDS, IN GENDER NEUTRAL TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR WALL DAMAGE IN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IE EAR FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE TORN AND DIRTY AIR CURTAIN LEADING TO REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, HOOD NOT WORKING IN SMALL ROOM WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP, DRY STORAGE AND BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Apr 26, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED UTENSILS (STRAINER, SPOONS, ETC.) STORED IMPROPERLY IN A LARGE ROUND COOKING POT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND STORE PROPERLY.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO HOUSE STORAGE OF FOOD AND PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, MACHINERY, AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON 2 OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF THE GROCERY STORE.------OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR BACK KITCHEN AREA OF THE GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 19, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS, BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN-UP KIT INCLUDING (DISPOSABLE MASK, APRON, GLOVES, SANITIZER TO KILL NOROVIRUS, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Serious Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (DICED TOMATOES, 50.6 DEGREES F, CHOPPED LETTUCE 54.6 DEGREES F, ONIONS 55.1 DEGREES F.) AT THE TOP OF THE 2-DOOR THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON THE RESTAURANT SIDE OF THE GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING SHOULD BE 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. FOOD VALUE $10 DOLLARS, AND 2 LBS OF FOOD PRODUCT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED UTENSILS (STRAINER, SPOONS, ETC.) STORED IMPROPERLY IN A LARGE ROUND COOKING POT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND STORE PROPERLY.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO HOUSE STORAGE OF FOOD AND PAPER GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MICROWAVE OVEN IN THE RESTAURANT SIDE KITCHEN AREA WITH EXCESS RUST BUILT UP ON THE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO COLD WATER FROM THE HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF THE GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ALONG WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON THE FLOORS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND FLOORS SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, MACHINERY, AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ON 2 OF THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA OF THE GROCERY STORE.------OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR BACK KITCHEN AREA OF THE GROCERY STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Oct 30, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Oct 26, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED AND BROKEN GLASS ON SOME DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNITS
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REAR REACH IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLES,ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,STOVE,GARBAGE CANS
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS,BASEMENT,STORAGE AND PREP AREAS
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE AND GROUT AREAS OF FLOOR IN REAR PREP /STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.LIGHT SHIELDS
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENTS
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS
Severity not stated
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Severity not stated
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER LEDGE OF DELI/MEAT COOLER,UNDER SHELVING UNITS UNDER DETERGENT AND CLEANING SUPPLIES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/26/18.

Oct 24, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DAIRRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN EXISTING FOOD REAR PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PEELING WOOD PREP TABLE IN DELI/MEAT DEPT
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED AND BROKEN GLASS ON SOME DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNITS
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL,CARDBOARD AND PAPER FROM PIPES,PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN TAQUERIA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR INSULATION INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REAR REACH IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLES,ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,STOVE,GARBAGE CANS
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS,BASEMENT,STORAGE AND PREP AREAS
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP /STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED AND FLOOR TILES,DAMAGED LOWER WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER IN TAQUERIA
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT. AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENTS
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION FROM REPORT #2229807 10/17/18 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR BEHIND CEREAL,UNDER JUICE COLD HOLDING UNIT,ON SNOW BLOWER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER DETERGENT DISPLAY SHELF AND REAR FOOD STORAGE UNIT.IN BASEMENT BEHIND PALLET NEAR DOOR AND ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS,PREP AREA BEHIND STOVE AND PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/24/18.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

Oct 17, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DAIRRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN EXISTING FOOD REAR PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED AND RAW TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS COOKED BEEF 2.5LBS.78.8F-81.3F,4.5LBS.COOKED PORK IN GREEN SAUCE 71.4F,,71.6F,81.9F,2LBS.COOKED RICE 79.3F,6LBS. COOKED BEEF STEW 71.8F,17LBS. COOKED CHICKEN SOUP 74.8F-79.3F,5LBS. COOKED BEANS81.1F,4LBS. MOLE SAUCE 80.6F,1LB.COOKED SQUASH 78.6F,1.5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 75.6F,22.5LBS. SOUR CREAM 46.8F-73.4F,4LBS. COOKED PORK FEET 81.0F,1LB. COOKED POTATOE AND SAUSAGE 80.8F,3LBS. COOKED CHIRIZO 80.1F,12LBS. GREEN SALSA 46.6F-87.9F,23LBS. COOKED CARNITAS 47.5F-47.7F,10LBS. COOKED BARBACOA 47.5F,10LBS. COOKED STEAK 47.5F-47.7F,30LBS. EYE OF ROUND 46.4F-47.5F,25LBS. BEEF TRIPE 47.8F,20LBS. PORK RIB TIPS 46.7F,15LBS. CHIRIZO 48.2F,20LBS. HIND SHANK 48.2F,16LBS. BONELESS SHANK 47.1F-47.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 288LBS.$461.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF THE RISK OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN TAQUERIA PREP AREA AT 72.5F AND WALK IN COOLER AT 47.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 39.8F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.FAX OR EMAIL LETTER TO CDPH WHEN READY.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY-FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX 150 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNIT,FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,ON LOWER SHELF NEAR CHARCOAL,UNDER JUICE COLD HOLDING UNIT,ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA,EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO SNOW BLOWER,BASEMENT ALONG WALL BASES AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS.ALSO APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND GARBAGE CAN AND WALLS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RRECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/17/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE WORN AND PEELING WOOD PREP TABLE IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED AND BROKEN GLASS ON SOME DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNITS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE FOIL,CARDBOARD AND PAPER FROM PIPES,PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN TAQUERIA.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING INTERIOR INSULATION INSIDE OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
Not serious Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REAR REACH IN FREEZER,GRILL TABLES,ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR,STOVE,GARBAGE CANS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS,BASEMENT,STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR PREP /STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED LOWER WALL AT SERVICE COUNTER AND FOOT REST IN TAQUERIA.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN DELI/MEAT DEPT.LIGHT SHIELDS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENTS
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BLINKING LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN DELI/MEAT DISPLAY UNIT AND REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 1, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FRESH MEAT CUTTING TABLES ALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGHOUT BACK ROOM AND SALES FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

