Tenochtitlan Bar & Grill Inc., 2451 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: Tenochtitlan Bar & Grill Inc.
Address: 2451 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Nov 19, 2012
Score
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100

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Inspection findings

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  • CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Feb 26, 2010 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Apr 14, 2011 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  • REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  • TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Apr 21, 2011 100
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 8, 2012 0
  • FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVERING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  • FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  • NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  • VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  • WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Nov 19, 2012 100

Violation descriptions and comments

Feb 26, 2010

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEANED MULTI-UTENSILS FOUND STORE ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6' OFF THE FLOORS.
Correct By Inspector Comments Edit Delete 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Out Minor 05/26/2010 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PLASTIC PANEL INSIDE ICE-MACHINE , ICE-CREAM DIPPER WELL CONTAINER AND SCOOP INSIDE IT, AND TOILET BOWLS IN GENTLEMEN TOILET WITH STAINS NEEDS CLEANING.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLE BY WEST CORNER OF KITCHEN ENTRANCE,AND IN DINING.
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 EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN WHICH IS SLANTING AND NOT LETTING WATER DRAIN OFF COMPLETELY, AND ALSO REMOVE PIPE HOSE ATTACHED PARMENETLY ON MOP SINK FAUCET
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. MUST PROVIDE METTAL STEM THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Apr 14, 2011

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.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS AT KITCHEN DESSERT STATION,AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR BEHIND CLUTTERED ARTICLES STORED AGAINST NORTH WALL,FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED ACROSS BOTTOMS OF DOORS.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,1ST,2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS.
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.REPLACE ALL BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AND MISSING SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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.REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ELEVATE ALL STORED ARTICLES 6' OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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.MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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 PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER COOKING FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN OR REMOVE AND CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS ALSO WATER LEAKING AT PIPE BENEATH 3 COMP SINK AREA AT DISHROOM.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

Apr 21, 2011

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.ABATED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.ABATED.
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.VIOLATION #36 REMAINS SEE REPORT.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.VIOLATION #37 REMAINS SEE REPORT.
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 #38 REMAINS SEE REPORT.
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.ABATED.
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.ABATED.

Nov 8, 2012

OBSERVED ABOUT 7 LIVE ROACHES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
MUST CLEAN BASEMENT AREA FLOOR AND SEAL CRACKS IN BASE OFF FLOOR FRONT AREAS BY BAR
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE BY REAR KITCHEN AREA AND ABOVE FRONT DOOR AREA
MUST REPLACE BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR KITCHEN AREA
MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER COOKING FLAT TOP GRILL IN KITCHEN, OR PROVIDE KILOWATTS TO OVEN

Nov 19, 2012

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
FOUND NO RODENT ACTIVITY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORT SHOWN DATED, VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED
VIOLATION NOW CORRECTED AND ABATED

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