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MAMA LUNA RESTAURANT

5109 W FULLERTON AVE · Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for MAMA LUNA RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2631298

Location recorded for this inspection · MAMA LUNA RESTAURANT · 5109 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 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.

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Inspection history

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ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
22
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497618

Location recorded for this inspection · MAMA LUNA RESTAURANT · 5109 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND VOMIT KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE OPEN CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES,ONIOS,CILANDRO AND OTHER CONDIMENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ON TOP OF PREPARED FOODS PASTA AND COOKED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE FOOD ITEMS ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHWASHER MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORE IN PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SULUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES STORED IN FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE ALL COOLERS. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACES

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----FLOORS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE REAR HALLWAY, REAR PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COOVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ANY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2291067

Location recorded for this inspection · MAMA LUNA RESTAURANT · 5109 W FULLERTON AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290871

Location recorded for this inspection · MAMA LUNA RESTAURANT · 5109 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #2290514 ON 5/28/19 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, FOOD STORAGE AREAS, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, DOUGH ROOM AND BEHIND THE BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290514

Location recorded for this inspection · MAMA LUNA RESTAURANT · 5109 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR, STORAGE SHELVES AND TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE/PREP AREA, DOUGH ROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY IN THESE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FROM THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND MAIN KITCHEN AREA IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2285519

Location recorded for this inspection · MAMA LUNA RESTAURANT · 5109 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2283092

Location recorded for this inspection · MAMA LUNA RESTAURANT · 5109 W FULLERTON AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE BAR AND THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDE SOAP AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 49.5F, ROAST BEEF AT 47.5F, MILK AT 47.1F, PORK RIBS AT 51.1F, SAUSAGE AT 47.7F, CHICKEN AT 44.6F, SOUP AT 48.7F, CHEESE AT 50F, LASAGNA AT 48F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1800# OF FOOD WORTH $4000. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S PREP LINE AT 54F AND THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AT 47.4F. THE COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHEESE AND CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON THE STAINLESS STEEL ATTACHMENT TO THE DISHMACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, BOXES OF STOCK AND SHELF ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLE BEHIND THE COOK'S LINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR SPAGHETTI SAUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL TILES NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE.

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