Cocula Restaurant

Year	Inspections	Violations	Serious
2026	2	5	1
2025	1	4	0
2024	1	4	0
2023	4	49	0
2021	1	11	0
2019	4	31	0
2018	2	3	0
2017	3	16	1
2016	1	4	0
2015	3	16	0
2014	2	19	2
2013	1	1	0
2012	1	3	0
2011	2	8	0
2010	1	4	0

Apr 20, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN NOZZLE AT THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED PIPES GOING INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 6 INCH GAP OR PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FRESH WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Apr 8, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-501.114 OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION SAID LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SANITIZING ADEQUATELY AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11 OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE SODA GUN NOZZLE AT THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED PIPES GOING INTO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A 6 INCH GAP OR PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE FRESH WATER LINE OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Jan 6, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS NOT INVERTED AND CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 5, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS ON FLOOR ALONG BEVERAGE COOLER IN BAR AREA, DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND MISSING COVING ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 17, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 10, 2023 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLERS SUCH AS 10LBS. RANCHERA SAUCE-46.2F.7LBS. PORK ON SPIT-45.7F.25LBS. SEVEN SEAS SOUP-46.0F.15LBS. VEGGIES-45.9F.15LBS. BEEF SOUP-45.3F-45.5F.40LBS. CHICKEN SOUP-46.0F-46.4F.240LBS. BEANS-46.2F,46.4F,53.6F.155LBS. BEEF-45.5F,45.7F,47.5F.90LBS. SHREEDED CHICKEN-46.4F-47.1F.30LBS. RICE-51.8F.42LBS. SHRIMP-46.4F-46.6F.35LBS. BEEF STEW-47.1F-47.4F.30LBS. PORK STEW-46.2F-46.7F.20LBS. STEAK-50.0F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.754LBS. $1,275.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION #60.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE FOOD OFF OF FLOOR SIX INCHES IN WALK IN FREEZER.
Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT DINING AREA DRINK STATION.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE DEEP GROOVES & PITTS FROM CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST REMOVE FOOD DBERIS BUILD UP FROM ALL COOLERS , WHEEL BASES & LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA, WALL OUTSIDE OF OFFICE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE STOVE IN MIDDLE PREP AREA UNDER VENTILATION HOOD COMPLETELY.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD ALLEREGEN TRAINING MISSING FOR SOME FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2571227 2/14/23 NOT CORRECTED #10- 6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN .#37- 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38- 6-202.15 : OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.#39- 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.#44-: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.#47-: 4-101.19 : OBSERVED SOME RUST SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.#49-: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT( MEAT SLICER,ETC).#55-: 6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A SWEETEN SOFT DRINK MUST PROVIDE A 100% FRUIT JUICE OR MILK WITH 130 CALORIES OR LESS.

Feb 14, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIDS ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME RUST SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT( MEAT SLICER,ETC)
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR ,EXTERIOR LOWER PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE SEVERAL BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A SWEETEN SOFT DRINK MUST PROVIDE A 100% FRUIT JUICE OR MILK WITH 130 CALORIES OR LESS

Feb 3, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated Corrected on site
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REMOVE LID FROM STYRO FOAM CUP AND DRINK FROM IT WHILE ON SERVING LINE.INSTRUCTED TO USE A STRAW TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.(COS)
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 TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BY A MALE FOOD HANDLER HOLDING READY TO EAT (3)TORTILLA SHELLS THAT HE FILLED WITH COOKED STEAK AND PLACED INSIDE A TO GO STYRO FOAM TRAY AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER OPENING (2) PACKAGES OF TORTILLA SHELLS AND REMOVE FROM PACKAGE AND PLACED INTO ANOTHER ONE WITH BARE HANDS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES,DELI PAPER OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN BAR AND SALSA PREP AREAS. SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN SALSA PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN BAR & DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated Corrected on site
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS STORED IN WALK IN COOLER IN LARGE POTS SUCH AS 4 GALLONS OF BEEF SOUP AT 53.2F AND 4 GALLONS OF RED SALSA 64.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW PANS FOR COOLING AND STORAGE.APPX. 8 GALLONS $300.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.
Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
Severity not stated
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING TCS READY TO EAT FOODS.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SOME RUST SURFACES OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIDS ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT( MEAT SLICER,ETC)
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR ,EXTERIOR LOWER PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR,GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE SEVERAL BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2545930 12/22/21 NOT CORRECTED #53- OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #57-OBSERVED MULITPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE PROPER FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS LICENSE MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ANY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED DEFAULT BEVERAGE ON KIDS MENU OFFERING A SWEETEN SOFT DRINK MUST PROVIDE A 100% FRUIT JUICE OR MILK WITH 130 CALORIES OR LESS.

Dec 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST BUILDING UP ON THE OPENING LEDGE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA (NOT GOING INTO THE ICE) RUNNING DOWN THE FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE BEING TAKEN FROM ICE MACHINE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CARD BOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE FLAT TOP AND THE GRILL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND UP RIGHT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLAGE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR ITEMS THAT IS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED.
Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED MULITPLE EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE PROPER FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS LICENSE MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR ANY OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED THAT THEY MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Aug 22, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Aug 20, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 OBSERVED CRACKED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS THRU THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE,UNDER PREP TABLES, UNDER SINKS AND IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2304528 DATED 8/12/19; 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 40-50 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA ON THE ELECTRICAL PIPES AND ON UNUSED BOXES, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Aug 12, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA ON THE ELECTRICAL PIPES AND ON UNUSED BOXES, OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIRMENT.

