Congas
Last inspected: May 6, 2021
74
Score
The health department has logged 17 inspections at Congas, the earliest from 2010. Congas was last inspected on May 6, 2021. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Public records show no inspections at Congas since May 6, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Congas' latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO PEPSI MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER LOCATE AND TAG OR INSTALL ACCORDING TO ALL RELEVANT CODES.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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74
Apr 29, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING CEVICHE WITH NO DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO PEPSI MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER LOCATE AND TAG OR INSTALL ACCORDING TO ALL RELEVANT CODES.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN DOWNSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OR IN UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE MIRROR IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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May 23, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT INSPECTION AFTER 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CORE VIOLATION
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Aug 24, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11 FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR STORAGE METAL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT BAR AND PREP/COOKING DISHWASHING AREA,KNOZZLES AT THE FOUNTAIN PEPSI DRINK STATION AND BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING ON CEILING OUTSIDE IN FRONT/NEAR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS THROUGHOUT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND OVER CEILING AT BAR AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(E)(4) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER TO REMOVE SLIGHT DIRT/CALCIUM BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(B)(1)(2) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL KITCHEN UTENSILS,POTS/PANS,BOWLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed tin foil being used as a liner in the beer coolers and wrapped around the grease trap in the kitchen. Instructed facility to remove all and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Observed torn gaskets on the 2 door low reach in cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the microwave in the kitchen to have dirt and food debris built up inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floor under the soda boxes in the basement to be dirty and sticky. Also observed the walk in freezer floor to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean both and maintain.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no stoppers on site for the kitchen three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain. Observed the right handsink in the women's washroom to have very little cold water pressure. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Aug 4, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2016
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1946358 ISSUED ON 07-12-2016. (INITIAL CANVASS INSPECTION REPORT #1578370 ISSUED ON 09-30-2015) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 #16 - FOUND ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. #29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1578370 ISSUED ON 09-30-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 (#33) - INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR ALONG SIDES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. (#40) - THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. (#41) - UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER LEAK FROM CEILING/ROOF ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (07-12-2016) ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAY AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. (NOTED A GOOD SUMMARY REPORT POSTED 09-30-2015) SERIOUS 7-42-010 (B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.-------MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH/BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AND ABOVE DINING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR AND LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (RIGHT SIDE).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND IN COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.-------NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AS WELL AS THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT (NEEDS BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE).-------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE (3) WASHROOMS.------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jul 12, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. NO CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE, SIDE AND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1578370 ISSUED ON 09-30-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR ALONG SIDES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #40 - THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #41 - UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.-------MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AND ABOVE DINING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR AND LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (RIGHT SIDE).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND IN COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.-------NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AS WELL AS THE MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT (NEEDS BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE).-------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE (3) WASHROOMS.------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT DUMP SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 30, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR ALONG SIDES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Mar 28, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (AROUND ICE CHUTE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO OBSERVED COOKLINE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Sep 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF BUFFET CABINET WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DUST BUILD-UP AT BUFFET TABLE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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Jul 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT (LEFT) OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.------------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AND HAND SINK (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE LADIES TOILET ROOM----------MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT FAUCET UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors behind coolers in bar area need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area need cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Woman's bathroom ceiling had exposed plaster above sinks, shall be repaired/sealed
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shield outside walk in cooler in state of disrepair(broken)shall be replaced.
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78
Jun 10, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining
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Apr 8, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Storage shelving in bsmt., storage areas that had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning. Non food contact surfaceas of ice machine not clean need cleaning, storage shelving in storage areas(bsmt) not clean need detailed cleaning.Prep tables lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, dish machine area, 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors under storage shelving 1st floor, bsmt., not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings in prep areas, bar area not clean need detailed cleaning.Walls in bsmt storage area by walk in cooler needs cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, bsmt., storage areas not clean need cleaning, broken, missing light shields in walk in cooler, bsmt., storage area shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, dining room not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Jul 29, 2010
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Jul 23, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND ICE MACHINE FULL OF DIRT,BLACK MOLD ON THE WALLS AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER,FOOD NOT PROTECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,TAGGED MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN And sanitize,MUST CALL CDPH SUPERVISOR TURKALY 312-746-8093 WHEN ICE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING HOOD FULL OF GREASE AND DUST,MUST CALL SERVICE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ICE BIN IN BAR AREA NOT COVERED,MUST PROVFIDE LID
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER RUSTY.MUST BE REPLACED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP IN THE BAR MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER NOT IN THE ICE BIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Congas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Congas on file is from May 6, 2021. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Congas?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Congas.
Has Congas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Congas have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Congas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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