Manolos Tamales, Inc. #1
Last inspected: May 16, 2024
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Score
Across the available record, Manolos Tamales, Inc. #1 has 30 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 16, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 20 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Manolos Tamales, Inc. #1 trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION ON PREMISES. DEAD MICE AND MOUSE DROPPINGS TOO NUMEROUS TO COUNT ON SITE THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR PREP, STORAGE CLOSET, FURNACE CLOSET(S), ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF INFESTATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT VALID CERTIFICATE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS(CHICKEN, BEANS). ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA, REAR PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH UTENSILS AND A PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER, BLOCKED BY MOP, AND COVERED WITH APRON. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED ILLINOIS EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. A LOGBOOK SHALL BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORTS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND IN-USE COOKING EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS (POTS, PANS, RICE COOKER BASIN ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. IF SAID EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS ARE TOO LARGE FOR WAREWASHING SINK, A WAREWASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH FOODSERVICE MANAGER TRAINING.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW MEAT BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION OR POTABLE RUNNING COLD WATER AT 70F OR BELOW.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD MICE ON TRAPS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 IN GAP ALONG SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS and COOKING EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED IN FURNACE ROOM AND MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD FOIL AND ELECTRICAL TAPE USED ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEAN SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST AND RESIDUE BUILD UP ON TABLES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM FOR UNISEX USE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN IT AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BASEMENT RESTROOM CEILING, BASEMENT WALLS, AND WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTENANCE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED ALL ITEMS IN OUTSIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE SHELVING AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 11, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COLD HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN 50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT FURNACE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LARGE FLIES IN REAR BASMENT PREP ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT DRAINPIPE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Nov 21, 2022
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK, MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY PREP CART IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN WALL BASES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND BROKEN FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, FRONT CLOSET, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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67
Nov 2, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/26/22, REPORT #2565985: #54: FOUND BROKEN LID ON ONE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST REPLACE LID TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK, MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY PREP CART IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, FRONT CLOSET, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN WALL BASES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND BROKEN FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 26, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN LID ON ONE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST REPLACE LID TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE MANAGER AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOOD IS PREPARED/HANDLED/SERVED (TAMALES). INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 50+ MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND ON FLOOR OF WATER HEATER ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR RESTROOM HANDWASHING SINK, MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/2" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (LEADING TO WALK IN FREEZER). INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY PREP CART IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE REAR UNISEX RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN WALL BASES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND BROKEN FLOORING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL OF THE ABOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, FRONT CLOSET, AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANING, MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING AT REAR VENT HOOD, MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Observed no proof allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
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Nov 22, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELEVATE 6 STOCK 6 INCHES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, UNEVEN AND RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND HAVE FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND TIGHT FITTING.
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Nov 15, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK REMOVED FROM REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO RE INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (100F-120F) IN SAME AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND ELEVATE 6 STOCK 6 INCHES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR IN DISREPAIR, UNEVEN AND RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND HAVE FLOOR SMOOTH, EVEN, AND TIGHT FITTING.
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82
Sep 18, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCREDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA, ALSO THERE IS TWO KITS ON PREMISES AR THIS TIME, BUT ITS MISSING THE DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOTOVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT# 2312121, DATE 9/11/2019 CORRECT BY DATE SEPT.11, 2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. NEED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OF THE RESTAURANT, AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING, NO LIGHT COMMING FROM UNDER THE DOORS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM WITHOUT A COVER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 60.
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Sep 11, 2019
Complaint
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR THE OWNER/MANAGER AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED/
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2243972 DATED 1/3/2019 CORRECT BY DATE APR.3,2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND NO NECESSARY ITEMS NEEDED AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2243972 DATE 1/3/2019. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY/ NUMEROUS DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS, FROM THE REAR STORAGE AREA/WALK-IN FREEZER. ALSO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a), CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #58, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. FROM REPORT 2243972 DATE 1/3 2019. CORRECT BY DATE APR.3,2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OF RESTAURANT, AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITING NO LIGHT COMMING FROM UNDER THE DOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GRILL DRIP TRAY FILLED, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX RESTROOM NOT COVERED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR AND THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER GREASY, AND DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE PREP TABLE/CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT OVER THE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 60
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Jan 3, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed no labels on TCS foods in coolers. Instructed must label all TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods with name and discard date. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employees eating in prep area. Instructed all employees must eat in a designated area. Employees may not eat in prep area. Manager communicated information to employees during inspection.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: No hand washing signage at exposed hand sink in prep. Must provide.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers in coolers. Must provide thermometers in a conspicuous spot in all coolers. Must maintain same.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Backflow device not located on utility sink. Must provide backflow prevention device.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Observed no proof allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
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58
Dec 8, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 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 NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW FRONT COUNTER RAW WOOD, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. ALSO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND DUCT TAPE FROM FRONT AND SIDE OF 1ST FL. 2 DOOR COOLER.