Apr 10, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE TO CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Not serious Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED MEATS, SLICED TOMATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT DATES FOR ALL TCS READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE LOCATED ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (BEEF, EGGS, RAW OYSTERS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (ITEM MARKED WITH AN ASTERISK* OR ITEM MARKED WITH A FOOT NOTE.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Not serious Priority Foundation
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURE OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS FOR ALL FOOD THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE BIN (BEANS) AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER (RAW MEATS) AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER (SALSAS, COOKED FOODS, SLICED VEGETABLES). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY BETWEEN USE.
Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES.
Severity not stated
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED EQUIPMENT (POTS) TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE LARGE EQUIPMENT AND ONLY USE EQUIPMENT THAT IS ABLE TO SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS LARGE ENOUGH TO FULLY SUBMERGE THE LARGEST PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IN THE FACILITY OR PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING OF SAID LARGE EQUIPMENT.
Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT ON THE FAN LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL COVING IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED BY THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL AND MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Oct 19, 2018 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

Result: Pass.

Jan 16, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED.
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND BLOWN BULBS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Sep 28, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

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

FOUND IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALYY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 20-LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 50.4F,220-LBS OF HOMEMADE GREEN SALSA AT 48.9F, 45.3F. FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER-CDI AT COST APPROX $ 165.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, ( LARGE POTS WITH FOOD) NOT LABELED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVDE.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE AND RACKS BY DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN OF FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE BOXES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER

Jan 18, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TYO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLESN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF DUST BUIL-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

Jan 11, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE LIP, LID,AND ON GROUND SURROUNDING CONATNER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST ALSO MUST REPAIR BENT LID COVER ON GARBAGE DUMPSTER ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE,BEANS CHICKEN.ETC,INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPRED AND SERVED,SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TYO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLESN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OF DUST BUIL-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

Jun 1, 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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY/PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANLDED AND SERVED(RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, BEEF, etc). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA(BROKEN FLOOR TILE WITH WATER UNDERNEATH THEM). ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Jun 18, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP
Not serious Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANOTIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

May 5, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

Apr 24, 2015 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 THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,FOUND A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
Not serious Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
Not serious Minor
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

Jul 9, 2014 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)

Serious Critical
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 7-2-14 ON REPORT# 1490299 NOT CORRECTED: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA STILL NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. LIQUID WASTE ON GROUND INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF CORRAL, OVERFLOWING TRASH IN DUMPSTERS AND ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO BREAK ALL BOXES DOWN BEFORE PLACING IN RECEPTACLES, TO KEEP ALL LIDS CLOSED, AND TO KEEP GROUND AREA CLEAN. CRITICAL VIOLATION FOR NON COMPLIANCE 7-42-090.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

SEE VIOLATION #14.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN, BEEF, etc). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

: BULK FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

: PAINT RUSTY LEGS AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. DISCONTINUE STORING UNCOVERED BREADS IN GARBAGE BAGS, AND STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS FOR STORING UNCOVERED FOOD.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR (WHITE PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIORS AND SIDES OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS THROUGHOUT.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS LONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), AND IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET(DEBRIS AND DIRT) ACROSS FROM OFFICE IN DINING ROOM
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENINGS(2) IN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FROM ATTACHED PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT(DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP).
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK IN REAR, AND LEAKY PIPE BEHIND DISH MACHINE.

Jul 2, 2014 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

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

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, AND OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINE MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT IN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE OR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE BUILD-UP FOUND ON LID TO GREASE RECEPTACLE, OVERFLOWING TRASH NOTED IN GARBAGE DUMPSTERS(LIDS UP). ALL LIDS MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN(GROUND IN CORALE MUST ALSO BE KEPT CLEAN). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
Not serious Minor
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED IN ALL COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
Not serious Minor
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY(WITH HABDLES UP OR OUT) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY LEGS AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. DISCONTINUE STORING UNCOVERED BREADS IN GARBAGE BAGS, AND STORING UNCOVERED FOODS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER, MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS FOR STORING UNCOVERED FOOD.
Not serious Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR (WHITE PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIORS AND SIDES OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SINKS THROUGHOUT.
Not serious Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS LONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), AND IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET(DEBRIS AND DIRT) ACROSS FROM OFFICE IN DINING ROOM.
Not serious Minor
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL OPENINGS(2) IN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FROM ATTACHED PIPES AND LINES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT(DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP).
Not serious Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK IN REAR, AND LEAKY PIPE BEHIND DISH MACHINE.
Not serious Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY STORE UNUSED EQUIPMENT(GYRO MACHINE).

Jan 29, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL HOLDER BEHIND DRINK BAR.

Mar 21, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REAR STORAGE SHELVES NOT SEALED/RAW WOOD.MUST SEAL/PAINT.
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.ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS IN FURNANCE ROOM.
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.DUSTY CEILING VENTS AND CEILING IN REAR DISH AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO DOOR ATTACHMENT AT FRONT,REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPLACE.

Feb 23, 2011 Short Form Complaint · 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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT BAR GUN HOLDER.
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.CLEAN CEILING VENT OVER THE 3 COMP. SINK DUSTY.
Not serious Minor
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.PLACE ALL WIPING CLOTHES IN 100 PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER.

Feb 17, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)

Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE IN RESTROOM MUST REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.HOT WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON AT SHUT OFF KEEPS RUNNING HANDLE BROKEN .THE WATER IS SHUT OFF AT SHUT OFF AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
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.OBSERVED COOKING POTS TOO LARGE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK TO IMMERSION OF THE POTS FULLY.
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.CLEAN FRONT BAR GUN HOLDER.
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.OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT OVER THE 3 COMP SINK DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST.
Not serious Minor
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON COUNTER/TABLES INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN 100 PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER.

Feb 4, 2010 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO THE PREP EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK SEPARATING IT FROM THE PREP TABLE ADJACENT TO IT.
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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENTS.
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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS. ALSO, MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN REAR BY 3-COMP. SINK.
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. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMP. SINK.

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