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SU CASA

49 E ONTARIO ST · Chicago, IL 60611

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Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632851

Location recorded for this inspection · SU CASA · 49 E ONTARIO ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312743

Location recorded for this inspection · SU CASA · 49 E ONTARIO ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312685

Location recorded for this inspection · SU CASA · 49 E ONTARIO ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN NOT CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: INSECTS INFESTATION NOTED IN MAIN KITCHEN, FOUND OVER 40 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING BEHIND PREP TABLES, ON WALL BEHIND DEEP FRYER, COOK LINE AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.MUST HAVE LICENSE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: CARD BOARD BOX USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS FOR CORN CHIPS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD CONTAINER.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: BROKEN DRAIN LINES AT BAR 3-COMP SINK, WASTE WATER DRAINING ON BAR FLOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-30(C) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF RAIN WATER THAT IS DRIPPING FROM CEILING AND PIPE ABOVE STAIR CASE . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED THROUGH KITCHEN AREA, METAL PLATES WALL COVERING NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO FIX WALLS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN, POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT FLOOR NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER AND ICE MAKER, STAIR CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR AND KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300764

Location recorded for this inspection · SU CASA · 49 E ONTARIO ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-602.11(B-E). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B). Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.111. Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C). Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM UNDER THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR, THE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FL, FROM THE PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT, AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE WASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.12. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FL STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE HALL BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE AND THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS, AND THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAIR ALL CRACKS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. DETAIL CLEAN AREA. ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN EXCESS ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: Violation Codes: 8-404.13 (B:3). Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2300535 DATED 7/1/19. THE VIOLATION STATES:OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT, 1 LIVE ROACH OF THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, APPROX 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS, AND APPROX 25 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. VIOLATION HAS BEEN CORRECTED ON SITE. THE FACILITY'S PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, ECOLAB, IS ON SITE AT THIS TIME TO ELIMINATE ALL REMAINING LIVE ROACHES AND FLIES. FACILITY REMOVED THE RAT DROPPINGS AND CLEANED THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300535

Location recorded for this inspection · SU CASA · 49 E ONTARIO ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: - OBSERVED A SIGHT DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: - MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS THAT ARE EASILY READABLE AND CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT, 1 LIVE ROACH OF THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN BY THE COOK LINE, APPROX 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS, AND APPROX 25 FRUIT FLIES IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR FURTHER SERVICE AND INSTRUCTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: - OBSERVED A 2" HOLE AT THE DOOR HANDLE OPENING OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOM ENTRANCE DOORS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED INSIDE AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK FROM UNDER THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE BAR, THE PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, UNDER THE THE ICE MACHINE ON THE 2ND FL, FROM THE PIPE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT, AND FROM UNDERNEATH THE WASHING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION. DETAIL CLEAN AREA. ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ARTICLES AND STORE THEM ON SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE 2ND FL STORAGE BY THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE HALL BETWEEN THE REAR ENTRANCE AND THE BASEMENT, THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FL STORAGE AREAS, AND THE FLOOR OF THE 2ND FL ICE MACHINE STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE FLOOR, WALLS, AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FL STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REPAIR ALL CRACKS AND HOLES AND MAINTAIN. -

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184345

Location recorded for this inspection · SU CASA · 49 E ONTARIO ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WITH CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACES STAINED AND PITTED, REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED REACH IN PREP COOLER (UNDER GRILL) CONDENSER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT ALSO MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATD FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ON CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2135301

Location recorded for this inspection · SU CASA · 49 E ONTARIO ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT HANDWASH BOWLS, FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75.5 F AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL OF 110.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD SURFACE STAINED AND PITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER CUTTING BOARD SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE MACHINE ICE SCOOP NOT CLEAN(STAINED). MUST CLEAN ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: SOME FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTICATES MUST BE CURRENT AND ON PREMISES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2072196

Location recorded for this inspection · SU CASA · 49 E ONTARIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELVES FOR BAR GALSSES, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN AROUND COVER HINGES AND GASKETS, SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER AT BASEMENT'S FLOOR BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINES, SAME AT CORNER OF BAR UNDER ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY TO PREVENT INSECTS BREEDING.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER NOT KEPT IN WARMEST PART, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WHERE IT COULD BE MONITORED.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: COOKS AT FOOD LINE WITH BEARD NOT WERARING BEARD RESTRAINRTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES IN BAR ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF IN A CLEAN UTENSILS.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065254

Location recorded for this inspection · SU CASA · 49 E ONTARIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE A CARD BOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHEET METAL PANEL OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR LOOSE AT CORNERS.MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,AS WELL AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE LIQUOR ROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT BROKEN AND WITH HOLES AT THE LOWER LEFT HAND SIDE AND IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO FOUND THE EXTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF THE WALK-IN COOLER CRACKED AND RUSTED WITH ROUGH SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND THE EXTERIOR PIPE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE FLOOR AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE BURNT GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND CRUMBLING/LOOSE BRICKS WITH GAPS AND HOLES WHILE VISUALLY INSPECTING THE EXTERIOR PORTION OF THE RESTAURANT BUILDING WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRUMBLING BRICKS AND HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND A DAMAGED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED LIGHT SHIELD.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2065059

Location recorded for this inspection · SU CASA · 49 E ONTARIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSIDE A CARD BOARD BOX. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS OR CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE LOWER STAINLESS STEEL SHEET METAL PANEL OF THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR LOOSE AT CORNERS.MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,AS WELL AS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND THE EXTERIOR PIPE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AT THE FLOOR AS WELL AS THE FLOOR UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE BURNT GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND A DAMAGED/BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ABOVE STATED LIGHT SHIELD.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966699

Location recorded for this inspection · SU CASA · 49 E ONTARIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966268

Location recorded for this inspection · SU CASA · 49 E ONTARIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 118.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF CHICKEN WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND 4 LIVE ROACHES ALONG THE WALL IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, 1 LIVE ROACH IN THE "AVOCADO ALLEY", AND 2 ROACHES OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THAT IS WORN AND CHIPPING AWAY IN LOCATIONS UNDER THE LIQUOR STORAGE BEHIND THE BAR AND SERVER STATION OUTSIDE OF THE BAR UNDER THE ICE BIN. MUST RESURFACE WOOD OR PROVIDE A NON ABSORBENT LINER TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FRONT, SIDES AND BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE ACCUMULATION.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILDUP.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE WASHER AND DRYER. WATER BUILDUP MUST BE CONTAINED AND PROPERLY DRAINED OR REMOVED FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ON THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RE-ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND THE CRAWLSPACE BEHIND THE WALL OF THE KITCHEN TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632327

Location recorded for this inspection · SU CASA · 49 E ONTARIO ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Local context · Chicago

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