Las Islas Marias
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Las Islas Marias has 38 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to seven violations.
Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 20 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Las Islas Marias on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (SHOES AND CLOTHES) STORED ON THE SAME WIRED SHELVING UNIT AS BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING SEASONINGS, HERBS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SEPARATE SPACE FOR SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT STORED KITCHENWARE STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 NOTED ORANGE JUICER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED MICHELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED FANS LOCATED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SURROUNDING SURFACES OF UNIT SET UP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FLOATING EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Feb 25, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 55 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES... IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MOP SINK AND INSIDE CLOSET, ON TOP OF CLOSED BULK CONTAINERS AND SHELVING UNITS WHERE EMPLOYEE ITEMS ARE STORED IN FRONT OF WALK IN FREEZER, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ON SHELVES WHERE CLAY CUPS ARE STORED IN BAR, ON FLOOR SCATTERED UNDER STEAM TABLE IN AND ON LOWEST SHELVES OF GRILLS (2) IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (SHOES AND CLOTHES) STORED ON THE SAME WIRED SHELVING UNIT AS BULK CONTAINERS CONTAINING SEASONINGS, HERBS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SEPARATE SPACE FOR SAID ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT STORED KITCHENWARE STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ORANGE JUICER EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICHELLANEUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FANS LOCATED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND SURROUNDING SURFACES OF UNIT SET UP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FLOATING EMPLOYEES WORKING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Aug 12, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 65F WHILE STORING FISH CEVICHE AND VARIOUS HOUSE-MADE SALSAS. NOTED TEMPERATURE FO STORED TCS FOODS @ 40F AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TCS FOODS FROM EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR UNIT TO WORK AT 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS OF SHELLSTOCK (OYSTERS) STORED INSIDE A CARBOARD BOX AND BULK CONTAINER INSIDE A WALK-IN COOLER DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION, WITH NO LABELS ATTACHED WITH ALL SPECIFIED IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION AS DESCRIBED PER CODE, NAME, ADDRESS, CERTIFICATION NUMBER, DATES, HARVEST LOCATION, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TAG REMAIN ATTACHED UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY AND KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED SAID SHELLSTOCK VOLUNTARILY DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (SHRIMP, FISH CEVICHE, SALSAS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE INTERNAL LID WITH BROWN MILKY SLIME/MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP DRIPPING DOWN ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ICE AND CLEANED THE MACHINE AT THIS TIME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WHILE PREPARING SHRIMP DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERTING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED OR NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFCATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Aug 17, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 14, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 12 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; WOODEN DOOR WAY BETWEEN HALL AND REAR PREP AREA, FRONT CASHIER AREA, BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MITIGATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Aug 10, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 10 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MEN'S WASHROOM AND STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE LADIES' WASHROOM, AND ON THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS, AROUND DOOR FRAMES AND STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Aug 3, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDERNEATH AND ON DRINK COOLER IN "BAR" PREP AREA, ON METAL SHELVING IN HOT PREP AREA, IN INTERIOR OF DRAWERS OF COLD HOLD UNIT UNDER GRILL, IN CASHIER AREA, IN CRACKS OF WALL NEAR JUKEBOX. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MITIGATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Jul 26, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA TO NOT BE AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 65F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW.REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA ON TABLES AND TRASH CAN, ON AND AROUND TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE GASKETS OF COOLER UNITS, INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MITIGATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2023
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE TCS FOODS (CEVICHE, OCTOPUS, SEAFOOD BLEND, SHRIMP SOUP, FISH, FISH SOUP) IN FRONT COLD UNIT AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE (RANGE OF 55F-62F). PERSON IN CHARGED VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED 80LBS AT A COST OF $300. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HELD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA TO NOT BE AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 65F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW.REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY TO BE INFESTED WITH APPROXIMATELY 100 MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACHES AND LARVAE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEVERAGE DISPENSER INTERIOR IN BAR AREA, BEHIND COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA, IN REAR PREP AREA ON TABLES AND IN BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE), ON AND AROUND TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSIDE GASKETS OF COOLER UNITS, INSIDE COOLER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ADDITONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MITIGATE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2578339 DATED; 7/7/2023 NOT CORRECTED: #16 OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST DRIPPING UNTO ICE (ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) WHITEAND BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF SAME UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY #7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT VALID CERTIFICATE AS WELL AS CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP OF GRIME ON THE FOLLOWING PIECES OF EQUIPMENT; SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA, TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL MOP SINK ON SITE AND MAINTAIN FOR COMPLIANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN DOORWAY TO REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE LOOSE AND PULLING FROM WALL. OBSERVED OPEN CRACKS AND SMALL HOLES THROUGHOUT FACILITY WALLS AND WALL COVERINGS.OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN BEVERAGE PREP AREAS WITH CRACKS AND SPACES.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE BIN WITH EXCESS RUST DRIPPING UNTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION) WHITEAND BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF SAME UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE MULTI-GENERATIONAL ROACHES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL ABATEMENT, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP OF GRIME ON THE FOLLOWING PIECES OF EQUIPMENT; SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA, TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT THE HARBORAGE OF PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLIN DOORWAY TO REAR DRY STORAGE AREA TO BE LOOSE AND PULLING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NOT RECEIVED HER CERTIFICATE IN THE ALLOWED TIME SINCE TAKING THE CLASS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
