Mina's Restaurant

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1. Mar 25, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR AREA HOT FOODS PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AND FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2. Feb 4, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR AREA HOT FOODS PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

3. Feb 2, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT WAREWASHING PREP SINK (76.2F), FRONT AND REAR PREP HANDSINK (63F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE: HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE, REAR PREP, HANDWASHING SINK NOW AT 102F. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE THE PREP AREA WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER UNTIL REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     "OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: ""ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS"" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT READS: ""CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005"

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR AREA HOT FOODS PREP AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

   • Serious Priority

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER 3-COMPARTMENT DISH SINK (73.5F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF HOT WATER AT ALL WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 110F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON-SITE 1 WAREWASHING SINK NOW AT 113F. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE THE WAREWASHING AREA WITH ADEQUATE HOT WATER UNTIL REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

4. Feb 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF BEEF AT 45.2F, 2LBS PORK AT 70.2F AND 10LBS OF DICE BEEF AT 47.8F MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 9LBS AT $95. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT THAWING IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

5. Mar 7, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

6. Feb 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 2:30PM TO 2:50PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN/BEEF WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. AT 2:55PM CERTIFIED MANAGER LAURA SALGADO ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.

7. Jan 6, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED RAW STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.6F INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. ALSO OBSERVED SHREDDED CHEESE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.3F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/11/2021 REPORT #2509473. #57- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. #58- OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

8. Jul 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WALK INTO THE REAR PREP AREA TO SPEAK WITH THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT PEOPLE WHO ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE RESTAURANT'S OPERATION ARE NOT ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP, FOOD STORAGE, OR WAREWASHING AREAS.

   • Serious Priority

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

     OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY-TO EAT FOODS (ONIONS, CHEESE, TORTILLAS, BURRITOS) WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE GRABBING COOKED TORTILLAS OFF THE FLAT TOP GRILL, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND HANDLING RAW ONIONS, AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE ADDING CHEESE AND OTHER TOPPINGS TO A BURITTO AND WRAPPING THE BURRITO; ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL READY-TO EAT FOODS MUST BE HANDLED WITH SUITABLE UTENSILS OR GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLTION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ARRIVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND INSTALLED A HANDWASHING SINK THAT PROVIDES HOT AND COLD WATER.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE TWO SINKS TO PROTECT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED PEELED ORANGES STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE JUICING AREA PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE WALLS NEAR THE REAR PREP/COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED MULTIPLE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 5/11/2021 REPORT #2509473 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

9. May 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLTION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED RAW WOOD WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD AT THE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED SINK STOPPERS IN THE 3-COMPARMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED AT THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQAUTE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE.

10. Oct 1, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK AND SUPPLIES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED THE FLOORS AND WALLS DIRTY THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND GREASE

    • Not serious Core

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2312828 DATE 9-24-19: (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING: Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

11. Sep 24, 2019 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES AND/OR SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PER CODE FOR CLEANING UP OF VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY: INSTRUCTED MANAGER, MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER ABOUT FOODS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK AND SUPPLIES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA FOR PROPER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      NOTED THE FLOORS AND WALLS DIRTY THROUGH OUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND GREASE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      SEE VOILATION #60

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2184301 DATE 7-6-18: (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING: Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION (47)Violation Codes: 4-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

12. Jul 6, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Serious Priority

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

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE GRAB A TORTILLA, PLACE IT ON THE GRILL, FLIP IT BY HAND, AND SERVE IT TO A CUSTOMER ALL USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE READY-TO-EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-010

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK IN PROXIMITY TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. UTILITY SINK IS NOT TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTAGE, DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME LABEL FOR ALL BULK FOODS.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED GRAB AND GO NUTS ON FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED COFFEE MUG USED AS SCOOP IN SUGAR AND RICE BINS. MUST USE A UTENSIL THAT ALLOWS FOR THE STORAGE TO BE HANDLE UP.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN PREP COOLER DURING PAUSE WITH THE HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED WOOD PALLET ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED AS SHELF. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES A FLOOR ACCESSIBLE BOTTOM TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. MUST USE ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED SINK STOPPERS. AS MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS IN GOOD REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OWNER SHOWED UP AFTER INSPECTION WHILE ON SITE WITH TESTING STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      MUST PROVIDE DRAINBOARDS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION COVERS ENCRUSTED WITH EXCESS DUST/DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOPS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP. MUST REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED GAP IN WALL BY REAR DOOR COVERED WITH TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND TIGHTLY SEAL GAP. OBSERVED GAP IN WALL AND CEILING BY THE REAR THREE COMP SINK. MUST SEAL GAPS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.

13. Jun 14, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2059634 6/6/17 #18 NOT CORRECTED STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF APPX.8- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER,ON FLOOR NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN BETWEEN WOOD ATTACHED TO BACK UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON WALL NEXT TO DISH STORAGE SHELF,CRAWLING IN HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA .ALSO APPX "4-6" GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR AND REAR DOOR WIDE OPENED.ALSO APPX. 4 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT FLYING AROUND.MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND KEEP DOORS CLOSED.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/14/17(OWNER IS REMOVING INSECTS AT THIS TIME.PEST CONTROL OPERATOR WILL BE ARRIVING ON SITE SHORTLY AND REAR DOOR IS CLOSED AT THIS TIME).(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.MUST SEAL GAP IN FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT AND WALL PANELS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT, GROUND IN REAR YARD NEAR DOOR AND FENCE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS

14. Jun 6, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

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

      OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PLACE TOMATOES AND LETTUCE ON A SANDWICH WITH BARE HANDS AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER DID THE SAME THING AND HANDLE AVOCADO AFTER I TOLD THE OTHER FOOD HANDLER TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES AND NOT BARE HANDS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-37-38-010A)

    • 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 EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE AND REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR.ALSO APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND APPX "4-6" GAP ALONG TOP OF REAR SCREEN DOOR.ALSO APPX. 8 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT FLYING AROUND.MUST REPAIR DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN NOT ABLE TO CLOSE AND BOXES AND CRATES ON GROUND BEHIND GREASE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE TRASH FROM GROUNDS,LIDS NEEDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTER.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

      OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND PREP TABLE AND DISH STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANELS BEHIND STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA,GAPS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PIN HOLE IN FAUCET AT MOP SINK AND LEAKY VALVE ON HOT WATER TANK.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

15. Aug 23, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. BEEF IN HOT HOLDING 154*F, AND REFRIED BEANS 162.5*F.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND SINK, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

16. Jan 26, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED MASA STORED IN GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES. ANSL REPAIR THE FRONT FRYER DOOR(LOOSE).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR POTATO CHOPPER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOOR, AND REAR MEAT COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA WALL VENT NOT CLEAN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT FRONT , INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.

17. Jan 23, 2015 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LARGE PIZZA OVEN AT REAR OF PREMISES AND CHICKEN ROTISSERIE OVEN AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD.

18. Jan 20, 2015 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER.SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. BUSINESS CURRENTLY CLOSED.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND LARGE PIZZA OVEN AT REAR OF PREMISES AND CHICKEN ROTISSERIE OVEN AT FRONT OF PREMISES NOT UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND COFFEE MACHINE AT WATER LINE.