Tamales Lo Mejor De Guerrero

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Inspections

1. Mar 13, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREPARATION AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     FOUND POTS TO LARGE FOR WASHING/SANITIZING INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING AND SANITIZING POTS TO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.(MUST INCLUDE WASH WATER TEMPERATURES, SANITIZER CONCENTRATION, PROPER WATER WATER DISPOSAL,ETC.)

2. Apr 4, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     WE OBSERVED A USED PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE WITH FLUID IN IT, STORED INSIDE ICE BIN FULL OF ICE TO MAINTAIN COLD. SAID ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. BOTTLE REMOVED. ICE DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. ICE MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS AND DRY FOOD.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     RUBBER GASKETS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT REAR COOLERS.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

3. May 8, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE CONTAINER WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF CONTENTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED LEAK IN LEFT MOST BASIN DRAIN IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PLUMBING.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRY SEASONING SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BENEATH SPICES AND DRY GOODS STORAGE RACK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

4. Jan 26, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

5. Feb 1, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     3-304.14-- PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     3-304.12--- ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

6. Jan 28, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     EMPLOYEES MUST NOT DRINK FROM AN OPEN, UNCOVERED CUP STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     NOTED NO HOT WATER IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. HOT WATER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 71.6F. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AND A MAXIMUM OF 120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     NOTED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER THE KITCHEN MICROWAVE OVEN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE A NON-FOOD DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES HANDBAGS ETC.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING. MUST PROVIDE.

7. Jun 9, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON-PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, PORK, ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030C. MUST PROVIDE AND SINK SINK AT FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS/POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

8. Feb 11, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT

9. May 14, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO KIT TO RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE.POLICY TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     IN USE UTENSILS(KNIVES) MUST BE STORED IN A MANNER THAT NO CONTAMINATION OCCURS. DO NOT STORE KNIVES ON DIRTY SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE

   • Severity not stated

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

     FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REMOVE BROKEN PLASTIC LINER FROM SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN.SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AN NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. -

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED LARGE POTS TO COOK MEAT AND OTHER FOODS, TOO LARGE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WRITTEN PROCEDURE IS NEEDED ON HOW THIS PIECES OF EQUIPMENT WILL BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED IN PLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FLAT GRILL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM FOOD STORAGE AREA,PROVIDE A DESIGNATE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.

10. Nov 1, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT COOLER IN SERVICE AREA CONTAINING POP AND MILK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE EASILY LOCATABLE ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

11. Nov 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED TILE MISSING FROM FLOOR AT ENTRY STOOP LEADING TO DISH WASHING AREA AT REAR ALSO NOTED MISSING COVING AT EAST WALL AT REFRIGERATOR AREA AT REAR.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE COVING AND TILES

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED CEILING DRY WALL FALLING APART FROM WATER DAMAGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CEILING.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

12. Mar 9, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLUTTER AT REAR NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM REAR

13. Nov 3, 2016 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, WITH A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR PANEL, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE. DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND A FREEZER IN REAR. ALSO PREP TABLE IN REAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED EXTRA LARGE POTS STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. THEY WERE NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, BUT IF USED TO COOK FOOD, THEY ARE TOO LARGE TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN THE 3-COMP SINKS ON THE PREMISES.

14. Feb 9, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. 25 LBS OF CHICHEN AT 108.3F, VALUED AT $100. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES DISPLAYING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. ONE ENTERED THE KITCHEN FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IMMEDIATELY BEGAN HANDELING FOOD AND REMOVING CONTAINERS FROM THE REFRIGERATOR BEFORE WASHING HER HANDS. ANOTHER WAS OBSERVED HANDELING READY TO EAT FOODS, COOKED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES, WITH BARE HANDS. DISCUSSED APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING, AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GLOVES, OR APPROPRIATE UTENSILS FOR FOOD PREPARATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)(B).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR. ALSO USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ANAD MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD OR NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; BURNERS, STOVE, AND STORAGE BINS UNDER FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED WET, SLIPPERY FLOOR IN REAR PREP, AND MISSING FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED DIRTY LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR STORAGE, AND A LIGHT IS MISSING ABOVE THE REAR COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

15. May 29, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FUND FOAM CUPS,PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BUCKET WITH FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE TO SCOOP FOOD FROM CONTAINERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BURNED LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT OUTSIDE REAR FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

16. May 6, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

      FOUND BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN HAD OPENED BANANA LEAF INSIDE THE WASHBOWL WHICH THEY WERE USED TO BE FILLED.THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK WAS FILLED WITH A ORANGE BUCKET WITH SOAP AND WATER,TWO LARGE KNIVES,A PAPER BAG FILLED WITH OTHER PAPER AND FAUCET TILTED TO THE LEFT,IN FRONT OD SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK 5 BIG DIRTY POTS AND PANS.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS FROM BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK.ALL ITEMS WERE REMOVED UPON MY REQUEST.EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HAND WASHING.BANANA LEAFS WERE DISCARDED.POUNDS 2,VALUE 10 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.GREASE BOX UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SIPPING WATER FROM AROUND THE RUSTY WITH SMALL HOLES BASE.ALSO RUSTY AND BROKEN LID OF THE SAID UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE GREASE BOX.KEEP AREA DRY SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FUND FOAM CUPS,PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BUCKET WITH FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE TO SCOOP FOOD FROM CONTAINERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BURNED LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT OUTSIDE REAR FOOD STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      WATER PIPES LEAKING UNDER BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

17. Dec 17, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND PREPARATION TABLES AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR DISHWASHING AREAS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND APRONS NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE FURNACE ROOM THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD LIGHT BULBS)

18. May 15, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LARGE POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND CLUTTER STORED AT SHELVING UNITS FOR FOOD.(TOOLS, HARDWARE,ETC.)

