Las Tablas

4920 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 39 inspections at Las Tablas stretching back to 2010. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 30 times across the record.

Las Tablas' latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 5, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN DRAINING AND WASTE WATER IS BEEN COLLECTED WITH A BUSSPAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
78
Feb 6, 2026
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
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Feb 4, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10-15LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 47.8-49.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 10-15LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLERS NOT DATE MARKED SUCH AS COOKED PORK, SOUPS, ETC. 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH/PREP AREA CLOGGED, NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
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Jan 23, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MISSING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREPARATION TABLE IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA MISSING LEGS, NOT SEALED TO FLOOR WITH SHELF NOT AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOOD PREPARATION TABLE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT WITH GAP AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING BENEATH EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND FRONT KITCHEN AREAS TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Apr 29, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, ALONG WALL, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
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82
Nov 17, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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95
Mar 9, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA OFFERED AS PART OF THE KID'S MEALS ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SODA CANNOT BE OFFERED AS A DEFAULT OPTION ON THE KID'S MENU PER 7-38-060.
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95
Feb 27, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. OBSERVED THE SINK CLOGGED WITH STANDING WATER WHEN IT IS BEING USED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROX. 65 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, NEXT TO THE WALL ON THE FLOOR OF THE COFFEE BAR AREA AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE BAR AREAS.
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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.
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67
Aug 16, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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90
Nov 17, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM ON MAIN FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT BAR AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED/BROKEN MICROWAVES BY REAR DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ON RIGHT SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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82
Aug 6, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF INSTALLED IN CORNER OF BAR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE ALL SURFACES NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAP BETWEEN FLOOR/WALLS IN BASEMENT NEAR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST SEAL/INSTALL COVING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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90
Aug 3, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE, LARGE, BLACK FLIES IN BASEMENT AND STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF INSTALLED IN CORNER OF BAR. MUST SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE ALL SURFACES NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BEHIND LEFT TOILET IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAP BETWEEN FLOOR/WALLS IN BASEMENT NEAR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST SEAL/INSTALL COVING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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78
Jul 27, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2356432, DATED 1/9/20. MUST CORRECTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #36 NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #49 DEEP FRYER INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT WITH GREASE ACUMMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND TWO COOKING POT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #55 FLOOR IN THE CORNER THE CABINET AND COOLER IN THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH DEBRIS . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILLS, FRYERS, ETC.) MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAR WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BEHIND LEFT TOILET IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAP BETWEEN FLOOR/WALLS IN BASEMENT NEAR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST SEAL/INSTALL COVING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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70
Jan 9, 2020
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE NON FOOD CONTACT INTERIOR PLASTIC LID BOTTOM SURFACES A LIITLE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SOME COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO COOKING POT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT WITH GREASE ACUMMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CLOSE TO THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN THE CORNER THE CABINET AND COOLER IN THE FRONT BAR AREA WITH DEBRIS . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Aug 29, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (CHICKEN,BEEF,PORK ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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78
Aug 22, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (CHICKEN,BEEF,PORK ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2241101 DATED:12/05/2018 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK INCLUDING HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOMS. - Mar 5, 2019 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WINE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND FRONT MAIN BAR. - Mar 5, 2019 4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ACCUMULATION. -Mar 5, 2019 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR. - Mar 5, 2019 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 8/29/2019.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - - -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: (UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60).
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: (UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60).
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: (UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60).
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF KITCHEN HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: (UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60).
