Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2
Last inspected: Nov 2, 2023
90
Score
Public records show 27 inspections at Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2 stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 2, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2 is from Nov 2, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 19 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2 on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
27
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 2, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT
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Oct 24, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEEF TACOS, CHICKEN TORTAS, EGGS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2568325 ON 12/12/2022 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 47 -MILK CRATES THROUGH OUT PREMISES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF FOODS THE FACILITY MAY RECEIVE DURING DELIVERIES (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, EGGS, ETC.). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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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, AND STORAGE AREAS . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON 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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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 12, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5-103.11(B) NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, 69.0F THROUGHT OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY ADEQUATE HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION, 100F AT HANDWASH SINKS AND 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MILK CRATES THROUGH OUT PREMISES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANAB
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Dec 1, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: BEAN 60.1F, RICE 58.0F, STEAK 54.0F, CHICKEN 48.9F, PORK 55.5F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX. 50LBS $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005. ALL COLD FOODS TO BE AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AT 1ST BASIN IN DISREPAIR, FAUCET HANDLES STRIPPED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: TCS REFRIGERATED FOOD IN COOLER PAST THE USE BY DATE: CHICKEN TINGA DATE MARKED 11/18. THE FOLLOWING NOT DATE MARKED IN COOLER: STEAK, PORK, RICE, BEANS, AND SALSA. ALL ABOVE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL TCS REFRIGERATED FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5�C (41�F) or less for a maximum of seven (7) days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. APPROX 50LBS $100 VALUE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/18/21 REPORT 2537870 NOT CORRECTED: 47 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED TO REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 49 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN FRYERS, GRILL TOP ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CAN IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 6-201.13: **C** Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING TILES AND COVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 57 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: MISSING EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED WITH EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. INSTD TO HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES: INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED. DOOR FRAME IN DISREPAIR WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 GAP AROUND DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUST ON EXTERIOR TOP OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MILK CRATES THROUGH OUT PREMISES BEING USED FOR STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE PROPER EQUIPMENT THAT IS FOOD GRADE AND SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Nov 8, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN AND EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: REPEAT-FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING TILES AND COVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED TO REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. CLEAN FRYERS, GRILL TOP ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM GARBAGE CAN IN NEED OF COVER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 9, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: REPEAT-FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSSERVED NO CHEMICAL ( CHLORINE) SANITIZER AVAILABLE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005 MANAGER HAD CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED AT END OF INSPECTION BY EMPLOYEE-COS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMILATED DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN /MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEANS, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL MANAGERS, FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THEY MAY INCUR THAT IS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED, REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND WILL BE HELD FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PIC ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS ON SITE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMILATED DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET AND CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN IDPH'S FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES NEED TO TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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Oct 5, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD IN THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Sep 28, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 5LBS. BAGS OF CUT BEEF PREVIOUS FROZEN SITTING IN A BUS PAN ON THE REAR TABLE PLACED BY THE 3RD.SHIFT, NOW AT INPROPER TEMPERATURE. THE BEEF TEMPERATURE WAS 57.3*F, AND 55.4*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DENATURE, AND DISPOSE OF 10LBS. BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1951197, DATE 8/26/2016. #32 CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.#33 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. #34 FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING.MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CARDBOARD COVERED IN FOIL BEHIND THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM COOKING AREA, AND CARDBOARD FROM INSIDE FREEZER. OBSERVED REAR PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELF RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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 REAR STORAGE/DISH ROOM NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON SIDE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN 100PPM OF CHLORING SANITIZER.
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Aug 26, 2016
Reinspection
6 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: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROOF OF CERTIFACTE ON SITE AT TIME OF RINSPECTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION AND POST CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER HAS LETTER DATED 10-17-15 SAYING SHES ENROLLED IN CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALL FOODS SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 18, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT FRONT ORDER AREA TAKING MONEY, FILLING FOOD ORDERS AND DRINKING A BEVERAGE. ALL OF THIS TASKS BEING DONE WITH NO HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEE STOP WASH HANDS AND WASH HANDS AFTER TAKING MONEY BEFORE SERVING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER STATES PLUMBING PROBLEM OCCURRED THE NIGHT BEFORE AND WATER WAS TURNED OFF. WATER COULD NOT BE TURNED BACK ON UNTIL STORE NEXT DOOR OPENED AT 10:00 AM TO ALLOW ACCESS TO VALVE. PREMISES HAS WORKED OVER 12 HOURS AND INTO INSPECTION WITH NO HOT WATER. HOT WATER IS NOW ON AND AVAILABLE. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030
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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: FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPEN ALLOWING HOUSE FLIES TO ENTER. OBERSERVED 8-10 FLIES INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE DOORS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE ALL FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE PREPARING, SERVING AND HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDEGGSOUS FOODS. IE...TAMALES, TACOS, EGGS ETC.. MANAGER HAS LETTER POSTED REGARDING SANITATION CLASS DATED 10-17-15 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND GOOD COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED 11-17-15 POSTED NOT CURRENT NON COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED 1-22-16. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO MUST CLEAN REMOVE ALL FOODS SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ABOVE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 22, 2016
Complaint
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: NO HANDSOAP OR TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND WASHROOM FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED EXTERIOR RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT PREP STATION. WORN, DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR STORAGE/SIDE STORAGE,COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT FAUCETS ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED EXTERIOR RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPAINT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR STORAGE/SIDE STORAGE,COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Nov 17, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED EXTERIOR RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR STORAGE/SIDE STORAGE,COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Nov 9, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SHORT FORM REPORT # 1516378 DATE 7/27/2015 CORRECT BY DATE 10/17/2015. VIOLATION # 32 OBSERVED CARDBORD STILL ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. AND REAR BOX FREEZER LID STILL BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED EXTERIOR RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, PAINT.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND REAR STORAGE/SIDE STORAGE, COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Jul 27, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, AND NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. BEEF 156.8*F GRILL TOP, TAMALES 155*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 2ND TIME.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE REAT STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN BOX FREEZER LID REAR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM WALLS WITH HOLES AND NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO FILL HOLES AND REPAINT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING AT THE BASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 17, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, NOR IS THERE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH CITY CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE PREPARED ANS SERVED BEEF 157.6*F, TAMALES 155.9*F AT THIS TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN BOX FREEZER LID REAR FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM WALLS WITH HOLES AND NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO FILL HOLES, AND REPAINT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING AT THE BASE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 EMPLOYEES NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
