Las Fuentes — Manchamanteles Restaurant

2003-2011 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 29 inspections at Las Fuentes — Manchamanteles Restaurant, the earliest from 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 22 times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Las Fuentes — Manchamanteles Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED AND INACCESIBLE FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ALL KITCHENWARE AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS STORED AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT HARBORING SPACES FOR PEST.MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

Apr 9, 2026

Complaint

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 80 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: IN LARGE DINING ROOM SCATTERED ALONG SIDE SEATING ON SOUTH WALL IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL, IN UNUSED BAR UNDER EQUIPMENT, IN PREP AREA BEHIND FREEZER AND ROLLING CART STORING BLENDERS , IN DRY STORAGE SCATTERED UNDER WIRED STORAGE CARTS CONTAINING RICE, SEASONINGS ETC, ON BRICK LEDGE LOCATED BEHIND PREP TABLE AND ICE MACHINE , UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RINSE BASIN), IN OFFICE SPACE UNDER DESK AND IN CORNERS, IN BASMENT UNDER WIRED RACK STORING TOXIC MATERIALS, ON STORED UNUSED EQUIPMENT(STERNONS, SPEED RACKS,. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION, REMOVE ALL SAID RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETERS FOR WALK IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO MONITOR EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURES.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL WORKING INGREDIENTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (RICE, BEANS, FLOUR) STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLUTTERED AND INACCESIBLE FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ALL KITCHENWARE AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL UNNECESARY ITEMS STORED AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT HARBORING SPACES FOR PEST.MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

Sep 17, 2025

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-202.13: **C** Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-202.16: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH-IN COOLER, AFTER HOT HOLDING IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN DISH INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAINING PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: NOTED ELECTRIC FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN REACH-IN COOLER, AFTER HOT HOLDING IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN DISH INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING FROM DRAINING PIPES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 20, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT SINKS BY BAR.MUST PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO/DRIP COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINES.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT STORAGE WITH CLUTTER.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

Oct 25, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEFT SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

Sep 30, 2022

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 28, 2022

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2563691 ON 9/14/22 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, AND IN THE STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Sep 14, 2022

Complaint

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F INSIDE OF THE UNIT. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AT SALSAS AND RAW MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48.4F, BEEF AT 49.1F, CHICKEN AT 47.8F, SALSA AT 49F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 44.1F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, ON THE GROUND BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, BEHIND THE MAIN BAR, AND IN THE STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN EITHER OF THE 3 WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO ALL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Jul 29, 2021

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 6-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Jul 21, 2021

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 6-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA AND AROUND REAR EXIT DOORS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UPON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR, WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MISSING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Oct 13, 2020

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVES OF 2 GLASS DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANTIZE. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON SMALL FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN ALL.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER OR LID FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM NEAR PATIO.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER CLOSET WITH BROOMS, MOPS, ETC. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL BROOM AND MOPS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST REPAIR LIGHTS IN HOOD OVER FRONT COOKING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR MONITORING THERMOMETERS IN COOLER, AND FOR PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Oct 6, 2020

Complaint

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN FRONT COOKING AREA UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE @ 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MUST KEEP AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41F IN ALL REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. ALL DENATURED TCS FOODS DISCARDED AND COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT COOKING AREA. FOUND CHORIZO @ 51.09F; BEEF @ 57.5F; BEEF @ 56.6F; HAM @ 53.4F; CHEESE @ 54.1F; AND PORK @ 53.2F. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PIC ESTIMATES VALUE TO BE $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER OR LID FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS RESTROOM NEAR PATIO.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER CLOSET WITH BROOMS, MOPS, ETC. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL BROOM AND MOPS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Jun 15, 2020

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 10, 2020

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

Inspector notes: 3-301.11(B) OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TAKE A BURRITO OFF OF THE GRILL WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND A SPATULA AND WRAP IT UP WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. THE FOOD WAS DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (TACOS AND BURRITOS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE TEMPORARY BAR SET UP IN THE NORTH BANQUET ROOM. THE BAR IN THIS AREA IS USED FOR MIXED DRINKS, CUT FRUIT AND SERVING CHIPS AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE SERVING DRINKS AND FOOD FROM THE BAR AREA UNTIL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND INSPECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-304.11 REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE RESTAURANT.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Jun 8, 2020

Reinspection

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Previous priority foundation violation corrected

Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2371023 ON 5/22/20 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5/22/20 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-304.11 REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE RESTAURANT.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

