La Condesa

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF TOMATES AND OTHER VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER STORED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM AND IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DUST BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON RECORD.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS TROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESRFACE OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.

Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIN WHEN NOT IN USE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN WOMEN'S WASHOOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER AND NEXT TO 2-DOOR MEAT REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER AND NEXT TO 2-DOOR MEAT REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON TOP OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (EGGS 59 DEGREES F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 51.8 DEGREE F, GARLIC/OIL MIXTURE 67.3 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING IS 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 4 LBS AND $40 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK USING HIS BARE HANDS TO CUT AVOCADOS. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, BEEF, CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES) IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS WITH NO PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP HEADS LYING UPRIGHT ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR AREA OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT AFTER USE, MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO ENSURE PROPER AIR DRYING.

Inspector notes: FOUND CONSUMER ADVISORY WITHOUT THE DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK AND FOOT NOTE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORN ILLNESS. MUST COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT BAR AREA AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS (CEVICHE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS ON HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAK CONTAINER.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. WHEN NOT IN USE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF UPRIGHT FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLBASE BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AREA, ABOVE SITTING AREA AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Inspector notes: NOTED THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Inspector notes: NOTED WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A DIRTY LIGHT SHEILD IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE SAME COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS--MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELF THAT THE MICROWAVE IS STORED ON TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CIRCULAR HOLES CUT OUT OF THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA FOR AIR VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTS FOR THE CUTOUTS OR SEAL THE HOLES AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING SHELF HOOKS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER(REMOVE DIRTY WIRES AND PLASTIC THAT HOLD SHELVES).SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Inspector notes: PIPES UNDER THE THRAY LINE/PREP CONTER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WRAPPED PIPE BY THE REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GREASE.FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE THE WHITE RACHIN COOLER AT NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DANGLING GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON SHELVES UNDER THE PREP COUNTER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP 49.7F TO 50.4F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO OT USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 49F; PICA DE GALLO AT TEMP OF 55.6F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 50.2F; GRATED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51.8F; SHREDDED CHEESES AT TEMP OF 51.4F; CUT HAM AT TEMP OF 51.8F; SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 53.8F; RAW MARINATE BEEF AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50.8F. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP DISPLAY COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED BY THE CHEF/ CERTIFIED MANAGER.POUNDS 8,VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA. INSIDE THE SINK A OPNED FOAM CUP CONTAINING UNKNOWN LIQUID .CERTIFIED MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL INFORMATION: 7-38-030

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL FLIES ON WALLS ABOVE THE BAR COUNTER WALL BY THE BAR AT BAR AREA ,HALLWAY OF THE BATHROOMS.TOTAL 20 SMALL FLIES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND SANITIZE BAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING SHELF HOOKS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER(REMOVE DIRTY WIRES AND PLASTIC THAT HOLD SHELVES).SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Inspector notes: PIPES UNDER THE THRAY LINE/PREP CONTER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WRAPPED PIPE BY THE REACH-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS GREASE.FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE THE WHITE RACHIN COOLER AT NORTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DANGLING GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON SHELVES UNDER THE PREP COUNTER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL BY THE PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMEN SINK AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PLASTIC BAG TIED AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPATMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROPER REPAIR IT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RAW WOOD SHELVES BY THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN SURFACE IS POROUS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON TOP GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT, OBSERVED GREASE DRIIPED FROM UNIT ON THE FLOOR.INTSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: BROKEN AND NOT SEALED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,RESEAL.BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE SIDE DOOR NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO RESAL.

Inspector notes: GREEN PEELING PAINT ON WOOD BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT BLACK DUST ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD WITH SPLATTERED FOOD AND DEAD INSECTS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: FOUND FRESH OYSTER STORED IN COOLERS AND IN BOX WITHOUT THE SHELL FISH TAG,ALSO LARGE CLAMS STORED WITH A YELLOW TAG WITH HAND WRITTEN:30 CHERRY CLAMS,HOWEVER 12 REMAINS IN THE BAG. FOUND INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT HALF CASE OF LARGE OYSTERS IN ORIGINAL BOX WITHOUT THE SHELLFISH TAG,OTHER OYSTERS WERE FOUND IN WATER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAG. SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH PRODUCTS UNTIL FINISHED. SHELLFISH TAG MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 20,VALUE 150 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B-2)

Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORE POT AND PANS.SINK NOT SET UP DUE TO THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK WAS USED TO COOL FOOD.ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT BAR AREA TO WASH,RINSE AND STORE GLASSESS AND CUPS. CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. SET UP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inspector notes: NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED ON PREMISES, EMPLOYEE AND MYSELF USED NAPKINS WHICH GOT STUCK ON OUR HANDS. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT ARE AWAITING FOR DELIVERY,OWNER WENT TO BUY. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED BY THE TIME REPORT WAS FINISHED. INFORMATION GIVEN REGARDING HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inspector notes: WE(MYSELF AND EMPLOYEE) OBSERVED 15 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND THE BAR, IN DINING AREA,ALSO 1 ANT STROLLING ON SURFACES OF LICENSES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED: FOUND BOTH SIDE DOORS NOT RODENT / INSECT PROOFED, WITH GAPS OF 1/2" TO 2" AT BOTTOMS AND SIDES OF THE SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID AND ON THE RIM DRIPPING ON GROUNDS,ALSO EXCESS WASTE OIL ON TOP THE STEP AND SIDE WALK OF SIDE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE BOX, STEP AND SIDE WALK TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INFORMATION WAS GIVEN ON 3-26-15, INSPECTION REPORT#1453845 INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN IT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL BY THE PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMEN SINK AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PLASTIC BAG TIED AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPATMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROPER REPAIR IT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RAW WOOD SHELVES BY THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN SURFACE IS POROUS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON TOP GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT, OBSERVED GREASE DRIIPED FROM UNIT ON THE FLOOR.INTSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: BROKEN AND NOT SEALED FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,RESEAL.BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT BY THE SIDE DOOR NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO RESAL.