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Jun 21, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT HOOD NOT MAINTAINED/MISSING FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,AND REPLACE MISSING FILTERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARDS, FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET, BASEMENT TAMALE POT, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN BOX FREEZER BASEMENT AND REAR YARD AREA. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER/DRY MOP. ALSO NEED TO SEAL THE STORAGE AREA FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.REPLACE THE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND DUSTY OUTLET IN CEILING OVER CONDIMENT COOLER.
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Aug 30, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BEEF AT 44.7-45.1F, COOKED RICE AT 43.8F, CHEESE AT 54.2-56.2F, CHORIZO AT 45.1F, COOKED VEGETABLES AT 47.4F, CHICKEN AT 43.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PLASTIC AND WOODEN CRATES STORED ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST REMOVE.
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Aug 23, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED TAMALES AT 132.8F STORED IN A LARGE POT WITH NO HEAT SOURCE UNDERNEATH IT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS: SOUR CREAM AT 48.8F, PORK AT 44.5-46.7F, CHORIZO AT 44.8F, COOKED RICE AT 49.5F, COOKED VEGETABLES AT 55.9F, CHEESE AT 44.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES, ANTS AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED 10 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT COOKING AREA AND STORAGE SPACE ABOVE THE REAR BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALL RODENT DROPPINGS MUST BE CLEANED AND AFFECTED AREAS SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE TOP OF THE BROILER AND CONNECTED GAS LINE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, BASEMENT STOVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING TOILET TANK COVER IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PLASTIC AND WOODEN CRATES STORED ON THE GROUND OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST REMOVE.
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Dec 11, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TILE COUNTERTOP IN REAR BASMENT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, UNEVEN SURFACE. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BASE IN BASEMENT HALLWAY LEADING TO PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED ROTTING WOOD. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS IN DINING ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED APRONS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Sep 9, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/2/15 REPORT 1547429 NOT CORRECTED: REAR DOOR NOT REPAIRED, RIPPED SCREEN AND DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND FOIL ON SAME SURFACES. PROPER SHELVING MISSING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WITH UNEVEN SURFACES IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA WHERE TAMALES PREPARED. NOTED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF WALL. INTSD TO HAVE ALL SURFACES IN PREP AREAS FINISHED WITH A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT PIPES UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
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Sep 2, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT SLICER AND PREP TABLE WHERE TAMALES ASSEMBLED UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT AND RE LOCATE TO APPROVED PREP AREA. NUMEROUS CONTAINERS OF PREPARED SALSA STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND IN PROTECTED MANNER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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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: LIVE COCKROACHES (4) NOTED CRAWLING UNDER PIECE OF WOOD USED TO ELEVATE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG WALLBASE IN BAESMENT STORAGE AREA. REAR EXIT DOOR SCREEN RIPPED AND BOTTOM OF DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, APPROXINATELY 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO REPAIR SCREEN AND RODENT PROOF DOOR. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. PROPER SHELVING MISSING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR, WITH UNEVEN SURFACES IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA WHERE TAMALES PREPARED. NOTED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF WALL. INTSD TO HAVE ALL SURFACES IN PREP AREAS FINISHED WITH A SMOOTH, EVEN, NON POROUS AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT PIPES UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXTREME CLUTTER NOTED IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
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Nov 5, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR ON WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT WITH BROKEN DAMAGED DRYWALL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ON OUTDOOR WALK IN LIGHT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD ON LIGHT WITHIN OUTDOOR WALK IN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL REAR ITEMS IN REAR OF PREMISES MUST BE REPOVED INCLUDING ALL VEGETABLE CRATES. AREA MUST BE KEPT FREE AND CLEAN TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. ALL ITEMS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN MUST BE STORED UP OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. INSTALL SHELVES OR RACKS SO THAT ALL FOOD STORAGE IS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 28, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1434647 DATED 4/8/14 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #32 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SPLASHGUARDS NEEDED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA ON EACH SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLES. #33 OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF FREEZERS. COMPLETLY EMPTY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS. #34 OBSERVED CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR AND RESTORE CEMENT SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #34 OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. #34 OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. #36 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILDS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR ON WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT WITH BROKEN DAMAGED DRYWALL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ON OUTDOOR WALK IN LIGHT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILD ON LIGHT WITHIN OUTDOOR WALK IN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIPPING PIPE FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK ON WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL REAR ITEMS IN REAR OF PREMISES MUST BE REPOVED INCLUDING ALL VEGETABLE CRATES. AREA MUST BE KEPT FREE AND CLEAN TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN MUST BE STORED UP OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. INSTALL SHELVES OR RACKS SO THAT ALL FOOD STORAGE IS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 8, 2014