May 22, 2020

Routine

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AFTER THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL EXPIRED FOODS SUCH AS GROUND BEEF AND SALSA RANCHERO. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 6 DRAWER PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS TAMALES AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT 100 PPM CHLORINE IS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER UNDERNEATH THE GRILL. OBSERVED TAMALES AT 54.7F, CHICKEN AT 50.9F, AND BEEF AT 54.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $25. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING AND WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AND THE DISH WASHING AREAS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH SINKS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ADJACENT TO THE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE 6 DRAWER PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE OF PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND THEN PLACED IN THE STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES. CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE SCALE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DISH MACHINE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FANS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS IN THE MIDDLE SECTION OF THE RESTAURANT.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Oct 28, 2019

Reinspection

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN TRAY AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACKS,MOP SINK BASIN, REAR & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA & IN BASEMENT .

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING/ REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLERS(BEER & VEGETABLE).MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Oct 21, 2019

Routine

8 major violations. 13 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2200503 8/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #10- FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.#38- FOUND THE OUTER DOUBLE DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.#58- FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2200503 8/3/18 NOT CORRECTED #10- FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SERVER STATION JUST OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS NOT DATE MARKED THAT IS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN .2.5LBS. COOKED PORK.3.5LBS. RED & GREEN SALSA .1LB. COOKED GROUND BEEF & POTATOES.2.5LBS. COOKED POBLANO PEPPERS.8.5LBS. GUACAMOLE.1.5LBS. COOKED WHITE RICE.5LBS. COOKED SPANISH RICE .3LBS. SLICED TOMATOES.3LBS. PICO DE GALLO. 22LBS. COOKED WHOLE CHICKENS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST DATE MARKALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS.APPX.32.5LBS.$86.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA PREP/SERVING LINE.MUST PROVIDE SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: STILL FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND TO MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.)

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPX. 100 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND OVER SHELVING UNITS AND BOXES,INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREAS,BAR AREAS,BASEMENT,DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/21/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Food properly labeled; original container

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

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR STORAGE DOOR,SIDE STORAGE DOOR.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION IN TRAY AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL MICROWAVES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,DISH RACKS,MOP SINK BASIN, REAR & WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.DELIME DISH MACHINE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER .

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CANS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING/ REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN SAME AREAS.STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.DAMAGED WALL BASES IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR TRIM OF WALK IN COOLERS(BEER & VEGETABLE).MOLDED WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.LOOSE WALL PANEL UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN 1ST FL. REAR STORAGE AREA & IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND CLOSED DOORS,1ST FL. DJ BOOTH.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .MUST REMOVE STANDING CLEAN FOUL SMELLING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD.

Aug 3, 2018

Reinspection

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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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 ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: - FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: - FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: - FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SERVER STATION JUST OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: - FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: - FOUND NOT ALL FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: - FOUND THE OUTER DOUBLE DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: - FOUND THE FLOOR AT THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT TO BE DIRTY AS WELL AS THE CEILING BY THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Jul 27, 2018

Routine

4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: - FOUND FLYING INSECTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY: 20 AT THE BAR, 25 NEAR ICE MACHINE, AND 40 THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(A).

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: - FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: - FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK AT THE SERVER STATION JUST OUTSIDE THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: - FOUND NOT ALL FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS TO BE PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: - FOUND THE OUTER DOUBLE DOOR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT TO NOT BE TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: - FOUND THE FLOOR AT THE BAR AND IN THE BASEMENT TO BE DIRTY AS WELL AS THE CEILING BY THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Aug 11, 2017

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS THROUGH OUT REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

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

Aug 4, 2017

Complaint

9 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

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

Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: INADEQUATE DISHWASHING FACILITIES.OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT PROPELY SANITIZING. OPPM CHLORINE FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-30.

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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS CEILING AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA, REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELEASE CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT SEWER BACKIG UP PROBLEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND INSIDE SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON THE ITERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WET FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. OBSERVED GREADE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

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

Apr 26, 2017

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 18, 2017

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE)NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT NORTH SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. WHEN FILING LEFT COMPARTMENT SINK AND RELEASE CLEAR WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE SINK COMPARTMENT. ALSO OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS DRAINING SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 23, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 16, 2016

Complaint

6 minor violations.

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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: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND SHELVES ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREAS AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS THROUGH OUT REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOORS OF UPRIGHT FREEZER AND 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY COOKING POTS AND LIDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL ASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY.... INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 15, 2016

Complaint

7 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- STEAK 50.5F, CHICKEN 45.8F, RICE 76.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $70.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT WITH GREASE,DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS AND THEN DRAINS SLOWLY. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030