EL PUEBLITO MEXICAN GRILL

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• INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR MOP SINK AREA AND AREA AROUND HOT WATER HEATER. ALL DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL AFFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERAITON UNITS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN AROUND HOT WATER HEATER AND UNDER ADJACENT SHELVES. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN MOP ROOM. CLEAN SANTITZE AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES DIRECTLY ABOVE OPEN FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE CEILING TILES TO INSURE NO LEAKING CONDITION CAN CONTAMINATE FOOD AND MAINTAIN CEILING OVER FOOD PREPARATION (IN REAR ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).

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• CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED FROM 10:15AM-10:40AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
• FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
• TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
• ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN CEILING OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
• ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
• ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
• MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

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• FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED LOSE ICE MAKER DOOR WITH DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ANY STAINED CEILING TILES.
• ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  Inspector Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT

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• FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOSE ICE MAKER DOOR WITH DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
• PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON WATER HEAVILY DRIPS FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
• SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
• GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH DAMAGED AND BENT LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ANY STAINED CEILING TILES.
• ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN REQUIREMENT
• NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REMOVE SOFT TACO SHELL FROM GRILL WITH SPATULA THEN PROCEED TO HOLD THOSE TACO SHELLS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE PUT ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

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• FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  Inspector Comments: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST ACCUMULATION ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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• INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND OVER 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
• FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST ACCUMULATION ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEANN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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• FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR SIDE OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WASHROOM.
• ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
• ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND HANDSINK INSIDE REAR WASHROOM.

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• FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  Inspector Comments: 4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. OBSERVED TORTILLA BOWLS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE CONTAINER INSTEAD.
• NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF AND INSIDE OF THE OVEN.

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• PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 49.7F, BEANS AT 44.6F, AND RED SALSA AT 47-50F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $500. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHILE RELLENO PEPPERS AND RED SALSA IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER STORED BEYOND THE MAXIMUM DATE OF 7 DAYS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE AFFECTED FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A PLASTIC CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR SALSA AND STORED INSIDE OF A BUCKET OF SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE.
• FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. OBSERVED TORTILLA BOWLS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE CONTAINER INSTEAD.
• WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF AND INSIDE OF THE OVEN.

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• PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. OBSERVED RICE AT 53.1 F,BEANS AT 54.1 F AND CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 53.4 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30#'S OF FOOD WORTH $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. (COS).
• WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
• FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
• NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS SPILLS.
• TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  Inspector Comments: BATHROOM IN THE REAR AREA NEED A COVER FOR THE GARBAGE CAN.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLED DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
• ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 4 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA
• ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
• ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS (LONG SERVING SPOONS) STORED INSIDE MENTIONED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030, NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.CORRECTED ON SITE( COS ).
• ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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• TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  Inspector Comments: s: BATHROOM IN THE REAR AREA NEED A COVER FOR THE GARBAGE CAN.
• ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  Inspector Comments: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 4 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

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• FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD ON PIPE WHICH DISPENSE THE WATER TO MAKE THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE UNIT. THIS ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-005
• CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  Inspector Comments: PREMISES NEEDS TO REMINDER OR ASTERISK FOR THE MEATS,EGGS ON THE MENUS.FOOT NOTE THAT STATES FOOD SAFETY ,OR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. NO CITATION ISSUE
• WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  Inspector Comments: 3 COMPARTMENT NOT BEING MAINTAINED,WHEN WATER IS RELEASE IT GOES TO THE OTHER TWO COMPARTMENTS AND IT DRAINS SLOWLY AND LEAKS FROM THE GREASE BOX. CITATION ISSUE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025
• TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
  Inspector Comments: BATHROOM IN THE REAR AREA NEED A COVER FOR THE GARBAGE CAN.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: BASEBOARD IN REAR AREA BY STORAGE SHELVES BROKEN IN POO REPAIR
• ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  Inspector Comments: AT GRILL AREA HOOD SYSTEM NOT CLEAN DIRT AND DUSTY
• PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
  Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-31-18. VIOLATION NUMBER #51 NO BACKFLOW AT COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FRONT AREA.CITATION ISSUE 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
• ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  Inspector Comments: MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
• MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  Inspector Comments: no person or employee health policy in place. instructe manager to provide documentation that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report any disease transmissible through food. citation issued ( priority foundation violation) 7-38-012(a)
• PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  Inspector Comments: observed no clean up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean up kit on premises during inspection to have said procedure alone with required equipment for clean up. priority foundation violation.citation issued.7-38-005

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• PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND (EXPIRY) DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS STORED IN ALL COOLERS (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE).
• CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
  Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
• FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
• FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELF UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
• PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  Inspector Comments: 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP AREA AND WALLS BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND PREP COOLER.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL UNDER HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA TO PREVENT STANDING WATER.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT, UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND FLOORS IN REAR BY MOPSINK. MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: 6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BIG HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH HANDSINK INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
• PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
  Inspector Comments: 6-501.16 CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
• ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
  Inspector Comments: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 4 DOOR AND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
• ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  Inspector Comments: PA-100-0367 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
• MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
  Inspector Comments: 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
• PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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No violations found.