Inspector notes: GREEN PEELING PAINT ON WOOD BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT BLACK DUST ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD WITH SPLATTERED FOOD AND DEAD INSECTS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A GOOD STANDING CERTIFICATE POSTED AND PERSON ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, AND ALL RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP AND GREASE.

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT MANAGER WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER.

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED SINKS.

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN SOUTHEAST CORNER IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT #1395626 ON 1-22-14. 34-CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES). REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR EXPOSED SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.

Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR COTAINERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARDS IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER. CLEAN ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES). REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR EXPOSED SINK.

Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN WASHROOM AND EAST DINING AREA. CLEAN LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED SINKS.

Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB IN BAR AND BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.

Inspector notes: INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA.

Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, STOVE, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, SINKS.

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS(DEAD ROACHES). REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN NEAR EXPOSED SINK.

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 61F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 4 LBS AND $5 OF EGGS. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT. LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL IN FURNACE ROOM, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING INSIDE BOX OF DISPOSABLE CUPS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR AND PROVIDE 16 MESH SCREEN AROUND FAN ABOVE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED (RICE 165.8F, BEANS 141.3F). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT#1277736 ON 3-18-13. 35- CEILING TILE NOT MAINTAINED PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY DAMAGED CEILING TILES. WALL PANELS BEHIND EXPOSED AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. GAP NOTED ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING ALONG THE WALL BASE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND BASMENT AREAS.

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, STOVE, FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, SINKS.

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS.

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Inspector notes: Ice bin in bar not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover over ice to protect at all times.

Inspector notes: Ceiling tile not maintained prep area. Instructed to replace any damaged ceiling tile. Wall panels behind exposed and three compartment sink not maintained. Gap noted along wallbase in prep area. Instructed to intall coving along the wallbae.

Inspector notes: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. Rear exit door in kitchen not rodent proofed, 1/4 inch gap across bottom of door. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020. Must also provided pest control logbook with all written documents, including all recent service invoices.

Inspector notes: Outside garbage area not maintained, rodent proofed or cleaned. Observed 3-garbage dumpster, 2 of which have overflowing garbage from establishment on top with bags of food and debris, cardboards of food thats not broken-down and lids will not close and completely elevated creating a rodent nuisance. Instructed to keep lids completely closed, tight fitting and rodent proofed and have all garbaged contained inside of garbage dumpster. Serious citation isuued 7-38-020

Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up right side-cloudy water with food debris. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of wastewater. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

Inspector notes: Previous minor violation not corrected 02-03-2012, report #670265: #34-Must replace broken floor tiles behind bar area.Serious citation issued 7-42-090. Floor is in severe condition. Floor tile is completely missing in areas, not able to properly clean floor and floor is down to unsealed floor boards.

Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensil to prevent contamination before use.

Inspector notes: Ice bin in bar not provided with cover. Instructed to provide cover over ice to protect at all times.

Inspector notes: Cutting baord, cooking equipment, can opener, sinks and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Inspector notes: Fan above rear exit door not maintained. Instructed to install 16 inch mesh acreen to cove fan and seal opening. Ceiling tile not maintained prep area. Instructed to replace any damaged ceiling tile. Wall panels behind exposed and three compartment sink not maintained. Instructed to replace heavily stained panels and remove molded silicone chaulk around sink. Gap noted along wallbase in prep area. Instructed to intall coving along the wallbae.

Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shielded in prep area or above warmer. Instructed to replace missing light cover or install shields with end caps.

Inspector notes: Overhead pipe in basement leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent excessive water in basement.

Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles and unused equipment in basement. Instructed to remove all unsued articles and detail clean areas.

Inspector notes: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN AREAS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT AREAS.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AREA.

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,PIECES OF UNUSED/UNCLEAN KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspector notes: Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. FOUND NO SHELLFISH TAGS ON OPENED BOX OF OYSTERS HELD INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).APPROXIMATELY 10#'S,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$ 50.00.

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD AT COMPARTMENT WERE ICE IS BEING MADE.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST NOT USE UNTIL IS DETAILED CLEANED,SANITIZED BY PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIAN AND NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT PROOFED SOUTH SIDE DOOR 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT BAR AREA APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SAME AREA ALSO MICE DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 10 BENEATH CLUTTERED STAIRCASE LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#579996 DATED:3/28/11. 35 The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACE, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT 06/28/2011 36 Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA 06/28/2011 38 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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT, A DRAIN COVER FOR BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN AND CLEAN GREASE TRAP BASEMENT AREA 06/28/2011 MUST CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ROTTED- OUT WOOD ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK AREA,REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOILS FROM SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN AREAS,DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT AREAS.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND BAR AREA.

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,PIECES OF UNUSED/UNCLEAN KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS IN BASEMENT DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED 3/15/2010, INSPECTION REPORT #58372, VIOLATIONS #'S 32, 33, 34, 38, & 41 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACE, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA

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. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT, A DRAIN COVER FOR BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN AND CLEAN GREASE TRAP BASEMENT AREA

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND COOK PREPARING,SERVING,HOT HOLDING A VARIETY OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DURING THIS INSPECTION.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.WOODEN SHELVING IN KITCHEN IS PEELING,SHELVING INSIDE TALL COOLER IS RUSTY REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH,PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS BEHIND FRON SERVICE COUNTER.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES,ATTACHED EQUIPMENT,DRY STORAGE SHELVING REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING REMOVE HEAVILY GREASE BUILD-UP.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP.

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.REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMP SINK,HOOD/FILTERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.