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Restaurant: Armando's Y Santa Barbara, Inc
Address: 2627 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
Type: Grocery Store
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Feb 15, 2012

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All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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 AT BUTCHER AREA, SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES THRU-OUT PREMISES AND RUSTY BOTTOM PANELS OF CUTTING TABLES AT BUTCHE AREA.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, MEAT SLICERS, MEAT SAW, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN, AND SHELVES THRU-OUT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST SEAL FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, AND KITCHEN AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WALK IN COOLER WALLS, CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MENS WASHROOM DOOR.
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 PROPERLY INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH HOT-COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW DEVICE. REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET, SEAL GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPER FOR SAME SINK. ALSO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION FOR WOMENS WASHROOM.
Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. SOILED APRONS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING SECOND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

CLEANING TOWELS PROPERLY STORED; VIOLATION CORRECTED.
PREP FOODS LABELED; VIOLATION CORRECTED.
CUTTING BOARDS REPLACED, WOOD SHELVES SEALED, RUSTY PANELS SEALED; VIOLATION CORRECTED.
ALL EQUIPMENT CLEANED; VIOLATION CORRECTED.
WALK IN COOLER AND KITCHEN FLOORS SEALED, AND FLOORS THRU-OUT CLEANED; VIOLATION CORRECTED.
WALK IN COOLER WALLS REPLACED, HOODS AND FILTERS CLEANED AND CEILING PANELS REPLACED; VIOLATION CORRECTED.
LIGHT SHIELDS REPLACE; VIOLATION CORRECTED.
SELF-CLOSING DEVICE PROVIDED; VIOLATION CORRECTED.
MOP SINK PROPERLY INSTALLED, FAUCET REPAIRED, DRAIN STOPPERS PROVIDED, GREASE TRAP SEALED AND VENTILATION PROVIDED FOR WASHROOM; VIOLATION CORRECTED.
APRONS PROPERLY STORED; VIOLATION CORRECTED.
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES REMOVED, AREAS CLEANED AND ORGANIZED; VIOLATION CORRECTED.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLERS.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT CONNECTED TO CITY PLUMBING, MISSING DRAIN PIPE AND DISHES STORED INSIDE OF SAME SINK .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ARTICLES FROM SINK & RECONNECT PIPE TO CITY PLUMBING AND USE ADDITIONAL ADJACENT HAND SINK ON SITE.
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.OBSERVED NO SOAP OR TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN DELI AREA,COOKING PREP AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS TO NUMEROUS TO COUNT ON FLOORS,SHELVING UNITS,UNDER & AROUND ARTICLES IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR AREA,VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER,CART STORAGE AREA,UNDER CONVEYOR BELT UNIT.ALSO LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO FRONT,REAR,GARBAGE DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NO CURRENT STATE LICENSE,NO CURRENT RECEIPTS OF SERVICE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/15/11.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT,CHEST FREEZER LID,RUSTY INTERIOR PARTS IN ICE MACHINE,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUSTY WALLS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SIGNS FOR BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MEAT WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI AREA,BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON GARBAGE DOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES,ALL FAN GUARD COVERS IN COOLERS,DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN COOKING PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,STAINED,MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,HOLES IN WALLS AT GARBAGE DOOR,MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR AREA,GRAFFITY FROM MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS & MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS IN DELI AREA,COOKING PREP AREA,VEGETABLE & MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.CHEST FREEZERS.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DELI AREA & CART IN REAR HALL WAY.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.

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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT,CHEST FREEZER LID,RUSTY INTERIOR PARTS IN ICE MACHINE,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUSTY WALLS IN VEGETABLE WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS,SIGNS FOR BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MEAT WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN DELI AREA,BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON GARBAGE DOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN COOKING PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED,STAINED,MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS,HOLES IN WALLS AT GARBAGE DOOR,MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS IN ALL COOLERS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN REAR AREA,GRAFFITY FROM MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
Inspector Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS & MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS IN DELI AREA,COOKING PREP AREA,VEGETABLE & MEAT WALK IN COOLER.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.VIOLATION CORRECTED.
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.VIOLATION CORRECTED.

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