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY FLOORS IN BAR AREA,MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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43
Dec 5, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F). INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD: BEEF AT 46.7F/47.2F/48.5F, CHICKEN AT 47.2F, STEAK AT 48.3F, SQUID AT 48.7F/47.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F FOR COLD HOLDING AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 500.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (IN PREP/COOKING AREA) WITH TCS FOOD NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. (SEE COMMENTS BELOW) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION (SEE VIOLATION #60)
58
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2200847 ISSUED ON 08-13-2018 #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK INCLUDING HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOMS.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ACCUMULATION.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WINE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND FRONT MAIN BAR.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND COFFEE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT BAR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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47
Aug 20, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
58
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 (B)(B) OBSERVED PREP COOLER (2 DOOR) BEHIND FRONT MAIN BAR IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 FOUND CUTTING BOARD (IN PREP COOKING AREA AND BEHIND BAR) IN POOR REPAIR WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 FOUND FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK BEHIND REAR BAR
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 (A) (B) FOUND BROKEN, LOOSE, UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT AND IN REAR BAR AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN FRONT, REAR BAR, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN MAIN PREP AND IN REAR/COOKING AREA
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 FOUND INOPERABLE LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 (B)(B) FOUND LIGHT BULBS MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER (IN REAR STORAGE AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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43
Aug 13, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
5
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) (A) FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
16
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, FRONT AND IN REAR BAR AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 (B)(B) OBSERVED PREP COOLER (2 DOOR) BEHIND FRONT MAIN BAR IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 FOUND CUTTING BOARD (IN PREP COOKING AREA AND BEHIND BAR) IN POOR REPAIR WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 FOUND FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND HAND SINK BEHIND REAR BAR
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 (A) (B) FOUND BROKEN, LOOSE, UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN FRONT, REAR BAR, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN MAIN PREP AND IN REAR/COOKING AREA
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 FOUND INOPERABLE LIGHTBULBS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 (B)(B) FOUND LIGHT BULBS MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER (IN REAR STORAGE AREA). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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39
Dec 28, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISHWASING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED THE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
12
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS STEAK, CHICKEN, BEANS, RICE AND PORK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. MARIA CAMPOS CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:00PM DURING INSPECTION.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED,BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS BROOM AND DUST MOP AND DUST PAN STORED IN FRONT OF THE REFRIGERATOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEANING MATERIALS IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
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70
May 30, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR DUE TO VERY CLOSE TO THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE ICE BIN.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA/REAR KITCHEN /PREP AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
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90
Mar 10, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR DUE TO VERY CLOSE TO THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE ICE BIN.
32
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA/REAR KITCHEN /PREP AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
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90
Mar 3, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR BEING USED TO STORED WOODEN POUNDER FOR SANGRIA AND MOJITO DRINK, WIRE SCRUBBER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN STOPPER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING, NOT FOR STORAGE TO STORE ITEMS. MANAGER REMOVED ALL THE SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1932228 DATED 6/7/16 #31- Found several scoops, bowls, and utensils stored (resting in foods) in different bulk containers throughout kitchen. Instructed to remove all utensils and store outside bulk foods in a separate, clean container, or ensure handles are resting outside the food (such as beans, rice, sangria, etc). Must maintain. #36-Found lights out in the sliding door cooler in the front kitchen area, and inside the hood above the front cooking line (one bulb is covered in grease). Instructed to replace all bulbs. Must maintain adequate lighting throughout kitchen, prep areas and inside all coolers. #35-Found excessive dust build up on vents on the outside of cooking hood in the rear kitchen. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain all hoods. Serious violation 7-42-090.
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR COOK/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR DUE TO VERY CLOSE TO THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE ICE BIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL BULK,DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL,STOVES, AND DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE POT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED OR REPLACE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU OUT BASEMENT. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT,HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA/REAR KITCHEN /PREP AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR AND PREP COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING ,COOKING IN THE PREP COOK LINE MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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58
Jun 7, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found several scoops, bowls, and utensils stored (resting in foods) in different bulk containers throughout kitchen. Instructed to remove all utensils and store outside bulk foods in a separate, clean container, or ensure handles are resting outside the food (such as beans, rice, sangria, etc). Must maintain.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found raw wood under shelving in front prep area. Instructed to seal or paint. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amount of orange mold on lower interior of ice machine. Found small amount of black mold on lip of cover of ice dispenser (upper interior). Instructed to remove all, clean, sanitize and maintain.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found excessive dust build up on vents on the outside of cooking hood in the rear kitchen. Found grease build up on the interior of the hood above cook line in the front kitchen. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain all hoods.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found lights out in the sliding door cooler in the front kitchen area, and inside the hood above the front cooking line (one bulb is covered in grease). Instructed to replace all bulbs. Must maintain adequate lighting throughout kitchen, prep areas and inside all coolers.
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78
Nov 24, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 4-28-15 NOT POSTED OR FOUND ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-28-15 NOT CORRECTED. #30- BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#32-TIN FOIL STILL BEING USED AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DISH MACHINE SPRAYER ARM. #36-MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE FREEZER. #43-ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE OF ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.#45- NOTED SERVER AND COOK WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ALL DURING THE INSPECTION.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER WITH BROKEN PLASTIC HANDLE AND BROKEN INTERIOR SHELVING. SHELVING REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC AND DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO BE CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST IN THE REAR PREP EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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78
Apr 28, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASHING OF GLASSWARE AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SINK FOUND SET WITH WASH BASIN ONLY. NOT SET TO SANITIZE WHILE GLASSWARE BEING WASHED. NO STOPPERS FOR TWO OF THE THREE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND PROPERLY SET TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
8
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN BAR SINK AND LIQUOR RAIL. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON SHELVING ACROSS FROM COOKS LINE STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE DISH MACHINE SPRAYER ARM.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY INTERIOR OF UNUSED TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE OR STORE CLEANED. DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND FLAT GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE THE FREEZER.