19. Jun 27, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED IN COOLER NOT LABELED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF THE PRODUCTS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF POP/FOOD COOLER IN DINING AREA,NEED TO REPAIR/ REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET

    • Not serious Minor

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

      SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE SURFACE IS RUSTY, AND HAS PEELING PAPER,INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

    • Not serious Minor

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

      LIDS AND POTS ARE STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE PLASTIC DIRTY WITH SPILLAGE CONTAINER, IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      ONLY ONE STOPPER IS PROVIDED ON BOTH THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      THERMOMETER ARE NOT VISIBLE INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS,ARE STORED UNDER/BEHIND FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COOLERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      A MOBILE STAINLESS PREP TABLE IS STORED OUTSIDE PATIO,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

20. Nov 7, 2012 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INSIDE THE GARAGE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE THE UNITS,FOOD STORAGE AND DISPOSABLE UTENSILS(CUPS),ALSO OBSERVED THREE CARS PARKED,MOTOR OIL AND CAR PARTS INSIDE THE SAME GARAGE,INSTRUCTED TO DECIDE IF GARAGE IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST REMOVE CARS AND OTHER ITEMS,IF GARAGE IS USED FOR PARKING CARS MUST REMOVE FOOD STORAGE.

21. Oct 25, 2012 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO FOUND A GALLON OF WATER AND A BOTTLE OF BEER "BUDWEISER" STORED INSIDE THE ICE BIN MIXED WITH ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,BY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DROPPING A PIECE OF COOKED CHICKEN ON FLOOR PUT IT ON TOP THE PREP TABLE,INSTEAD OF DISCARDING IT, HOWEVER WHEN I CHECKED THE GARBAGE NO CHICKEN WAS THROWN OUT. MANAGER ASKED EMPLOYEE WHAT HAPPENED TO CHICKEN SHE STATED "I DON'T KNOW". CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      FOUND GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN MAIN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED.EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY AND WATER IS LEAKING FROM UNDER THE GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-12-2011, REPORT 585768 #32-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON FOOD PREP SIDES #40- INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS AT GARAGE STORAGE AREA. #41-MUST REMOVE UTENSILS STORED ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ON TOP OF SHELVES WERE FOOD AND UTENSILS ARE STORED,IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, DEBRIS.REMOVE UNCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER, NORTH WALL OF STORAGE BETWEEN THE TWO PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA BY THE WASHROOMS, AND IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN KITCKEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION#29

    • Not serious Minor

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

      VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED INSIDE THE GARAGE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE THE UNITS,FOOD STORAGE AND DISPOSABLE UTENSILS(CUPS),ALSO OBSERVED THREE CARS PARKED,MOTOR OIL AND CAR PARTS INSIDE THE SAME GARAGE,INSTRUCTED TO DECIDE IF GARAGE IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST REMOVE CARS AND OTHER ITEMS,IF GARAGE IS USED FOR PARKING CARS MUST REMOVE FOOD STORAGE.

22. Jul 12, 2011 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — 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 PREPARED AND READ TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER AND AT PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION AT THE TE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED MIXED CORN MASA DOUGH FOR TAMALES STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE CARD BOX PREVIOUS WITHOUT ANY BAG IN THE CARTON,ALSO READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLER AND AT PREP AREA CHICKEN,PORK,ETC WITHOUT COVER STORED ABOVE AND INSIDE EACH ORDER.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)SERIOUS,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE TAMALES MIXED DOUGH INSIDE CLEAR FOOD IST BEFORE PLACING IN THE CARTON BOX,ALSO TO HAVE FOODS COVERED IST BEFORE STORING ANY OBJECT INSIDE OR ABOVE IT.CDI

    • 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON FOOD PREP SIDES. MUST REMOVE COOKING POTS STORED OUTSIDE REAR DOOR WALK WAY AREA,AND STORE INSIDE FACILITY.REPAIR DAMAGED CHAIR COVER IN KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLERS AT GARAGE STORAGE AREA.

    • 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 REMOVE UTENSILS STORED ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN EXTERIORS OF ICE MACHINE.

23. Jul 8, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • 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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning.

    • 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. floors under hesvy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving(1st.fl.,bsmt), need cleaning.

    • 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. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls that had peeling paint in prep area shall be repair. walls, ceiling in prep areas need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep areas need cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep areas, coolers, and bathrooms need cleaning.