Tortuga's Cantina — Pisco
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2021
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Tortuga's Cantina — Pisco 19 times, with records going back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2021. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Tortuga's Cantina — Pisco's record stops at Dec 10, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Dec 10, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AND SINKS, SHELVES, FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE AND LIQUOR BOTTLES BEHIND THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE RESTAURANT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE AT THE BAR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 3, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2362611 ON 2/20/20 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY AND LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE LEDGE BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK AND ON THE LOWER SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, ON THE LEDGES OF THE ELEVATED PREP COOLER, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS, AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM/OFFICE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AROUND THE BAR AREA. ALSO OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DISH WASHING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY OF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, AND SINKS, SHELVES, FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE AND LIQUOR BOTTLES BEHIND THE BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE RESTAURANT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE FROZEN MARGARITA MACHINE AT THE BAR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 20, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK * TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PROPERLY BROKEN GASKET AND DOOR ON REACH OVER FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT BATHROOM STALL DOOR HAVE BEEN BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH DUCK TAPE.MUST MADE PROPER REPAIR AND MUST NOT USE DUCK TAPE AS REPAIR TOOLS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS INSIDE SLIDING DOOR REACH IN COOLER
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OVER FOOD PREP AREA
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Feb 5, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (SALSA,PICO DE GALLO ) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5/03/2019 REPORT #2288242 NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #10 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SIGNAGE AND TO MAINTAIN. - VIOLATION #51 5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PROPERLY BROKEN GASKET AND DOOR ON REACH OVER FREEZER IN KITCHEN AREA
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE MANS BATHROOM HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT BATHROOM STALL DOOR HAVE BEEN BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH DUCK TAPE.MUST MADE PROPER REPAIR AND MUST NOT USE DUCK TAPE AS REPAIR TOOLS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING LIGHTS INSIDE SLIDING DOOR REACH IN COOLER
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS OVER FOOD PREP AREA
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May 3, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (RICE ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK * TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT BAR HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SIGNAGE AND TO MAINTAIN. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN MENTIONED COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF ICE BIN AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR MENS WASH ROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AND IN ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM AND FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 6, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA,(CAULK WORN OUT) AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD UNDER THE CHEMICALS OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST THE SMALL CHEST FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER BEHIND THE BAR, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLER IN THE COOK LINE NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA, IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE WINDOW SILLS WITH DUST AND DIRT AND MAINTAIN. FILTER/HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. HOLE ON THE WALLS IN MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL /REPAIR THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 12, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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Jun 6, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED
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May 24, 2017
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.9F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD INSIDE THIS COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.THE RERIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FOOD EQUIPMENTS MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS.APPROXIMATELY 40 (MICE)DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOORS AT CORNERS BEHIND THE KITCHEN CHEST FREEZERS AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS,FOUND BENEATH THE CLUTTERED STORAGE SHELVINGS ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN AREA.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO PARKING LOT AND THE FRONT DOORS TO THE PREMISES ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CORNERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1978675 DATED:12/27/2016 NOT CORRECTED. 31 FOUND POTS AND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED. 03/27/2017 38 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. 03/27/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/31/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND TORN GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAIN. SPLASHGUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,DURABLE,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES(NO WORNED OUT CAULKING).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,FOOD STORAGE UTENSILS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF KITCHEN HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ,BOTTOMS OF TABLES AT COOKLINE,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND IN STORAGE/OFFICE ROOM ,FRONT DINING ROOM STAGED AREA MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT LOWER WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE/MOP SINK AT REAR ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND NOTED SOME BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND REPLACE SOME BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NO PLASTIC WRAP).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN STORAGE/OFFICE ROOM AT REAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND ORGANIZE--REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 27, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND POTS AND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 6, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. DID DONT FIND ABOVE POSTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PAPER COVERING SHELVING RACKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. FOUND RACK COVERINGS WHICH ARE RAW WOOD COVERED WITH WHITE PAPER. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTH INTERIOR CORNERS AT THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING BACK PREVENTOR AT THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR CLOSET AREA.
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Apr 30, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING PREP COOLER DOOR TOP AREA OF COOLER, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT SAME COOLER, AND CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COOKING FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, MUST PROVIDE,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN STORAGE/OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Nov 12, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL AND INTERIOR DEEP FRYER CABINET NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET NOT CLEAN AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. COVING MISSING ALONG THE WALLBASE IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COVING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER.
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Jan 29, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink installed next to equipment in prep and bar area. Instructed to install shield on both sides of exposed handsink.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cutting boards, cooking equipment, coolers, exhaust hood and filters. not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Gap noted along wallbase in prep and storage area. Instructed to install coving along wallbase. Ventilation covers in toilet rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainlines from soda dispenser draining into exposed handsink. Instructed to reroute drainlines from into sink to bottom drainline. Sink stoppers not provided for bar three compartment sink. Instructed to properly sink stoppers.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN LIDS/COVERS FOR THE DRIED FOOD STORAGE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, CHEST FREEZERS, MOP SINK, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND MOP CLOSET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT SAME AREA, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE KITCHEN AND MOP CLOSET AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN THE KITCHEN AND MOP CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3PART SINK FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE AREA AND MOP CLOSET, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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Aug 16, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP ON THE IST AND 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN THE PIPE AND GREASE TRAP BOX. CIATTION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS, POTS,PANS,DISHES MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN,INVERETED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE TWO 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FILTER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE. DAMAGED CEILING TILES ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE . MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP ON THE CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT BULB AND LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED ON THE HOOD.
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Oct 13, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2011
License
11 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK, WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND HAND DRIYING DEVICE AT THE BAR AREA.
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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. BOTH BACK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, GAPS UNDER DOORS, MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE OR DOCUMENTS, MUST PROVIDE CITY CERTIFICATE OR ENROLLMENT LETTER.
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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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MOP SINK, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES AT BAR AREA, ETC..ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR/REPAINT KITCHEN WALLS AND PAINT ALL RAW/BARE WOOD FRAMES, DOORS. MUST REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED, AND CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
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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 REPLACE BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3PART SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER SAME 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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THRU-OUT KITCHEN, MOP CLOSET AND STORAGE ROOMS. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. MUST PROVIDE, "NO SMOKING" SIGNS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tortuga's Cantina — Pisco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tortuga's Cantina — Pisco on file is from Dec 10, 2021. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tortuga's Cantina — Pisco?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Tortuga's Cantina — Pisco.
Has Tortuga's Cantina — Pisco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tortuga's Cantina — Pisco have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tortuga's Cantina — Pisco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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