Machu Picchu

3856 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2019
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 18 inspections at Machu Picchu, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 10, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Machu Picchu is from Jun 10, 2019, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Machu Picchu is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 10, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. GIVEN SAMPLES OF PROPERLY DISCLOSING AND INFORMING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: : 3-307.11 OBSERVED WATER CONDENSATION FROM THE TOP AREA INSIDE THE REAR PREP TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND DRIPPING DOWN ONTO COOLER SHELVING. MUST REPAIR TO ELIMINATE DRIPPING.
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86
May 30, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS, RAW FISH AND RAW BEEF BEING STORED IMPROPERLY, CO-MINGLING AND NOT SEGREGATED FROM COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS IN VARIOUS COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. SUCH AS: COOKED, READY TO EAT CHICKEN AND SAUSAGES STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF RAW EGGS IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. RAW EGGS STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE COOKED BEANS AND COOKED CHICKEN IN COOKS LINE COOLER. RAW BEEF STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE FRESH VEGETABLES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. RAW FISH AND RAW CEVECHE STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED SAUCES AND CHOPPED HERBS IN A TALL REACH-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER IMPROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO LABELS ON ANY FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, PREPARED FLAN (CUSTARD) DESSERTS, ASSORTED COOKED MEATS AND PREPARED SAUCES. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. GIVEN SAMPLES OF PROPERLY DISCLOSING AND INFORMING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM #2200490 ON 8-2-18 NOT CORRECTED. #38- REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN OF 1/2" TO 1" IN GAP ON THE TOP AND SIDE OF DOOR. NO MESH SCREENING. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR ON ALL SIDES WITH TIGHT MESH SCREENING PREVENTING FLY ENTRY.#41- OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE,AND HELD BETWEEN USE IN SANITIZE SOLUTION.#49- EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#55- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATION OF GREASE IN THE KITCHEN AND WARE WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH RICE IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 158.7F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER CONDENSATION FROM THE TOP AREA INSIDE THE REAR PREP TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND DRIPPING DOWN ONTO COOLER SHELVING. MUST REPAIR TO ELIMINATE DRIPPING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOODS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ON 2ND FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN STORED POT/PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLASTIC DISH RACK FOR THE DISH MACHINE BADLY STAINED/SOILED WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE GREATER WATER PRESSURE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA/COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS STORED NEXT TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS INSIDE THE REAR PREP TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE AT DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 2, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED: 3 THREE COOKED BEEF SHANKS IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 48F; STUFFED POTATOES WITH GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 50.1F; FRIED BANANAS AT TEMP OF 45.7F TO 49F: SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 56.8F; RAW CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 47.9F; COOKED STEAK AT TEMP OF 56.1F; MARINATE RAW STEAKS AT TEMP OF 49.6F; RAW CUT BEEF IN STRIP AT TEMP OF 50.5F; BEEF EMPANADAS AT TEMP OF 51.7F;6 EACH EGGS AT TEMP OF 52.7F; RED SAUCE AT TEMP OF 48.7F; PARTIALLY FRIED FRENCH FRIES AT TEMP OF 56.8F; BEEF ORGANS MARINATE AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50.4F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD.POUNDS 115, VALUE 249. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN PROPER DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETED TRAINING ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY. Edit
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE DISH ROOM BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH-IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 56.1F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41 OR BELOW.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED:7-38-005. ON 8-3-18 COOLER MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39.7F. UN-TAGGED UNIT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN OF 1/2" TO 1" IN GAP ON THE TOP BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING TO FRAME DOOR.MAIN DOOR WAS OPENED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE,AND HELD BETWEEN USE IN SANITIZE SOLUTION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: GROUNDS AROUND OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATION OF GREASE,ESPECIALLY IN THE KITCHEN AND WARE WASHING AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE TWO DOOR OF REAR REACH-IN COOLER , CREATING A HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WALL TILES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Nov 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 2-23-17 INSPECTION # 1989580. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
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Feb 23, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. 0PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS AND DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.( TOOLS,ETC.) MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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May 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN 72.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOT WATER AND HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/02/16 REPORT#1546609 33 OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. 34 FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOOSE AT BAR ALSO OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILE GROUT AT PREP AREA BY COOKLINE AND AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ALSO MUST TIGHTEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT BAR 35 OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN PREP AREA BY ELECTRICAL OUTLET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL. SERIUOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF MEAT UPRIGHT FREEZER IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUSY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE.UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,BEHIND MUST 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 PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. FRONT BAR AREA OPEN HOLE NOT CONSTRUCTED PROPERLY OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE PRE TABLES AND PREP COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT THE FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE .
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Jun 2, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN COVER LOOSE AT BAR ALSO OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILE GROUT AT PREP AREA BY COOKLINE AND AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT/REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES ALSO MUST TIGHTEN FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL IN PREP AREA BY ELECTRICAL OUTLET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
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Apr 24, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISWASH AREAS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON CEILING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING.
