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NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO QAC CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM.

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN EMPANADAS, BEEF EMPANADAS BEEF TACOS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED FRONT EXIT SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED BIG OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR COVERED WITH TYPE. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SERVING AND PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2600757 ON 08/27/2024. #39. OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BOXES AND OIL CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTCUTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR. #53. NOTED THE BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAOP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT EACH HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE BOXES AND OIL CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTCUTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVED IN REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE REPLACEMENT.

OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR.

OBSERVED HEAVILY DAMAGED FLOOR TILES CREATING HOLE IN FLOOR SPANNING AT LEAST 4 TILES IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN WALL DIRECTLY ABOVE RIGHT SIDE OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BOTH DAMAGES AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MANAGER PRESENT WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EACH MANAGER ON SITE.

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTILATION UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR HAND WASH SINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAOP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS. NO HOT RUNNING WATER WHEN THE HOT WATER FAUCET IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REPAIRED THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY #7-38-030(C).

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-CHORIZO 127.2F, PORK 128.9F, BEEF 130.6F. NO TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $189.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005..

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTILATION UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON-PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PORK EMPANADAS. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.

OBSERVED GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION FILTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICEKN SOUP, PORK, BEEF AND CHORIZO EMPANADAS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS AREA BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUD.

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS BEEF). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK TH0SE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOO PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL SURFACES TO BE NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST COMPLETE AND HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2610603 ON 01/15/25. #36. OBSERVED HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #39. OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. #47. OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PIPING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PIPING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

5-205.15 OBSERVED FAUCET MISSING ON THE LEFT SIDE (BETWEEN WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

5-205.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

5-501.17 TOILET RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

6-501.114 OBSERVED NON WORKING AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER/NO LONGER IN USE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR DINING AREA LEADING TO REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2572719 ISSUED ON 03-17-2023 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #57 - OBSERVED INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

5-205.15 OBSERVED FAUCET MISSING ON THE LEFT SIDE (BETWEEN WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

5-205.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

5-501.17 TOILET RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

6-501.114 OBSERVED NON WORKING AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER/NO LONGER IN USE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR DINING AREA LEADING TO REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2572345 ISSUED ON 03-10-2023 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA. #57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. #58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

FOUND HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING. NOTED COFFEE JAR AND UTENSILS STORED IN THE SAID HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE OF FROZEN (PASTOR) MEAT ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

OBSERVED FAUCET MISSING ON THE LEFT SIDE (BETWEEN WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

TOILET RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

OBSERVED NON WORKING AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER/NO LONGER IN USE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR DINING AREA LEADING TO REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2562530 ISSUED ON 08-22-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA. #57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. #58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

6-301.14--OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA.

2-102.13-- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE EMPANADA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE BIN AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),CITATION ISSUED.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA.

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING PORK, SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED SLIGHT ACUMMULATION OF DEBRIS ON ICE BIN SURROUNDING GASKETS. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

3-501.13 OBSERVED BEYOND BEEF THAWING IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD PROPERLY UNDER REFRIGERATION OR CONTIUNOUS RUNNING WATER.

OBSERVED FACILITY NONCOMPLIANT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2636951 5/18/26. OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REORT #2636468 ON 5/8/26 NOT CORRECTED DURING THIS TIME. VIOLATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS 60) THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2628361 ON 12/11/25. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 37)3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 39)3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINKAND COFFEE AREA MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. 55)6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING/WALL VENTS AND CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS. 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED ENTRENCE THRESHOLD OF WALK IN COOLER BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 58)2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training pro…

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING EMPANADAS, MILK, PORK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK AT IN USE PREP AREA. INSTURCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED SLIGHT ACUMMULATION OF DEBRIS ON ICE BIN SURROUNDING GASKETS. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

3-501.13 OBSERVED BEYOND BEEF THAWING IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD PROPERLY UNDER REFRIGERATION OR CONTIUNOUS RUNNING WATER.