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Apr 11, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OBSERVED IN WASHROOMS OR AT HANDSINKS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (CORRECTED ON SITE)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NO LABELS FOUND ON BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR (RIGHT SIDE) OF THE TWO DOOR CONDIMENT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AROUND COOKING BURNERS TO REMOVE SPILLAGE AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN COOKING AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE HANDSINK IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY. THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA (RIGHT SIDE) IS LEAKING FROM THE PIPE AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 24, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH CEVICE,SHRIMP,RICE,OYSTERS,ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN REFRIGERATOR AND FRONT PREP COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ON FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY IF THERE ARE ANY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY TO ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENT DUE TO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT BEING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR FRONT HANDSINK NEAR BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE DISPENSING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK STAINED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE CUTTING SURFACES THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY PREP TABLES AND REACH IN COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED AND LIQUID FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 12, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE FOR USE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE FOR USE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARMTENT SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c0. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFO.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BUCKETS OFPREPARED TCS FOODS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE OFF FLOOR IN ORDER TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN/HANGING ICE MACHINE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK STAINED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE CUTTING SURFACES THAT CVCAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY PREP TABLES AS WELL AS COOLING UNITS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF DUST DIRT, FOOD , ETC.
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Mar 13, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGH OUT PREMISES, TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 74.0F-85.0F. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGH OUT FACILITY (100F AT HANDWASH SINKS, 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: LARGE CONTAINERS OF RAW SHRIMP STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE READY TO EAT CEVICHE AND DICED READY TO EAT TOMATOES, LETTUCE. INSTD TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDCLEANSER AVAILABLE AT REAR HANDWASH SINK WHERE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY SLICING READY TO EAT TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, AND DISHWASHER ALSO ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT REAR HANDWASH SINK WHERE FOOD HANDLER AND DISHWASHER ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10/1/18 REPORT 32229211 NOT CORRECTED; 37 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. - 41 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN AN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS WHEN NOT IN USE. - 44 4-903.11(A) MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION. - 47 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA. - 47 MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS. - 49 4-601.11(B) MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER,PREP COOLERS,GRILL. - 58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. - CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT RUST. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: PIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR MAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 60
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Oct 9, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU OF RAW /UNDER COOKED FOODS RISK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIAN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CEVICHE,RICE,OYSTERS,MUSSELS,ETC.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 4:05 P.M. AFTER REINSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 MUST PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING FOR TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN AN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS WHEN NOT IN USE
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(A) MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(B) MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER,PREP COOLERS,GRILL
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND BAR AREA
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN DINING AREA
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 1, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. CEVICHE AT 48.4F IN A STAINLESS STEEL PAN INSIDE OF A BLACK PLASTIC BUSS PAN WITH ICE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
22
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.11 PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (CEVICHE,RICE,CRAB,FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:40 P.M..(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT REAR PREP AREA/DISH WASHING HAND SINK.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT SINK .COS AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 C)
10
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 3-203.12 OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELL FISH TAGS WITH 50LBS. OF RAW OYSTERS WITH ICE IN A BLACK PLASTIC BIN INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST KEEP SHELL STOCK TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.50LBS.$200.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL AND SCREW WITH EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK SLIMY BUILD UP AND WATER DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF BASIN USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
16
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU OF RAW /UNDER COOKED FOODS RISK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTIAN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)
25
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED A SANITIZING BUCKET INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN BAR AREA.BUCKET WAS REMOVED AT THIS TIME.COS .MUST KEEP HAND SINK FREE OF ARTICLES AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(SEE VIOLATION #10)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 MUST PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING FOR TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-305.13 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN AN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NOT ON CUTTING BOARDS WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A) MUST STORE MULTIUSE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON CAN OPENER,PREP COOLERS,GRILL.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND BAR AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN DINING AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2018