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Aug 25, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, DRINK DISPENSORS, AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS OUT IN PREP AREA NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: THE TWO CEILING LIGHT FANS THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT IN THE CUSTOMERS WAITING ROOM. CLEAN THEM. LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP IN THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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May 2, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PERP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LARGE REACH-IN CHEST FREEZER COVER IN POOR REPAIR (EXPOSED INSULATION). MUST REPLACE THE COVER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE HOOD,FILTERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS AND ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD AND POTS MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP. THE SECOND FAUCET AT THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK HAS A STEADY STREAM OF WATER WHEN THE FAUCET IS OFF MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE IT. MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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May 17, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARED/SERVED. PREMISES IS OPEN 24 HOURS NEED ADDITIONAL MANAGERS GIVEN SCHOOL INFORMATION MUST PROVIDE.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR (EXPOSED INSTULATION) NEED TO REPLACE. CLEAN FRONT WINDOW LEDGE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS, DOOR RUNNERS CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, CLEAN UNDER GRILL.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR NEXT TO FLAT GRILL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED/BROKEN CEILING TILES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMP. SINK LEAKING 2ND COMP. LOWER PIPE NEED TO REPAIR.
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Aug 30, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARDS. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SIN IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUSINESS OWNER ADDED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. SINK CAN ONLY BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. PREP SINK IS NEEDED IN THAT AREA
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
78
Aug 22, 2012
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: DID NOT OBSERVE ANY FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS WHILE PERFORMING OTHERS TASKS AND FOOD PREPERATION. HAND SINK BEING USED FOR EVERYTHING OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO INFORM FOOD HANDLERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) CITATION ISSUED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES
6
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND NO SOAP OR TOWELS AT PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS.
12
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PEST CONTROL WITH CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECIEPT AND OR LOGBOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. IE...BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
21
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH 2 FAUCET TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. ONE FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR LEAVING FACILITY UNABLE TO FILL ALL COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PER OFFICE TO USE A BUCKET TO FILL ALL COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR.
24
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARDS. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STOVE, GRILL, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. IN CORNERS OF PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CKEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SIN IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL WORN WOODEN SPOONS MUST BE REMOVED FROM USE, REPLACE WITH NSF APPROVED UTENSIL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR PROPER ATTIRE WHILE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS. NO OUTSIDE COATS SHOULD BE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 17, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. EMPLOYEE USED A CUP TO SCOOP A BREAKFAST DRINK FROM A THERMOL COOLER AFTER HANDLING MONEY, WITHOUT HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE THAT PRACTICE. TO USE A LADEL NOT A CUP AND TO WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) CITATION ISSUED. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
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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. FOUND EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZING. WASHED WITH SOAP AND WATER BUT DID NOT USE ANY SANITIZER AT THE FINAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REWASH ALL UTENSILS PROPERLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. IMPROPER SANITIZING.
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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: 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. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 3/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE CONTAINERS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING. MUST HAVE RESTAURANTS NAME ON GARBAGE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.
19
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-4-11 REPORT #579548 INSP# 389. #31 ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WSHED RINSED AND SANITIZED AND KEPT IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. #33 ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, #34 FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ELEVASTE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. #35 WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED COF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. #36 LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHIELDING, #38 SPLASH GUARD NEED AT HAND SINK. ALL VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED.
29
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. ALL WORN WOODEN SPOONS MUST BE REMOVED FROM USE, REPLACE WITH NSF APPROVED UTENSIL. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
32
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR PROPER ATTIRE WHILE HANDLING FOOD ITEMS. NO OUTSIDE COATS SHOULD BE WORN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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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. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION.
31
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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN. REACH IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED TO ALLOW IT TO STAY CLOSED. ALL REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS IN NEED OF RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
32
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, DRINK DISPENSORS, AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS.
33
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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD AND POTS MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE.
34
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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. SPLASH GUARD NEED AT HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL HAND BOWL IN WASH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR MUST CORRECT. SINK IS BROKEN AT CORNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 4, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. AIR TEMPERATURE AT 53.2 DEGREES, MUST BE 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT BEING TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. FAX LETTER REQUESTING REINSPECTION 312-746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED STEAK, PORK, CHICKEN, SOUR CREAM, RICE, BEANS, ETC... ALL PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. 47.3 - 55.6 DEGREES. ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $300.00, 50 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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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: 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. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. 1/4 IN GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED
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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. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AND STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION.
31
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. NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN. REACH IN COOLER DOOR MUST BE REPAIRED TO ALLOW IT TO STAY CLOSED. ALL REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS IN NEED OF RUBBER GASKETS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, DRINK DISPENSORS, AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS.
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL FOOD AND POTS MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS. CEILING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. SPLASH GUARD NEED AT HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL HAND BOWL IN WASH ROOM IN POOR REPAIR MUST CORRECT. SINK IS BROKEN AT CORNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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. THE HOOD,FILTERS AND PIPES ABOVE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.
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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 method SOME OF THE CEILING TILES ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2 on file is from Nov 2, 2023. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 19 times, more than any other issue at Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2.
Has Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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