Las Brisas Del Mar
3207 W 51ST ST, Chicago, IL 60632 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 84625
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 14 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 57 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
Inspections
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Jul 8, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT ENTRANCE DOORS TO FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR ON 51ST STREET AND OPENING AT BASE OF OUTER SOUTHSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR FROM PARKING LOT ON EASTSIDE OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE LEFT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN EASTSIDE FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NEAR DOUBLE ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 1, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WALLS AND SHIELD OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.6-55.2F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, TAMALES WITH CHEESE(55.2F), SHREDDED CHEESE(49.6F), TURKEY HOT DOGS(48.1F), PARMESAN CHEESE(57.7F), PANCAKE MIX CONTAINING MILK AND EGGS(49.7F) AND REFRIED BEANS(46.6-47.8F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 20LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENINGS AT ENTRANCE DOORS TO FACILITY. OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR ON 51ST STREET, OPENING AT BASE OF OUTER SOUTHSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR FROM PARKING LOT ON EASTSIDE OF FACILITY AND IN MIDDLE OF BANQUET HALL DOUBLE ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BOXES AND CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE LEFT OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAIN UNDERNEATH STEAMTABLE IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO COLD WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE FROM LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN EASTSIDE FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NEAR DOUBLE ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPLACE GROUT IN BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Jul 28, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH RESIDUE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROEPRLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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Severity not stated
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Oct 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 25, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (PURSES) IMPROPERLY STORED WITH DRY FOOD STORAGE/SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MISSING COMMON NAME OF DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (BREAD CRUMBS, SALT, ETC). INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND CONTAINERS AT STEAM TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS FULLY SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD)
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Severity not stated
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Nov 21, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE. DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER'S AND DINING AREA.CONTINUE TO GROUT NEW FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT AT MAIN PREP AREA HOOD.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FILTERS AT HOOD OF MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2566213 10/31/22 NOT CORRECTED #STILL OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58-STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
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Oct 31, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE. DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN SALSA PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF EMPTY BOXES ON STAIR CASE AND FLOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE AND DISCARD PROPERLY DAILY TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER'S AND DINING AREA.CONTINUE TO GROUT NEW FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FILTERS AT HOOD OF MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT AT MAIN PREP AREA HOOD.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2555219 5/4/22 NOT CORRECTED #10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP,TOILET ROOMS AND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #41-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 2 DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER AND MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR MAIN LINE PREP COOLER.#49- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES.#60 OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#57-Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
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Oct 26, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS SHREDDED CHEESE.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PUT CHEESE ON SEVERAL FOOD ORDERS WITH HIS BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE DELI PAPER,GLOVES OR UTENSILS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED MAIN REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED AN APRON,CUTTING GLOVE AND SCRAPER INSIDE OF SAID HAND SINK BASIN.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT MAIN REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK .PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN REAR PREP AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO HOT NOR COLD RUNNING WATER AT FRONT BAR/PREP AREA. WATER LINES ARE NOT CONNECTED AND FAUCET IS WRAPPED WITH MASKING TAPE. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER FOR HAND WASHING AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE TAPE.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH TWO 5LBS.SEPERATE PANS OF RAW OYSTERS INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED.MUST KEEP TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED OR LAST ONE SOLD,DATE AND MAINTAIN.APPX.10LBS. $120.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE OFF OF FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS,DELI PAPER OR GLOVES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP COOLER,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,STORAGE SHELVES,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE. DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN SALSA PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF EMPTY BOXES ON STAIR CASE AND FLOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE AND DISCARD PROPERLY DAILY TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AREA FOR RODENTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S CUSTOMER'S AND DINING AREA.CONTINUE TO GROUT NEW FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FILTERS AT HOOD OF MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN SEAFOOD PREP AREA AND BURNTOUT LIGHT AT MAIN PREP AREA HOOD.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2555219 5/4/22 NOT CORRECTED #10- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP,TOILET ROOMS AND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #41-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.#47- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 2 DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER AND MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR MAIN LINE PREP COOLER.#49- MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES.#60 OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.#57-Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
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May 4, 2022 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP AND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CLAY BOWLS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 2 DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER AND MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR MAIN LINE PREP COOLER.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 27, 2022 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER MAKING TORTILLA ON GRILL AND REMOVING THEM WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING IN BASKETS.ALSO,OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER GETTING HANDFULLS OF TORTILLA CHIPS WITH BARE HANDS FROM A LARGE FOOD CONTAINER AND PLACING THEM INTO BASKETS.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR DELI PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN ALL PREP AND BAR AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
STILL OBSERVED NO DATES NOTED ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN LAST SHELLFISH SOLD. INSTD TO HAVE The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served recorded on the tag or label.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER 1ST FL. FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,BEHIND DISH STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON UPPER WALL IN MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/27/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES OR USING DELI PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SEVERAL CLAY BOWLS USED FOR FOOD THAT DOESN'T STATE LEAD FREE.MUST DISCOTINUE USE OR PROVIDE LEAD FREE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & 2 DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER AND MISSING INTERIOR PANEL OF 2- DOOR MAIN LINE PREP COOLER.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS,PREP TABLES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN SALSA PREP AREA,LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM,MISSING LOWER WALL TILES IN SALSA PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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May 28, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SIGNS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
NO DATES NOTED ON SHELLFISH TAGS WHEN LAST SHELLFISH SOLD. INSTD TO HAVE The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
DOOR GASKET OF PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
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Aug 6, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIETY OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKING/LABELS.ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS OR NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE/DAY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE COMSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICK, AND FOOT NOTE ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, (PREMISES HAS THE REMINDER PRINTED ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MENU ADVISORY, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVER FOR THE LADIES TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 22, 2018 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES RE USING MILK GALLON CONTAINERS TO STORE SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE. MILK GALLON CONTAINERS ARE NOT REUSABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AT COOKING LINE, UNDERNEATH/SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINET AND WHEELS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 13, 2018 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA/COOKING LINE NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE, LARGE BUCKET IN BASIN OF HANDSINK. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE ACCESSIBLE , BASIN CLEAR, AND WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
MAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CURRENTLY IN USE, NOT MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDERNEATH HEAVILY LEAKING INTO BUCKET/FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME, FREE OF LEAKS. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREMISES RE USING MILK GALLON CONTAINERS TO STORE SALSA. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE. MILK GALLON CONTAINERS ARE NOT REUSABLE.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AT COOKING LINE, UNDERNEATH/SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINET AND WHEELS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 23, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR WAY FROM KITCHERN PREP TO REAR STORAGE AREA/ HAS RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED #10 CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN HOT HOLDING CAMBROS UNITS.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FRONT BAR, REAR PREP, DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER/DRY MOP.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT 1ST FLOOR, BASEMENT PARTY ROOM, AND RESTROOMS IN THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Aug 15, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Aug 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER: CHICKEN AT 47.4F, STEAK AT 59.5F, EGGS AT 59.8F, HAM AT 49.8F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS WERE OBSERVED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: BEANS AT 58.5F, SOUP AT 46.2F, SALSA AT 54F, CHEESE AT 50.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 50F, EGGS AT 52.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150# OF FOOD WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Serious
Critical
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS (TORTILLAS) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AFTER WARMING THE TORTILLAS ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND TO USE GLOVES OR OTHER APPROPRIATE ITEMS TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND SHELVING ABOVE THE COOLER AND STEAM TABLE AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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Serious
Critical
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Jun 19, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BEING STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, SALSA BEING STORED IN MILK CONTAINERS WITH TAPE AROUND THE TOP IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND LABEL ALL FOOD PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT MAIN PREP AND BAR LOCATED OUTSIDE THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND DISHMACHINE. PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jun 18, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN USE, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING LOCATED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. INSTRUCTED TO UTLIZE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. DISH MACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Serious
Critical
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING (INCLUDES TWO BANQUET HALLS, FOUR CUSTOMER BATHROOMS AND TWO BAR AREAS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BEING STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, SALSA BEING STORED IN MILK CONTAINERS WITH TAPE AROUND THE TOP IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AND LABEL ALL FOOD PROPERLY.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT MAIN PREP AND BAR LOCATED OUTSIDE THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED POOR LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND DISHMACHINE. PROVIDE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STOCK ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND.
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Serious
Critical
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May 19, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATIRE OF 50.3 F. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Serious
Critical
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF BEEF RANGING FROM 45.6 F TO 61.3 F VALUED AT $100, APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF CHICKEN RANGING FROM 45.0 F TO 58.2 F VALUED AT $50. ALL FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLER IN ADDITIONAL PARTY ROOM WITH STANDING WATER. REMOVE STANDING WATER, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT BEHIND SERVICE BAR IN DISREAPIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRIAN COVER.
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Serious
Critical
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Apr 3, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES IN THE HOT WATER STOEAGE CLOSET IN REAR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Not serious
Minor
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Apr 1, 2013 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
DISH WASHING MACHINE IN RAER PREP AREA NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY HAS NO SANITIZING SOLUTION READING O PPM AT THIS TIME MACHINE WILL BE TAGED MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL FAX#312-746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR INSTRUCTED NOT USE DISH MACHINE CITATION ISSUED7-38-030
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES IN THE HOT WATER STOEAGE CLOSET IN REAR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Not serious
Minor
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR AND ALL REACHIN COOLERS IN REAR
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Not serious
Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
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Nov 5, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SOME LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THEM.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE FRYERS, CABINET UNDERNEATH HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM.
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER HAS FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SOME CEILING TILES ARE WATER STAINED IN REAR AREA AND IN THE BANQUET HALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE LEFT HAND SINK IN THE WOMENS TOILET IN THE BASEMENT PIPE UNDERNEATH IS IN POOR REPAIR HAS A SMALL HOLE IN IT LEAKING WATER AND THE SINK IS PULLING AWAY FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE PIPE AND SECURE THE SINK TO THE WALL.
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Not serious
Minor
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Feb 2, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. LABEL THE CHIP CONTAINER IN THE WAITRESS AREA.
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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. THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN IT.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WAITRESS AREA ARE SLIPPERY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 29, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PAINT SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AND HANDLES IF COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN MAIN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 25, 2010 Tag Removal · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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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 LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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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 FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYER,STOVE, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,COOLER IN BANQUET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELF IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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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 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & AT ENTRY TO BANQUET HALL.
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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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WALL BASE IN CHIP & SALSA AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALLBASE IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S.
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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 FAUCET AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Not serious
Minor
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Oct 19, 2010 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Critical
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED FROZEN RAW SHRIMP BEING UNTHAWED WITH COLD RUNNING WATER IN HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED & HANDLED AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOOD FROM HAND SINK AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY.
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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 A COMBINATION OF MASSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK & PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING FROM PANEL ON TO ICE .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN & SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE CLEAN & SANITIZED FAX A LETTER TO (312)746-4240.
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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 LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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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 FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYER,STOVE, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,COOLER IN BANQUET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON SHELF IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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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 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA & AT ENTRY TO BANQUET HALL.
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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 ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,WALL BASE IN CHIP & SALSA AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILE IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALLBASE IN 1ST FL. WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN BASEMENT WOMEN'S.
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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 FAUCET AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Serious
Critical
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.