Las Islas Marias Mololoa — Den Den Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Las Islas Marias Mololoa — Den Den Restaurant 26 times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 15 times across the record.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. 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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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED IN CONTAINER AT STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME:FLOUR,ETC.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER BEHIND UNUSED FRYER IN THE KITCHEN.CLEAN AND MAINATAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND SHELVES AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Nov 14, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 31, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED. APPROXIMATELY 25 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AFFECTED AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Nov 14, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND NEXT TO THE KITCHEN GRILL (UNUSED FRYER), STORAGE CLOSETS WHERE THE HEAT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND BASEMENT OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Nov 4, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE HEAT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.---OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 20 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS IN THE BAR AREA. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS ARE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. ALL AREAS ARE CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND A LICENCED PEST CONTROL COMPANY TREATS THE FACILITY FOR RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/30/21. REPORT #: 2544825. #51.) 5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, BEHIND BAR COUNTER(FRONT SERVING AREA). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55.) 6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BAR AREA, REPLACE. #57.) 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND NEXT TO THE KITCHEN GRILL (UNUSED FRYER), STORAGE CLOSETS WHERE THE HEAT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, AND BASEMENT OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.
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Nov 30, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, BEHIND BAR COUNTER(FRONT SERVING AREA). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA, REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 BROKEN LIGHT PROTECTIVE(REPAIRED WITH WHITE TAPE, WHICH IS ALREADY UN-STOCK) AT FRONT AREA BY THE BAR
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON-SITE WAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Nov 18, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR WATER RESERVOIR BEHIND BAR AREA. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON-SITE IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN, BAR, AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.ALSO, OVER 6 SMALL FLIES ARE ON-SITE IN THE PREP AREA. A COUPLE OF ANTS AT THE WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE WEST WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN. REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-7-20, REPORT# 2360120 POSTED HOWEVER IS COVERED WITH IDPH PAPER IS NOT CONSPICUOUSLY VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 2-19-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY WEST WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT THE WALL BEHIND THE TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER BY THE WEST WINDOW. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 EXTREMELY SOILED CLOTH CURTAINS IN THE EXIT/ENTRANCE DOORWAY FROM THE HALLWAY TO THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, BEHIND BAR COUNTER(FRONT SERVING AREA). MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA,REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT PROTECTIVE(REPAIRED WITH WHITE TAPE,WHICH IS ALREADY UN-STOCK) AT FRONT AREA BY THE BAR
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE WAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-7-20, REPORT #2360120 #47)4-101.19 NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON-POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED. #55)6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER, ESPECIALLY ON SHELVES, FLOORS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REAR CORNER WITH PING PONG MACHINES, AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,INCLUDED DRY FOOD INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND DEAD MOUSE AT GLUE BOARD BY SHELF IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MANAGER REMOVED PEST
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE/RELOCATE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING ON SHELVE ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE HANDWASHING SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS,PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.
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Feb 7, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ESPECIALLY ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REAR CORNER WITH PING PONG MACHINES AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH OUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Jan 30, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ON SHELVES ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP, ON FLOORS AT THE HEATING ROOM AND FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVES WITH NON POROUS WOOD THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED CEILING WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE HEATING UNIT ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA KITCHEN PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ESPECIALLY ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REAR CORNER WITH PING PONG MACHINES AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Feb 19, 2019
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOFED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES WITH ROUGH SURFACE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER PREP TABLE,NOT CLEANABLE. REPLACE SAID SHELVES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES BELONGING(SCARVES) ON TOP CLEAN LINENS BEHIND THE FRONT NORTH COUNTER,REMOVE SAID ITEMS STORE THEM IN A DESIGNATE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,WASHROOMS AND MOP SINK AN REPLACE SAID TILES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN REPLACE WERE IS NEEDED,ALSO FLOOR TILES NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND THE BAR AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: DESIGNATE AREA/STORAGE ONLY FOR FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS,REMOVE OTHER ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA..