OBSERVED PREVIUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REORT #2636468 ON 5/8/26 NOT CORRECTED DURING THIS TIME. VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS 60) THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2628361 ON 12/11/25. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 37)3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 39)3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINKAND COFFEE AREA MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. 55)6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING/WALL VENTS AND CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS. 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED ENTRENCE THRESHOLD OF WALK IN COOLER BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 58)2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2…

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING EMPANADAS, PORK, BEANS, EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING IN PREP AREA NEAR TABLE WHERE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A SEPERATE AREA FOR EATING AND DRINKING IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED SLIGHT ACUMMULATION OF DEBRIS ON ICE BIN SURROUNDING GASKETS. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS VARIETY EMPENADAS (NUTELLA BANANA, HAM EGG CHEESE, CHORIZO AND EGG, GUAVA AND CHEESE, ETC) STORED IN DISPLAY CASING LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 118F-125F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS AT 135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 1 QUART DAIRY CREAMER LOCATED IN METAL BIN ON TOP OF ICE CUBES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @53F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS PROPERLY UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 41F AND BELOW. MUST MAINTAIN. #7-38-005. PLEASE SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION INFORMATION.

OBSERVED BEYOND BEEF THAWING IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW FOOD PROPERLY UNDER REFRIGERATION OR CONTIUNOUS RUNNING WATER.

OBSERVED APPROXIMTELY 30 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION IN COFFEE PREP, DISHWASHING AREA, UTILITY SINK BASIN, STORAGE HALLWAY AND TOILET ROOM. NOTED FLIES ON EQUIPMENT, BOXES, AND ON WALLS. RECOMMENDDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATON ISSUED.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TRASH BAGS, BUCKETS CRATES CONTAINING OPENED CANS OVERLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED LID TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AS REQUIRED. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2628361 ON 12/11/25. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 37)3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 39)3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. 3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINKAND COFFEE AREA MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. 55)6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING/WALL VENTS AND CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS. 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED ENTRENCE THRESHOLD OF WALK IN COOLER BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 58)2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY P…

3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINKAND COFFEE AREA MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

4-904.11: **C** Kitchenware and Tableware- Preventing Contamination OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING/WALL VENTS AND CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED ENTRENCE THRESHOLD OF WALK IN COOLER BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

3-307.11: **C** Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINKAND COFFEE AREA MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

4-904.11: **C** Kitchenware and Tableware- Preventing Contamination OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING/WALL VENTS AND CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED ENTRENCE THRESHOLD OF WALK IN COOLER BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

2-102.13: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT # 2627522 DATED 11/21/2025: (#48) 4-302.14: **PF** Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE QUAT TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES REPORT# 2627522 DATE:11/21/2025. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL SANITIZERS NEEDED TO SANITIZER EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZERS AND BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP: VARIETY OF EMPANADAS (GOAT & CHEESE, CHICKEN MOLE, HAM, EGG & CHEESE, MEXICAN EGG, COCONUT CURRY, AND CHICKEN TENGA) RANGING IN TEMP FROM 119.2F-130.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RICE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.6F LOCATED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REPORTS WITH ONLY 02/2025 REPORT IN BINDER PIC COULD NOT PROVIDE ANY OTHER REPORT FOR THE 2025 YEAR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINKAND COFFEE AREA MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

OBSERVED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

OBSERVED NO QUAT CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE QUAT TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, CEILING/WALL VENTS AND CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS.

OBSERVED ENTRENCE THRESHOLD OF WALK IN COOLER BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED A BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LID.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES BEEF,CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE AND LIDS WIDE OPENED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B.MANAGER WAS ABLE TO COMPACT GARBAGE AND CLOSE LIDS BY THE END PF INSPECTION.

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES CHICKEN,BEEF,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, PREP COOLER UNDER GRILL, AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

6-501.19 OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

5-501.15 OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICK UP SO THAT THE DUMPSTER LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

6-501.11 REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE WASHROOM ABOVE THE DOOR.

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (EMPANADAS AND TACOS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, PREP COOLER UNDER GRILL, AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

6-501.19 OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

6-501.11 REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE WASHROOM ABOVE THE DOOR.

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2582737 ON 10/3/23 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROX. 50 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WASHROOM, STORAGE HALLWAY AND DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

8-304.11(A) PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 10/3/23 WAS NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED EMPANADAS WITH VARIOUS FILLINGS STORED INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE AT 128F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HOT HELD ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A CARTON OF LIQUID EGGS STORED ON TOP OF THE GRILL WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 52F, AND CARTONS AND GALLONS OF MILK STORED AT 47-62F INSIDE OF THE ICE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WASHROOM, STORAGE HALLWAY AND DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, PREP COOLER UNDER GRILL, AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR WITHOUT A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL IN THE WASHROOM ABOVE THE DOOR.

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIME WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

FOUND ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AND ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPS.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING TILES AROUND CEILING VENTILATION COVER. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/CEILING VENTILATION COVER AND MAINTAIN.

THE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.