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments:MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS,ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,GARBAGE CANS,CAN OPENER BLADE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BAR AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES AND WALL OUTLET COVERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZER,MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER INTERIOR DOOR AND EXTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BAR AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND IT ALSO.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF ICE MACHINE AND PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
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Jun 8, 2018
Reinspection
15 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE,STORAGE SUCH AS OBSERVED 2- FEMALE EMPLOYEES STANDING AT DINING ROOM TABLE PEELING SHRIMP.OBSERVED UNCOVERED COOKED BREADED CHICKEN ON A PLATE AND A PAN OF UNCOVERED RAW FISH STORED NEXT TO EACH OTHER IN 2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.A ENCLOSED PACKAGE OF RAW BEEF ON SHELF ABOVE UNCOVERED READY TO EAT DICED TOMATOE IN WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING FROM PANEL ON TO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BASIN.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM ICE MACHINE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.PRODUCT HAS BEEN COVERED AND REMOVED FROM COOLERS AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT OUTER ENTRY DOORS AND REAR DOOR IN LEFT CORNER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/5/18(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS (RICE,SHRIMP,VEGETABLES,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:52 A.M.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
21
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK THE SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
22
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2116737 12/6/17 NOT CORRECTED #32-WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.#33-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION HOODS.#34-MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.#35-MUST CLEAN DUST DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.#38-MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS,ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,GARBAGE CANS,CAN OPENER BLADE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BAR AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES AND WALL OUTLET COVERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZER,MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER INTERIOR DOOR AND EXTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BAR AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK THAT WAS REMOVED FROM PREMISES WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND IT ALSO.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF ICE MACHINE AND PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 5, 2018
Routine
18 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS.SCALLOPS 50.8F,15LBS. SHRIMP 54.9F SITTING IN WARM WATER AT 55.6F INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .1LB. CEVICHE 56.9F IN SMALL BOWLS ON TABLES,.5LB GREEN VERDE SAUCE 66.5F,.5LB. HABERNERO SAUCE 66.3F,10LBS. COOKED VEGETABLES 120.5F ON STEAM TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.27LBS.$265.INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE ON PROPER THAWING OF FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED A LARGE PLASTIC BLACK TRAY AND 4- PLASTIC BASKETS INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAME.NO SOAP OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE IS LOCATED ABOVE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
12
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE,STORAGE SUCH AS OBSERVED 2- FEMALE EMPLOYEES STANDING AT DINING ROOM TABLE PEELING SHRIMP.OBSERVED UNCOVERED COOKED BREADED CHICKEN ON A PLATE AND A PAN OF UNCOVERED RAW FISH STORED NEXT TO EACH OTHER IN 2-DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.A ENCLOSED PACKAGE OF RAW BEEF ON SHELF ABOVE UNCOVERED READY TO EAT DICED TOMATOE IN WALK IN COOLER.OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK AND PINK SLIMY BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND WATER DRIPPING FROM PANEL ON TO ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE BASIN.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM ICE MACHINE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE.PRODUCT HAS BEEN COVERED AND REMOVED FROM COOLERS AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO.APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT OUTER ENTRY DOORS AND REAR DOOR IN LEFT CORNER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/5/18(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CEVICHE,GREEN VERDE SALSA,COOKED VEGETABLES)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
21
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK THE SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
22
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW ONE WILL BE POSTED BY INSPECTOR AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
28
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2116737 12/6/17 NOT CORRECTED #32-WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.#33-MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION HOODS.#34-MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.#35-MUST CLEAN DUST DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA.#38-MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DISH STORAGE SHELF IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FANGUARD COVERS,ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH IN COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,GARBAGE CANS,CAN OPENER BLADE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BAR AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES AND WALL OUTLET COVERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZER,MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER INTERIOR DOOR AND EXTERIOR OF UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK THAT WAS REMOVED FROM PREMISES WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH 3- COMP SINK AND REMOVE PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND IT ALSO.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INTERIOR BASIN OF ICE MACHINE AND PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 6, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AND SERVICE AREA ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS, HOOD VENTILATION, AND ANSIL TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING, FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA. SINK IS NEXT TO PREP TABLE WHERE HANDWASHING MAY CONTAMINATE FOOD ITEMS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES ADDED DRINK PREP IN AREA WITH NO HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK IN DRINK PREP AREA. USE HANDSINK ACROSS IN PREP AREA OR DISH AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AND SERVICE AREA ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS, HOOD VENTILATION, AND ANSIL TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING, FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA. SINK IS NEXT TO PREP TABLE WHERE HANDWASHING MAY CONTAMINATE FOOD ITEMS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1931557 DATE 05-24-2016(45)FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS BY CORRECT BY DATE ON REPORT. MUST CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS,HAS OPEN DARK DEEP SEEMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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May 24, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT BEING WASHED AND RINSED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST ALSO BE SANITIZED IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, CABINET INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA,CAN OPENER AND SLEEVE ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, FAN GUARDS AND COILS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNCLEAN SEAL AROUND THE SIDES AND TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN WALLS ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT THE DUST ON VENTS IN THE CEILING IN THE DINING ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SHEILDS FOR LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS BY CORRECT BY DATE ON REPORT.
