Uncle Julio's Hacienda
Last inspected: Nov 8, 2023
78
Score
The health department has logged 25 inspections at Uncle Julio's Hacienda, the earliest from 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 8, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Uncle Julio's Hacienda dates to Nov 8, 2023.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Uncle Julio's Hacienda on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 8, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT BAR, PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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78
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN NEAR MARGARITA AND DESSERTS FREEZER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR SWEEPS/SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OIL AND GREASE SPILL AT OUTDOOR DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Mar 2, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION AT PREP AREA NEAR HOT HOLDING UNITS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR WALK IN COOLER.
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90
Sep 24, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE SANITIZING STRIPS OR DISHWASHER THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE OR DISHWASHER THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTH OUTER FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR SWEEPS. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT BAR, PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/FOOD SPILLS ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND BAR AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/LOW GROUT AT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES/REGROUT FLOOR TILES AT SAID LOCATION.
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Aug 20, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF RE-INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS RICE, BEEF,SHRIMP, GUACAMOLE AND SALSAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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86
Aug 17, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES IN BAR PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES.. FLYING INSIDE AND NEAR ALL FLOOR DRAINS , ON TOP OF STORED LIQUOR BOTTLES ON SHELVES, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SANGRIA MACHINE, AND ON SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SANGRIA SYRUP, SIMPLE SYRUP AND MIXER SPILLED ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE SPILLS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS IN SAID AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Aug 13, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN, IN USE REAR PREP AREA (NEAR WALK IN COOLER) WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. NOTED WATER TEMPERATURE @ 79.3F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEAST 100F. MUST MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND-WASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 SMALL LIVE BLACK FLIES IN BAR PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES.. FLYING INSIDE AND NEAR ALL FLOOR DRAINS , ON TOP OF STORED LIQUOR BOTTLES ON SHELVES, ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SANGRIA MACHINE, AND ON SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST MINIMIZE LIVE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING RICE, SALSA, SHRIMP,CHOPPED TOMATOES AND GUACAMOLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SANGRIA SYRUP, SIMPLE SYRUP AND MIXER SPILLED ON EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE SPILLS INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS IN SAID AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FLOOR DRAIN THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Nov 26, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POROUS, PITTED BOWLS FOR SERVING GUACAMOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND PROVIDE DURABLE, CORROSION RESISTANT MATERIALS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 20, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE SODA NOZZLE AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DISHES BEING STORED ON UNDER HOT FOOD LINE ON LOWER SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINS IN HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, AND WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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61
Apr 3, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR CADINETS AND STORAGE SHELVING AROUND THE SERVING LINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS. NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. ALSO NOTED FLOORS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REGROUTING.
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Apr 6, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, UNDER THE HOLE IS THE FOUNDATION AND GREASE PIPE THAT RUNS TO THE KITCHEN THAT HAS BEEN CAPPED UP. THE HOLE WAS COVERED WITH A PAN AND FLOOR MAT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE HOLE OPENED UP DUE TO AN UNEVEN FOUNDATION. FACILIY IS HIRING PROFESSIONALS TO DO "MUDJACKING" TO RAISE UP THE SINKING CONCRETE AND LEVEL OFF THE FOUNDATION. THE BAR MUST BE CLOSED DURING CONSTRUCTION AND CDPH MUST BE NOTIFIED OF ALL CONSTRUCTION PERFORMED AT ANY PREP AREAS IN FACILITY.
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Feb 17, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN LIQUOR COOLER AT THE FRONT BAR TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING ARES: CATERING STORAGE AREA, DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM AND THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN ESPECIALLY IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO REPAIR FLOOR TILE GROUT TO PREVENT BREEDING GROUND.
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Jul 21, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE REAR (ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 13, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #1938108 DATED 07/06/2016. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 18- FOUND BOTH SETS OF THE FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF EITHER BOTH SETS OR EITHER SET OF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 29-(#32)-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. (#35) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1938108, DATED 07/06/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 29-(32) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA. (34)-INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. (35)-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS/PIPES INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST FIND SOURCE OF WHY ICE CONTANTLY ACCUMULATES AND REPAIR IT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE REAR (ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 6, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 60 ON THE WALLS, CEILING, STORAGE RACKS AND SEVERAL SWARMING OVER A STOCK OF ONIONS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. ALSO, FOUND BOTH SETS OF THE FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. 1/4"-1/2" GAP NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF EITHER BOTH SETS OR EITHER SET OF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE(S) POSTED NOR A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, DAIRY, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH (CERTIFICATES POSTED)ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1609997 DATED 01/21/2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA. 33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND NOZZLE ON THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BAR AREA. 34-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED. 35-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP ALONG THE WALLS/PIPES INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST FIND SOURCE OF WHY ICE CONTINOUSLY ACCUMULATES AND REPAIR IT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKS FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE REAR (ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE) 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jan 21, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND NOZZLE ON THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: CORRECTED.
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Jan 15, 2016
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 24- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE SINK WHEN DRAIN IS OPENED AND WHEN WATER IS RAN INTO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND NOZZLE ON THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BAR AREA.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jan 7, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE SINK WHEN DRAIN IS OPENED AND WHEN WATER IS RAN INTO THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1575217 DATED 09/14/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER. 33-DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS TO THE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IF NECESSARY PAINT OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER AND NOZZLE ON THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOORS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, SALAD PREP AREA, MAIN COOK LINE AND THROUGH OUT AS NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BROKEN, MISSING AND REATTACH THE LOOSE TILED WALLBASE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA AND VARIOUS SPOTS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING TILES ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ETC.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Sep 16, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Sep 14, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575217 ON 9/4/15 NOT CORRECTED: 18/ - OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Sep 4, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED BLACK BEANS AT 44.6F, CHICKEN AT 44.9F, CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP AT 44F, SHREDDED CHEESE AT 46.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 130# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $140. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Oct 3, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Sep 26, 2014
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER, CHEMICAL PPM 0 IN THREE SANITIZER BUCKETS IN PREP AND BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE FROM REPORT #1459245 ON 4-29-14 30-LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. 34-GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. 35-SECURE LOOSE CEILING VENT IN NORTH PREP AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. 38-REPAIR LEAKS UNDER SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SOUTH SINK IN BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SODA GUNS IN BAR AND DOOR GASKETS ON ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, BAR, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR ALL LEAKS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE.
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Apr 29, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET ALONG WAIT STATION IN PREP AREA(DEAD ROACH).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE CEILING VENT IN NORTH PREP AREA NER ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS UNDER SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPAIR LEAK UNDER SOUTH SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT IN BAR AREA.
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Feb 14, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bins in bar not provided with covers. Instructed to install ice bins covers.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor not maintained in areas. Instructed to replace missing floor tile in prep area and detail clean floor under and around equipment.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in hot water tank room not maintained. Instructed to repair and seal openings and repaint.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Water leaking from one compartment sink near walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Julio's Hacienda last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Julio's Hacienda on file is from Nov 8, 2023. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Julio's Hacienda?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Uncle Julio's Hacienda.
Has Uncle Julio's Hacienda's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Julio's Hacienda have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Uncle Julio's Hacienda 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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