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Apr 22, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING WHILE IN USE, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT DISWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES, SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, ALSO MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ON EXTERIOR OF DISWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISWASH AREAS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/STAINS ON CEILING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 17, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING END CAPS ON ONE OF THE LIGHT BULBS AND THE OTHER LIGHT BULB MISSING A LIGHT SHEILD ENTIRELY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH ENDCAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE.
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Jun 10, 2014
Routine
8 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: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA. FOUND DIRTY DISHES INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AS WELL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL HANDSINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AND MUST USE HANDWASHING SINK FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINIATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE WATER FILTER AND FILLING TRAYS ARE COVERED IN A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MACHINE OR REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM ALL INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES AND ALSO REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(I.E. BEEF, FISH, OCTOPUS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATION POSTED. SUGGESTED HAVING MORE CERTIFIED MANAGERS AVAILABLE. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION BEGAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/GRIME BUILDUP INSIDE THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING END CAPS ON ONE OF THE LIGHT BULBS AND THE OTHER LIGHT BULB MISSING A LIGHT SHEILD ENTIRELY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH ENDCAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A COOK UPON FIRST ARRIVING AT THE FACILITY NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE COOKING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED STAFF ALL EMPLOYEEYS WORKING IN THE KITCHEN MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOWL IN THE HOT HOLDING RICE USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP TO DISPENSE RICE AND STORE THE SCOOP EITHER IN THE RICE WITH THE HANDLE UP OR IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON THE CUTTING BOARD OF THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. NOTED GREYISH PINKISH SLIMMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINNING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAINED CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST.INSTRUCETED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020. BUSINESS MANAGER IMMEDIATELY PUSHED GARBAGE DOWN INTO DUMPSTERS. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE PICK UP SERVICE OR PROVIDE MORE DUMPSTERS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS INPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER. WIPING CLOTHES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 4, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE INSIDE PLASTIC DOOR ON THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE SPACE ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF 1 DOOR FREEZER UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE STAINS ON THE UNFINISHED DRYWALL WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. MUST PAINT OR COVER WITH A CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD TILE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Aug 23, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 RODENT ACTIVITY BEHIND THE BAR AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AND PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE BAR AREA. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR AND PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS OF RODENT ACTIVITY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE INSIDE PLASTIC DOOR ON THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE SPACE ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF 1 DOOR FREEZER UNIT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE STAINS ON THE UNFINISHED DRYWALL WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. MUST PAINT OR COVER WITH A CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD TILE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Aug 22, 2012
Suspected Food Poisoning
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE SANITIZING RINSE WAS OBSERVED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. THE DISHMACHINE WAS BEING USED TO SANITIZE GLASSWARE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE THE GLASSWARE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BROCCOLI, GREEN ONIONS AND CELERY STALKS WERE STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF DIRTY WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE FOODS AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO KEEP PRODUCE IN THEIR SHIPPING CONTAINERS OR A CLEANABLE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED RED CHILI PEPPERS SOAKING IN WATER IN A BUCKET WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE DISHWASHING DETERGENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE PEPPERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY BEHIND THE BAR AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AND PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED BEHIND THE BAR AREA. 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE BAR AND PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS OF RODENT ACTIVITY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA. REPAIR THE INSIDE PLASTIC DOOR ON THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE STORAGE SPACE ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF 1 DOOR FREEZER UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES FROM THE BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE STAINS ON THE UNFINISHED DRYWALL WALLS OF THE PREP AREA. MUST PAINT OR COVER WITH A CLEANABLE MATERIAL. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD TILE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING. MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Jan 19, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold.FOUND NO TAGS WITH FRESH SHELLFISH(CLAMS),STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A SHELLFISH TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL IS FINISHED, THAN KEEP THAT TAG ON PREMISES FOR 90 DAYS. POUND 10, VALUE 50.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B-2) HOOOO60427-12
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.NO SANITAZING SOLUTION USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING PLATES, FOOD CONTAINERS ETC.MANAGEMENT IS REQUIRED TO SETUP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE 100PPM). CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60427-12
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN WITHOUT SOAP,AND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ACCORDING TON EACH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO60428-13.
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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. USE FOOD CONTAINERS OR FOOD BAGS, TO STORE FOOD.
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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.NEED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE FOR THE TOP OF PREP POTABLE TABLE , NEXT TO REACH-IN FREZEER.BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IN TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEED TO 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.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MINERAL BUILD-UP.
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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.REPLACE ALL BROKEN CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN, ALSO SEAL ALL OPENING ON WAALS AND CEILING, INCLUDED AROUND PIPE, AND DUCT OF HOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.STORE ICE SCOOP IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER , OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Machu Picchu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Machu Picchu on file is from Jun 10, 2019. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Machu Picchu?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Machu Picchu.

Has Machu Picchu's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Machu Picchu have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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