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 2, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES OF DRY STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER USED AND CLUTTER. ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER USED OR NOT RELATED TO THE FOOD SERVICE ETABLISHEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL.
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Jul 24, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT UP TO DATE WITH NO RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR 2018. OBTAIN RECENT CONTRACT WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-28-020 (C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS WITH 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT LINEN STORGAGE AREA NEAR BAR. OWNER CLEANED ALL AREA AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES OF DRY STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LIVING AREA IN BASEMENT WITH 2 WORKING POOL TABLES AND COUCHES AND CHAIRS NOT PROPERLY SEPARATED FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH SELF CLOSING DOOR OR COMPLETE PARTITIONING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGER USED AND CLUTTER. ITEMS THAT ARE NO LONGER USED OR NOT RELATED TO THE FOOD SERVICE ETABLISHEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL REMAINING ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR ADEQUATE PEST CONTROL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Dec 19, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL-NOTED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVING AT UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-O20
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN BASEMENT HOLDING GRAIN MEALS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TIN FOIL LINERS ON TOP OF RANGE AT HOT LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE FOIL LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS AT WALLBASE DIRTY IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Apr 7, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP OF RANGE WITH GREASY/FOOD PARTICULATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN TOP OF RANGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING PANELS STAINED IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD NOT PROPERLY AFFIXED OVER LIGHT IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY AFFIX LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO CLEAN HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT(EAST SIDE) STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 13, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE, STORED BEHIND THE BAR. LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL INTERIOR PANELS HAVE BEEN DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE PREMISES. AREAS INCLUDE; ALONG WALL BASE (WEST WALL)IN THE KITCHEN AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN, ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, MOP CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY, AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND BAR IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. ALSO, FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1609996, DATED 1/21/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES; #35; OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN; BEHIND STOVE AND BEHIND PREP TABLE, ALSO AROUND SMALL SERVING WALL TO BAR AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN BSMT NEAR POOL TABLE. BSMT HAS HOLE IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION STILL EXIST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS, FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., NOT LABELED IN THE PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO HOLD AND STORE FOOD IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO COVER THE CEILING VENT IN THE KITCHEN. TAPE BEING USED ON WALL AND FLOOR VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS. ALSO, TAPE IS ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS, TAPE AND ALUMINUM FOIL ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD, PROVIDE A VENT COVER FOR THE VENT AND REMOVE TAPE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INTERIOR SURFACE OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN, 2-DOOR COOLER ON WEST WALL IN KITCHEN, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. INTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN, AND PANTRY. ALSO, THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN THE OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT, IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ARE NOT CLEAN; KITCHEN, OFFICE IN BASEMENT, LADIES AND MENS TOILET ROOMS, BEHIND BAR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, CUSTOMER DINING AREA, BEHIND THE BAR; AND IN LADIES AND MENS TOILET ROOMS. HANGING CEILING TILE IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, AND IN THE HALLWAY. ALSO, A LIGHT IS NEEDED IN THE MOP CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND INSTALL LIGHT IN MOP CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. LOOSE TOILET HANDLE (WOMENS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND TOILET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, THE MOP CLOSET IS CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, AND WHERE NEEDED, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN; BEHIND STOVE AND BEHIND PREP TABLE, ALSO AROUND SMALL SERVING WALL TO BAR AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN BSMT NEAR POOL TABLE. BSMT HAS HOLE IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR DESIGNATED BAG WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES BEING STORED ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. 10 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN, 78.3F, VALUED AT $25. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; IN KITCHEN CORNERS NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK, AND CORNERS BEHIND THE STOVE, SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO THE STOVE, IN REAR FURNACE ROOM, CORNERS NEAR EXIT DOOR, IN CORNERS UNDER THE FRONT BAR, UNDER THE PREP TABLE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BSMT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSIL DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN, AND ON THE DRAIN BOARD ABOVE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT; UNDER 3-COMP SINK, PREP AREA, BSMT. AND IN BOTH CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN; BEHIND STOVE AND BEHIND PREP TABLE, ALSO AROUND SMALL SERVING WALL TO BAR AREA. HOLE IN WALL IN BSMT NEAR POOL TABLE. BSMT HAS HOLE IN CEILING AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE HALLWAY BY THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTS IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA NEAR THE BAR, AND IN THE MENS CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION OR DESIGNATED BAG WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER NEAR EXIT DOOR, IN SMALL STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO STOVE, STORAGE ROOMS IN BSMT. ALSO MOP CLOSET HAS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 6, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED SEVERE BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. ALSO BLACK SUBSTANCE AT PANELS OF ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION UNIT WAS TURNED OFF AND TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE. BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM REPUTABLE RETAIL FOOD LICENSE. 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: EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS(20 OR MORE) IN THE KITCHEN: ON SHELVES BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL PANEL AT SOUTH-EAST WALL. ALSO DROPPINGS(30 OR MORE), OBSERVED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES. TEN SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON NORTH-WEST WALL AND SHELF IN THE KITCHEN.FIFTEEN SMALL FLIES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER AROUND DIRTY BAG OF LINENS,ICE MACHINE AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND FRONT DOOR BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS WITH 1/2 TO 1 INCH GAPS,RODENT/INSECT RUBBER STRIPS BROKEN OR MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,SMALL FLIES AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF FRONT DOOR.CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED:THE BASE IS EXTREMELY RUSTED WITH OPENINGS WERE THE WATER IS LEAKING,HOWEVER NOT SEWAGE BACK-UP.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CARDBOARDS ON SHELF BY THE BAR COUNTER,ALSO DAMP AND STAINED LINENS ON SHELF BEHIND THE BAR WERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL SURFACE. MEN WASHROOM DOOR IS BROKEN AT BOTTOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN/ MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AREA,IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BESIDE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Feb 6, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : FOUND FOLLWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT MAIN KITCHEN, STOVE AREAS, AND SHELVING UNITS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
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Jan 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FOUND LADIES RESTROOM WASHBOWL SINK WITH NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT MAIN KITCHEN, STOVE AREAS, AND SHELVING UNITS AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
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Mar 21, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Mar 28, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOUND CLEAN UTENSILS ON CHELVING UNITS NOT STORED PROPERLY,INSTRUCTED TO INVERT,AND REMOVE FROM IN BETWEEN 3COMP.SINKS AND WALL.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS/ STAINS ON 3COMP.SINKS IN KITCKEN,TOILET BOWEL IN MALE TOILET,MOP & EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT.
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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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOORS UNDER 3COMP.SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE BSMT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN ABOVE HOOD AND ABOVE SHELF.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. OBSERVED FULL SIZE BED DRESSED WITH DRESSER IN THE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FACILITY,FOOD ESTABLISHMENT CAN NOT BE USED AS LIVING OR SLEEPING QUARTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3COMP.SINK AT FORT BAR AREA,AND PROVIDE FAUCET ON MOP SINK.MUST ALSO CLOSE FAUCET ATTATCHED TO PIPE ON CEILING IN BSMT.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WET AND DRY WIPE CLOTHS FOUND HANGING ON SINKS IN KITCHEN AND AT FRONT BAR AREA,AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Jul 2, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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. nonn food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving need cleaning.
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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. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. peeling paint in bsmt. storage ceiling/walls shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. light shields in prep areas, dining areas need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep area need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Islas Marias Mololoa — Den Den Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Islas Marias Mololoa — Den Den Restaurant on file is from Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Islas Marias Mololoa — Den Den Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Las Islas Marias Mololoa — Den Den Restaurant.
Has Las Islas Marias Mololoa — Den Den Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Islas Marias Mololoa — Den Den Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Las Islas Marias Mololoa — Den Den Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Las Islas Marias Mololoa — Den Den Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Islas Marias Mololoa — Den Den Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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