Cruz Blanca Brewery & Taqueria And Lena Brava

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Inspections

1. Sep 26, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Sep 24, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLE BEHIND THE LENA CRUZ 2ND FLOOR BAR.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-205.15 REPAIR THE LEAK AROUND THE RIM OF THE SPRAYER SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE DISHWASHER.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE WASHROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     6-202.14 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.116 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE CRUZ BLANCA TACO BAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE CRUZ BLANCA TACO BAR AREA. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE LENA CRUZA BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE DISHES ARE WASHED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2623606 ON 9/10/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREAS AND BEHIND THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ELEVATOR AND BASEMENT BREWERY AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 5 HOUSE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

3. Sep 10, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

     3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS (TORTILLAS) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROX. 10 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREAS AND MECHANICAL ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY fOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     4-903.12 OBSERVED CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED IN AN OPEN ROOM IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT CLEAN EQUIPMENT CANNOT BE STORED IN THE WASHROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLE BEHIND THE LENA CRUZ 1ST FLOOR BAR.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE WASHROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     6-202.14 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     5-501.116 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE CRUZ BLANCA TACO BAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE CRUZ BLANCA TACO BAR AREA. SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE LENA CRUZA BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE DISHES ARE WASHED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2622897 ON 8/26/25 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 10 HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALL, CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND 1ST FLOOR LENA BRAVA BAR AND FOOD PREP AREA, AND 2ND FLOOR LENA BRAVA BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

4. Aug 26, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED MOLD-LIKE GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES INSIDE OF ALL 3 ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL THE ICE MACHINES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE CRUZ BLANCA 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE AT A CONCENTRATION OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROX. 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND 15 HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALL, CEILING AND FLYING AROUND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND 1ST FLOOR LENA BRAVA FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT STORED IN AN OPEN ROOM IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT CLEAN EQUIPMENT CANNOT BE STORED IN THE WASHROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN ALL FEMALE WASHROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     CLEAN THE TOP OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CLEAN THE FLOOR AND CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     REPAIR THE WATER DAMAGED DRYWALL ON THE CEILING BEHIND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE CRUZ BLANCA TACO BAR.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE TORTILLA GRILL IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE LENA CRUZA BAR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL AREAS WHERE DISHES ARE WASHED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

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

5. Aug 16, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Aug 9, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. THE FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     NOTED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 4 LBS OF BEEF AT 52.5, 4 LBS OF PORK AT 51.5, AND 3 LBS OF OYSTERS AT 51.7. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 11 LBS AT $250. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDER TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS FROM CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F AT COLD HOLDING UNIT. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD-HOLDING COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

7. Sep 14, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED T OREPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE FEMALE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

8. Jan 20, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE BIN AT FRONT BAR. MUST STORE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD AT FRONT PREP AREA ON 1ST FLOOR WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S BATHROOM IN BASEMENT HALLWAY FOUND AT 90.3F. OTHER HAND WASHING SINK WAS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT 100.0F. OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR AT 90.9F. OTHER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM WAS AT 100.0F. MUST MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

9. Dec 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CRUSHED ICE MACHINE, AND LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED DIRTY TOILET FEATURES ON TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

10. May 3, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — 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

      LIVE SMALL FLIES MINIMIZED

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA.

11. Apr 26, 2018 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 APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE BAR (LENA BRAVA SIDE) AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      DISCONTINUE USING MILK/FOOD CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. PROVIDE CORRECT RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE. ALSO, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR,UNDER BEER BARRELS (2ND FLOOR BAR).

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENT IN SERVER STATION ON 2ND FLOOR.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST RESTORE VENTILATION IN BOTH BASEMENT TOILET ROOMS, NOT WORKING DURING INSPECTION.

12. Apr 13, 2017 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

      OBSERVED SHELLFISH COMMINGLED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED TO PRODUCT, PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF APPROX., $300.OO AND ABOUT 30 POUNDS, Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold, with tags attached, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(B)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      ALL PACKAGED SNACKS OFFERED FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED,

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      CUTTING BOARD FRONT PREP AREA BY TACO STATION STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN,

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      CHIPPING PAINT SOME AREAS OF BASEMENT WALL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT, SEAL AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA BY BASEMENT ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

13. Aug 11, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      BLACK BRICK WALL AND CEILING AT CRUZ BLANCA TACO PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR. RAW EXPOSED BRICK WITH HOLES IN MENS TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR. INSTD TO FINISH SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      DRAIN LINE FROM SODA LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTD TO ROUTE PROPERLY TO DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR SAME.

14. Aug 3, 2016 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      POOR HYGENIC FOOD PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLER. USING BARE HANDS TO PLACE READY TO EAT TORTILLAS ON CUSTOMERS ORDERS FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE. ALSO HAVING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT CONDIMENTS WHEN CHOPPING/PREPARING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED.

    • Serious Critical

      SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

      HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE CURRENTLY IN USE, IN POOR REPAIR, FINAL RINSE AT 164F. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE FINAL RINSE AT 180F AND ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND STORAGE. PREVIOUSLY LICENSED AND DESIGNATED BAR AREA ONLY (LOCATED AT LENA BRAVA) HAS BEEN COVERTED TO A PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY BARRIER FROM CUSTOMERS THAT ARE SEATED AT SAME AREA. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING FOOD IN THIS AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 2 PREP COOLERS STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, RICE COOKER, SERVING PLATES, MULTI-USE UTENSILS, ETC AT THIS AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER/SNEEZE GUARDS AT SAME LOCATION. . PREMISES HAS VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND USING WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM CDPH. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL APPROVAL OBTAINED FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

    • 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

      LIVE FLIES (OVER 50) NOTED AT ON WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT IN ALL BAR AREAS, LENA BRAVA PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      BLACK BRICK WALL AND CEILING AT CRUZ BLANCA TACO PREP AREA. INSTD TO HAVE FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR. RAW EXPOSED BRICK WITH HOLES IN MENS TOILET ROOM 2ND FLOOR. INSTD TO FINISH SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER DISHMACHINE AREA NOT CLEAN. FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      DRAIN LINE FROM SODA LINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. INSTD TO ROUTE PROPERLY TO DRAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR SAME.

15. Apr 5, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AROUND THE FLOOR DRAINS IN ALL PREP AREAS TO BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND FREE FROM UNNECESSARY LEDGES THAT MIGHT TRAP DIRT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR DESSERT PREP AREA AND AT THE CORNER OF THE WALL NEXT TO THE RIGHT GRILL.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE 2ND FLOOR CATERING ROOM.