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELVING TO AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY INTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS TO AN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS ARE NEEDED IN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN BASEMENT REAR FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL TINFOIL FROM SURFACES ON 1 ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN BASEMENT ON BASE OF PREP TABLES. REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD AND DO NOT USE ANY ABSORBENT MATERIAL AS SHELF LINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN RESTROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ARE UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ALL SHELVING WITHIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ARE UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN, SANITIZE, MAINTAIN ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATOR UNITS INCLUDING SHELVING. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH BROKEN CONCRETE. CEMENT FLOOR IS NOT CONSIDERED A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PROPERLY INSTALL FLOOR THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR AND RESTORE FLOOR TO A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE 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 FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR IN BASEMENT BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR FLOOR/WALL JUNCTURE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRANCE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA. INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLOSET ON FIRST FLOOR WITH UNORGANIZED CLUTTER. MAINTAIN CLOSET IN AN ORGANIZED MANNER IN ORDER FOR PEST CONTROL TO TREAT ALL AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT.
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50
Jan 17, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 9, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 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 BETWEEN 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND HOT WATER TANKS IN REAR NEAR PREP AREA,UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS, AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: PREMISES IS OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS TAMALES CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEANED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVES AND IN UPSTAIRS PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA IN BASEMENT AREA AND PREP AREA WHERE TAMALES ARE PREPARED ALSO CLEAN WALLS ALONG WALL BASE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS OVER LIGHTS NEAR STOVE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ALSO IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE TAMALES ARE PREPARED
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER IN SIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT WHERE CHICKEN IS STORED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE ALSO MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE CLOSET WHERE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED
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May 2, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 30-35 MICE 30-35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE SOUTH EAST CORNER IN THE FURNACE ROOM. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. HOOOO75382 18 COURT DATE 4-12-12 AT 1:00PM ROOM112 400 W SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE TICKET.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM, UTILITY/SINK ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 20, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME. REMOVE PLASTIC TABLES FROM BASEMENT AND PROVIDE PROPERLY DESIGNED PREP TABLES. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA NEED TO BE PAINTED. WALLBASE IN TOILET ROOM LOOSE, REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF ROACH ACTIVITY ON SITE, NUMEROUS DEAD, 1 LIVE ROACH, AND ROACH FECES NOTED ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE SAME. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12/1/10 (REPORT 363413) NOT CORRECTED: 30- MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS. 31-MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING UNITS. 32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. 33-MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS, MOPSINKS, CAN OPENER, GARBAGE CANS, GRILL TABLE, HOOD, CHEST FREEZERS. 34- MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA. 35- MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE LOOSE, MISSING, GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLBASES THROUGH OUT AND HOLE IN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY. MUST REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR. 41- MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR. CITATION ISSED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED INSULATION. REPAIR SAME. REMOVE PLASTIC TABLES FROM BASEMENT AND PROVIDE PROPERLY DESIGNED PREP TABLES. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NEED TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN PREP AREA NEED TO BE PAINTED. WALLBASE IN TOILET ROOM LOOSE, REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
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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.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN ALL COOLERS,MOPSINKS,CAN OPENER,GARBAGE CANS,GRILL TABLE,HOOD,FILTERS,CHEST FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,LOOSE ,MISSING,GAPS & HOLES IN WALLBASES THROUGHOUT & HOLE IN WALL IN REAR HALLWAY,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.PROBE THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BOTH MOP SINKS .ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK CLOSET & BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manolos Tamales, Inc. #1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Manolos Tamales, Inc. #1 on file is from May 16, 2024. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Manolos Tamales, Inc. #1?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 20 times, more than any other issue at Manolos Tamales, Inc. #1.
Has Manolos Tamales, Inc. #1's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Manolos Tamales, Inc. #1 have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
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