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• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE DINING AREAS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. FILTER ON THE HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

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• NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  Inspector Comments: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. ALSO UNDERNEATH THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS OF THE DINING AREAS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. FILTER ON THE HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, MUST CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
• FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  Inspector Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
• POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  Inspector Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER HAM AT 46.3F, 2 POUNDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $10.00,TOTAL 2 POUNDS.

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• FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  Inspector Comments: INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.

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• PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1983101 ISSUED ON 2/14/2017. 38 - Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed hand sink at the front prep area that is conveniently accessible with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
• PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  Inspector Comments: SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #14 FOR DETAILS.
• REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
• PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOM AND MOPS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
• FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  Inspector Comments: INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Violations

• FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  Inspector Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND LOWER PANEL WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK/BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
• NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  Inspector Comments: FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
• PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1937367 ISSUED ON 06-23-2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain. #33 - Observed grease and food accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. #34 - Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the oven/stove. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. #36 - Observed a missing light shield above the prep area where chips are stored. Instructed facility to install and maintain all light shields. #38 - Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed hand sink at the front prep area that is conveniently accessible with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Observed the three compartment sink and the exposed hand sink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
• REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
• PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR AREA BY MOP SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOM AND MOPS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
• FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  Inspector Comments: INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.

Violations

• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: Observed grease and food accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the oven/stove. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: Observed water stained ceiling tiles at the front prep area and in the dining room. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
• LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  Inspector Comments: Observed a missing light shield above the prep area where chips are stored. Instructed facility to install and maintain all light shields.
• VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink at the front prep area that is conveniently accessible with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Observed the three compartment sink and the exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Violations

• POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED
  Inspector Comments: Observed a box of beef intestine/tripe sitting on top of the grease trap to thaw. Food was still partially frozen with a temperature of 30.3f so facility was instructed to thaw properly by storage in a refrigerator at 40�F or less, or by another approved method: Under potable running water at a temperature of 70�F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow or in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(a).
• NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  Inspector Comments: Observed small fly activity on site: 20 small flies under and around the three compartment sink and 30 small flies around the hot water tank and utility sink. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
• OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  Inspector Comments: Observed both outside garbage dumpsters overflowing with lids unable to close. Instructed facility to maintain lids for garbage closed at all times. Recommend to increase frequency of garbage pickup or add an additional dumpster. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: Observed plastic shopping bags being used for food storage. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: Observed grease and food accumulation on the lower compartment of the fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: Observed dirt and debris on the floor behind the oven/stove. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: Observed water stained ceiling tiles at the front prep area and in the dining room. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
• LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  Inspector Comments: Observed a missing light shield above the prep area where chips are stored. Instructed facility to install and maintain all light shields.
• VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: Instructed facility to install and maintain an exposed handsink at the front prep area that is conveniently accessible with hot and cold running water under city pressure, soap, and paper towels. Observed the three compartment sink and the exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
• HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
  Inspector Comments: Poor hygienic practices observed: observed an employee pick up garbage on the floor, touch a wet washcloth, then proceed to handle tortillas. Also observed employee have bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (tortillas and cooked rice). Instructed facility that hands must be washed at every possible point of contamination and that there is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(a).

Violations

• * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  Inspector Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED:REFRIED BEANS,RICE ,DICED STEAK, GUACAMOLE ETC. AGAIN INSTRUCTED THAT ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: RAW WOOD CRATES USED FOR SHELF NOT CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE SAID CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED PLASTIC COATED SHELVES BROKEN EXPOSING RUST METAL SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS,AND ON SHELVES WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.REPLACE SAID FAUCET
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME,FOOD AND MOIST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME:ALSO HOOD,FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),UNDER PREP TABLES,ALL PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALL MENTIONED HAVE A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BETWEEN FLOOR PIPES,CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS) WITH A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES,GREASE,AND FOOD BUILD-UP.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED A PAN WITH OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER FROM THE DRAINING OF CONDENSER UNIT OF FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DAILY WATER PAN AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH HEAVY STAINS OF FOOD AND WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
• APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  Inspector Comments: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE ARE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR

Violations

• * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  Inspector Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES,NOR A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,COOKED AND DELIVERED:CHICKEN,STEAK,RICE ETC. POSTED ON PREMISES AN EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE(EXP.DATE:4-13-15) AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY MUST BE CERTIFIED ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: RAW WOOD CRATES USED FOR SHELF NOT CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE SAID CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED PLASTIC COATED SHELVES BROKEN EXPOSING RUST METAL SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS,AND ON SHELVES WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.REPLACE SAID FAUCET
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME,FOOD AND MOIST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME:ALSO HOOD,FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),UNDER PREP TABLES,ALL PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALL MENTIONED HAVE A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BETWEEN FLOOR PIPES,CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS) WITH A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES,GREASE,AND FOOD BUILD-UP.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED A PAN WITH OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER FROM THE DRAINING OF CONDENSER UNIT OF FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DAILY WATER PAN AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH HEAVY STAINS OF FOOD AND WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
• APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  Inspector Comments: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE ARE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR

Violations

• FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  Inspector Comments: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED BLACK SLIME AT FRONT INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE BIN AT BOTTOM PART OF ICE MACHINE.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES,WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
• * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  Inspector Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES,NOR A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,COOKED AND DELIVERED:CHICKEN,STEAK,RICE ETC. POSTED ON PREMISES AN EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE(EXP.DATE:4-13-15) AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY MUST BE CERTIFIED ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: RAW WOOD CRATES USED FOR SHELF NOT CLEANABLE,ROUGH SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPLACE SAID CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVES WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. OBSERVED PLASTIC COATED SHELVES BROKEN EXPOSING RUST METAL SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS,AND ON SHELVES WERE DRY FOOD IS STORED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.REPLACE SAID FAUCET
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME,FOOD AND MOIST.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SHELVES INSIDE THE COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BLACK SLIME:ALSO HOOD,FILTERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT(INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR),UNDER PREP TABLES,ALL PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALL MENTIONED HAVE A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN WHITE FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,UNDER AND BETWEEN FLOOR PIPES,CORNERS,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS) WITH A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES,GREASE,AND FOOD BUILD-UP.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED A PAN WITH OVERFLOWING WASTE WATER FROM THE DRAINING OF CONDENSER UNIT OF FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DAILY WATER PAN AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREA WITH HEAVY STAINS OF FOOD AND WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
• APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
  Inspector Comments: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.ALL EMPLOYEE ARE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR
• SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
  Inspector Comments: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON PREMISES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING,RINSING STORING AND USING WHAT WAS WASHED WITHOUT SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS.OWNER BROUGHT BLEACH WITH HER ON SITE, AFTER EMPLOYEE CALLED HER VIA PHONE.ACCEPTABLE /MUST BE ON PREMISES CHEMICAL SANITIZER:BLEACH.QUATS,OR IODINE CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.
• POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
  Inspector Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND 15# OF DE BONED COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 53.6F TO 54.9F;15# OF SPANISH COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE SAME COOLER AT TEMP OF 51.9F TO 53F;BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED YESTERDAY,PER COOK STATEMENT.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.COOLING PROCESS INFORMATION GIVEN.FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 38.9F.POUNDS #30,VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Violations

• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR ALONG ALL CORNERS/WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL/CRACKED WALL TILES AT REAR PREP AREA UNDER PREP TABLE ALSO OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND REPAIR WALL/SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

Violations

• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILID UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP AND REPAINT GREASE TRAP.
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
• REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  Inspector Comments: DIGITAL METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Violations

• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER (2)DOOR IN PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, SIDES AND LEGS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL, UNDER COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE.---------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
• LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA.
• REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Violations

• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: Non food food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, display cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: Floors in kitchen prep area, and by front counter not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in front dining area needs detailed cleaning(corners).
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: Ceiling tiles above front counter and dining area that were stained/damaged, shall be replaced/repaired.
• LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  Inspector Comments: Light shields above front counter, front of prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
• VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: Exhaust vents in display cooler, dining areas not clean, need cleaning.

Violations

• FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  Inspector Comments: Found some food items not dated/labeled in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date, and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: Cooler shelving, and storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.
• FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  Inspector Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks of display cooler, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage areas, mop sink/hot water heater areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). Floor had missing grout, damaged floor tiles in rear prep area by exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink, shall be repair/sealed.
• WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  Inspector Comments: Damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, storage areas, and dining sreas shall be replaced. Walls in rear kitchen prep area by prep table need detailed cleaning.Wall in storage room had holes, peeling paint, shall be repair.
• LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  Inspector Comments: Missing light shields in coolers, rear storage room shall be provided, light shields in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
• VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  Inspector Comments: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning. 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repair/replaced.

Violations

• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE DISHWASHING AREA, MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.

Violations

• FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  Inspector Comments: MISSING FLOOR TILES BY THE DISHWASHING AREA, MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.