AIR VENTS ON SALES FLOOR WITH DUST BUILD UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, PRODUCE PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BACK ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN WALK IN MEAT COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, AND FLOORS IN BACK STORAGE/PRODUCE PREP ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN WALK IN MEAT COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING, WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER, CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT AND REAR BACK PREP ROOM IN NEED OF PROPER LIGHT SHEILDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALL IN PRODUCE PREP ROOM. LEAKS AT MEAT DEPARTMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 26, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT MEAT SECTION OF PREMISES
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS

Aug 17, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH.RINSE,AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SERIUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1566884 DATE 08-28-2015 (33)OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, STOVE, MICROWAVE)IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING THRU OUT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BY THE FRONT PREP. OBSERVED MEAT COOLER LOCATED IN THE AISLE IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING UNDER RACKS TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (34) OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (35)OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE THE CHIP RACK IN THE CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN (36)OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE VARIOUS LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE AISLES IN THE GROCERYAREA ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUGS AND MAINTAIN (41)OBSERVED A STORAGE CLOSET WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE GROUND (TIRE, RACKS, CRATES, OLD EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, CLEAN OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INSIDE THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AT MEAT SECTION OF PREMISES
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREAS

Aug 28, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN, MEATBALLS, PORK, RICE, AND BEANS IN THE FRONT PREP REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGES AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED UTENSILS (TONGS) BEING STORED ON A PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS TOB PREVENT CONTANMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. OBSERVED ONE RAW WOOD SHELF IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN THE MEAT DELI COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR SEAL WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CONDENSOR LEAKING ONTO CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINING IN THE SODA POP REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE AISLE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAPS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, STOVE, MICROWAVE)IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING THRU OUT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BY THE FRONT PREP. OBSERVED MEAT COOLER LOCATED IN THE AISLE IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING UNDER RACKS TO REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE THE CHIP RACK IN THE CUSTOMER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE VARIOUS LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE AISLES IN THE GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUGS AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A STORAGE CLOSET WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON THE GROUND (TIRE, RACKS, CRATES, OLD EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, CLEAN OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Jul 17, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 57.2-63.9F IN WALK-IN COOLER: LARGE COVERED DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF, CARNE ASADA AND SOUP. MGR STATES COOKED YESTERDAY. INSTD MGR ON PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURE AT THIS TIME. APPROX 40LBS $250 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN TAQUERIA. INSTD TO PAINT/SEAL SAME.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, SINKS, SHELVES, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARD, AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN TAQUERIA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT OUT IN MILK WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE SAME.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

STOVES (4-BURNER AND 1-BURNER) IN REAR WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COMMERCIAL VENTILATION THAT EXTENTDS ABOVE ROOF LINE OR REMOVE STOVES FROM PREMISES.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS FOR DELI COOLER MISSING.

Nov 14, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

The chicken display cooler shelving liners are dark and stained, replace the liners. The outer door of the butcher display cooler door has a small crack that is taped, replace the cracked door.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

The walk in cooler door and interior have food and blood buildup. Wash, rinse and sanitize the entire cooler interior.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The rear storage area has dirty walls and ceilings from old insect activity, clean and paint the walls and ceilings.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

The walk in butcher and milk coolers are dark, increase the lighting in the coolers.
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

The wiping cloths are not stored in sanitizing solution between use, set up a sanitizing bucket in the butcher shop and taqueria.