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Aug 13, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICED VEGETABLES AND CEVICHE IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. ALSO OBSERVED JELLOS AND CAKES FOR SALE IN A MINI REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL FOOD THAT IS OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DESSERTS FOR SALE WITH THE RESTAURANT NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STYROFORM CUP BEING USED TO SCOOP SALSA OUT OF A CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CUPS INSTEAD USE A DESIGNATED SCOOP OR SPOON.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF FRYERS AND UNDER GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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 EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON VENTS THRU OUT THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA AND IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 10, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER GASKET AT PREP COOLER DOOR, INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CUTTING BOARDS ARE WORN, BEYOND REPAIR, DEEP, DARK GROOVES, BLACK IN COLOR, AND OPEN SEAMS. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. ALL CAULKING AT ALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS. AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, NOT MAINTAINED, WORN WITH EXCESSIVE BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING TOP OF CONDIMENT LINE, DOORS OF ALL COOLERS, CUTTING BOARDS, UNDERNEATH COOKING LINE, AND SINKS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN OR DRY IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES STAINED WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS BEING USED (STYROFOAM CUPS, BOWLS) AND STORED IN FOOD PRODUCT. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND ALSO STORE PROPERLY.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE "CLEAN" LADLES ARE STORED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THEY GET WATER SPLASHED INTO THEM, RAISE UP THE CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES ARE RUSTY, REPAIR OR REPLACE UNSANITARY SHELVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE HOT LINE COOLER AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE JUICER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE YOUR EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY AND COMING OFF OF THE WALL NEXT TO THE GREASE TRAP, REPAIR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: TWO TILES ARE MISSING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM , REPAIR THE WALL.
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Oct 1, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND VENTS ABOVE THE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE LARGE STANDING FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THEMOMETER INSIDE THE WALKIN COOLER.
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Aug 6, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE LARGE STANDING ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK MOLD AND LIME BUILDUP. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-005(A). MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE ICE ,MOLD, LIME AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE ICE MACHINE. CDI CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 10-15 FRUIT FLIES (NATS) FLYING AROUND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAS DIRTY DISHES IN IT AND BY THE THE MOP SINK BOTH SINKS ARE IN THE SAME ROOM.SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD AND VENTS ABOVE THE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE LARGE STANDING FREEZERS HAS ICE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THEMOMETER INSIDE THE WALKIN COOLER.
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Jan 23, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA ON SHELF.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER IN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELF.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN MENS WASHROOM. REMOVE DUST FROM FANS IN MEN AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK.
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Jan 26, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLE,VENTILATION UNITS IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER #2,MISSING VENTILATION VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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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.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,VENTS.
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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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZERS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN DISH AREA & FRONT PREP AREA.
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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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,REAR DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG SIDE.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALL AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.
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78
Oct 21, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT, OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND 4 DOORS FREEZERS AND 3 AT BAR AREA BEHIND SMALL COOLER. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE AREAS AND EQUIPMENT AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED; 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
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 ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND MOP SINK.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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 CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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64
Jun 11, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 26, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. MUST SEAL RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT MAIN PREP AREA, AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER DISH WASHING AREA 3PART SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; FREEZER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AT REAR PREP AREA, COOLER, ICE MACHINE AND CABINETS AT BAR AREA AND FRYERS AT FRONT COOKING AREA.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT BAR AREA, AND UNDER DISH WASHING AREA 3PART SINK.
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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 CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE WASHROOMS, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN, AND REPLACE WALL TILES UNDER DISH WASHING AREA 3PART SINK ON SOUTH WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
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 REPLACE MISSING LINGT COVER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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74
Jan 22, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND CONTAINER OF RAW FISH SALAD {CEVICHE} ON TOP OF SHELVE AT 48.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD FOODS MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW. CEVICHE DISCARDED BY MANAGER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005{A} CRITICAL.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER.
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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. MUST SEAL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES AND RUSTY BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR AND UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT FRONT KITCHEN AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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. MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOLING EQUIPMENT, AND REPAIR PIPES UNDER DISH WASHING AREA 3PART SINK AND GREASE TRAP SAME SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Islas Marias last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Islas Marias on file is from Mar 11, 2025. The public record contains 38 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Islas Marias?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Las Islas Marias.
Has Las Islas Marias' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Las Islas Marias have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Las Islas Marias 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Islas Marias is inspected around three times per year on average.
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