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OF PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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64
Dec 4, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 26, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1459889 ISSUED ON 05-19-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (SIDE BAR). #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT SIDE BAR AREA BASEMENT STORAGE INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.-----------INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK (SIDE BAR) AND FLOOR BASEBOARD BY OFFICE DOOR ENTRANCE IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND SIDE BAR AREA. #38 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT. 08/19/2014 #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK CRATES (USE FOR STORAGE) IN MAIN BAR AREA BY EXPOSED HAND SINK.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS IN MAIN BAR AREA.----------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY EXIT DOOR) LEADING TO WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF BANQUET/PARTY ROOM.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 19, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY PREP/STORAGE SHELF (ACROSS DISH MACHINE) AND EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.--------MUST RE CAULK BEHIND LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (SIDE BAR).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT SIDE BAR AREA BASEMENT STORAGE INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE EMPLOYEE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.-----------INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK (SIDE BAR) AND FLOOR BASEBOARD BY OFFICE DOOR ENTRANCE IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND SIDE BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Sep 19, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DINING ROOM TABLES HAVE FOOD AND DEBRIS IN CREVICES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER IS SEEPING IN BASEMENT, DUE TO THE RECENT RAIN. MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SAME. COVES ARE MISSING FROM BASE WALLS . MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING . MUST REPAIR AND SEAL CEILING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSING SCOOP WAS FOUND INSIDE ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Apr 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Lower walls leading to toilet room needs repair. Holes in ceiling in dinning room and banquet room,need repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Vent covers in toilet rooms need cleaning. Need backflow prevention device on mop sink in basement.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Rear storage closet and office closer have clutter and boxes on floor. Must remove clutter and raise boxes 6 ins off floor.
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May 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 7, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found ice machine(interior of ice machine)food contact surfaces with pink, black slime inside of ice machine, deflector.Citation issued, mgmt. cleaned and sanitized ice machine at once.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Found/observed no certified food mgr with City of Chicago food sanitation at time of inspection while handling, preparing potentially hazardous foods(rice, beans, steak dinner, beef stew)at time of inspection.Citation issued. Certified food mgr(Alfredo Barahona) arrived after 3:30 PM.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Found exposed hand sink faucet in front bar area in state of disrepair(broken faucet neck), shall be replaced.Citation issued.(Mgmt was instructed to used sink in kitchen prep area for hand washing until faucet is replaced)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of kitchen storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, front counter not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint/plaster, holes gaps, exposed wallboard in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area, and bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear storage areas, bsmt storage areas shall be provided, light shields in prep area, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep area and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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May 26, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BAR BANQUET AREA,BEHIND WALK IN COOLER,UNDER DISH AREA ,GREASE TRAP VERY DIRTY,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: LADIES TOILET IN BASEMENT IS OUT OF ORDER,MUST REPAIR TOILET
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER
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Apr 18, 2011
Tag Removal
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Apr 7, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND INTERIOR ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,TAG ICE MACHINE NOT TO BE USED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. AIR VENTS IN 2 DOOR COOLER VERY DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TOP COUNTER UNDER COFFEE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET IN 2 DOOR COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN 2 DOOR COOLER,INTERIOR COOLER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AROUND REAR AREA,PREP,DISH AREA,BAR IN BANQUET ROOM AND BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE BASEMENT,MUST REMOVE EMPTY BOXES NOT NEEDED
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Sep 10, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded under exhaust hood. Instructed to shield all bulbs in prep area.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Sep 3, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Three compartment sink not properly draining waste water. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right side of sink. Instructed to repair or detail clean grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves, sinks, utensils, holders of soda guns, exhaust hood, prep table/counter and storage cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep area, along side of equipment and in basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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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 basement and prep area not maintained. Instructed to repaint ceiling and walls in basement from water damage and replace any damaged ceiling tile in prep area. Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Frame not sealed in center of side door. Instructed to repair and seal door to prevent any daylight on sides.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded under exhaust hood. Instructed to shield all bulbs in prep area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet in rear bar leaking. Instructed to repair or replace faucet to prevent leak.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Tablas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Tablas on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 39 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Tablas?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 30 times, more than any other issue at Las Tablas.

Has Las Tablas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Las Tablas have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Las Tablas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Las Tablas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Las Tablas is inspected around three times per year on average.