Sep 28, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND DEEP FREZEERS AAND IN BASEMENT AREA IN CORNERS.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TOILET TANK TOP CRACTED INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS OBSERVED IN MOP BUCKETS. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK NEAR UTILITY SINK FOR HANGING MOPS TO AVOID ODOR AND PEST HARBORAGE.

Sep 21, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 5 LIVE FLIES IN BASEMENT ABOVE SHELF ON WALL,ALSO OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES (8-10) ON FRUIT IN PRODUCE, AND 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VEGETABLE BIN ON FRONT SELLING FLOOR.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BEHIND DEEP FREZEERS AAND IN BASEMENT AREA IN CORNERS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHT STORE HAS DEAD FLIES INSIDE.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TOILET TANK TOP CRACTED INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED.
Not serious Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR LARGE WALK-IN COOLER.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS OBSERVED IN MOP BUCKETS. RECOMMENDED INSALLING A MOP RACK NEAR UTILITY SINK FOR HANGING MOPS. TO AVOID ODOR AND PEST HARBORAGE. NOTED EXECESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT; INSTRUCED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Dec 28, 2011 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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 EXTERIOR OF CARDBOARD BALOR & INSIDE GARBAGE CANS,UNUSED TAQUERIA AREA SINKS,EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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 LIGHTS IN BASEMENT & END CAPS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

Dec 21, 2011 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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 75 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES(CAN JUICE & CEREAL),DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MILK WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN COOLER ALONG WALL BASES,REAR SIDE STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES,IN DOOR WAY OF UNUSED FRONT TAQUERIA,1- DEAD DECAYED MICE ON FLOOR AT DOOR WAY OF FRONT TAQUERIA,2- ON BASEMENT FLOOR.BOTH FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MICE,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/21/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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 MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #547547 7/11/11 NOT CORRECTED.#32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER,SURFACES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA.#33 MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI AREA,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,SOILED WASTE STORAGE BINS IN WALK IN COOLER,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COVER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT & HOLE IN BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR.#35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.#38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR,REPLACE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR(SMALL CONTAINERS OF MILK),DAMAGED TOILET TANK LID.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF CARDBOARD BALOR & INSIDE GARBAGE CANS,UNUSED TAQUERIA AREA SINKS,EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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 LIGHTS IN BASEMENT & END CAPS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

Jul 11, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL CONTAINERS OF LARD ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,BROKEN GLASS ON TAQUERIA NORTH WEST ENTRY DOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA,SURFACES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,FOIL FROM PIPES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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 LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI AREA,GRINDER,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,SOILED WASTE STORAGE BINS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COVER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,BASEMENT FLOOR & REMOVE WATER & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT & HOLES IN BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM ,CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT DOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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 LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,SLOW DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: 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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN BASEMENT .

Jun 24, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2 BAGS OF RICE & 1 BAG OF BEANS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED INTO BY RODENTS & EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON BAGS & SHELVING UNIT ON DISPLAY SHELF AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS REMOVED & DISCARDED.APPX. 13LBS. $20.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS MEAT & MILK WALK IN COOLERS ON FLOOR,PALLETS,ON LEDGE OF INSIDE CARD BOARD COMPACTOR,ON FLOOR & PALLETS IN BOTH REAR STORAGE AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,TAQUERIA PREP & STORAGE AREA,PRODUCE WRAPPING STATION SHELVING UNIT,ON DISPLAY SHELF NEAR COOKING OIL,CAN JUICES,YARN DISPLAY,BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND CLUTTER,SCATTERED ON TOP OF UNUSED SHELVING UNITS .ALSO 2 DEAD DECAYED MICE ON TRAP & ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT.MORE THAN 15 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,MORE THAN 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON BANANAS & OTHER FRUIT ON PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT.FRONT & NORTH WEST DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE INSIDE OF LOGBOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,DEAD RODENTS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/24/11.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL CONTAINERS OF LARD ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,BROKEN GLASS ON TAQUERIA NORTH WEST ENTRY DOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA,SURFACES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,FOIL FROM PIPES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI AREA,GRINDER,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,SOILED WASTE STORAGE BINS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COVER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,BASEMENT FLOOR & REMOVE WATER & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT & HOLES IN BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM ,CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT DOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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 LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,SLOW DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN BASEMENT .

Nov 19, 2010 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Nov 19, 2010 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR BROKEN GLASS DOOR ON DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AND DOOR HANDLES, SAME COOLER; ALSO MUST SEAL RUSTY LEGS ON MEAT CUTTING TABLES AND SEAL WOOD SHELVING THRU-OUT PREMISES.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICERS AND COUNTER IN KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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 PREMISES AND SEAL CEMENT FLOOR AT MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL RUSTY WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPLACE MISSING FILTER UNDER HOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN.
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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/REPLACE KITCHEN 3PART SINK FAUCET, MEAT AREA EXPOSED SINK FAUCET AND PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION FOR WASHROOM.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
Not serious Minor
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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