SEP 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BRASERITOS RESTAURANT INC..
BEAT. 19/100
4107 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 26, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW HEALTH CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
** PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR UNDER COOK FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE PIPE FROM THE HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY OVER THE DRAIN. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAKY ON THE FLOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED WATER STAINED AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL. MUST BE ABLE TO MONITOR FOR PEST AND EASILY CLEAN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 222017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE ALL CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE COOK'S LINE.
SEP 72017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
MUST PROVIDE AN AIR GAP FOR THE DRAIN PIPE AT THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZEGUARD FOR THE STEAM TABLE TO BE USED AS A SELF-SERVICE BUFFET TABLE. THE STEAM TABLE IS DESIGNED TO BE USED FOR OVER THE COUNTER SERVICE NOT SELF-SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, AND DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE ALL CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE COOK'S LINE.
AUG 302017FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 30
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
MUST CONNECT HAND SINK TO CITY PLUMBING AND REMOVE DRAINLINE PIPE FROM OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
AUG 252017FAILED10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 25
2017
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 48.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 44.3F-44.9F,10LBS. EGG SALSA 47.0F,2LBS. COOKED BEANS 45.6F,5.5LBS MOLE 46.9F-48.0F,3LBS.BLACK BEANS 47.2F,7.5LBS. CHICKEN STOCK 45.6F-47.3F,8LBS. GREEN PORK SAUCE 49.7F,2.5 LBS. COOKED CHIRIZO 46.7F-48.5F,4LBS. COOKED GRAVY 45.1F,3GALLONS LAMB STOCK 44.5F,1.5LBS. SHREEDED CHICKEN 50.6F,2LBS. GABANZO BEANS 48.0F,1LB. GREEN CHICKEN 47.4F,40LBS. RED & GREEN SALSA 46.1F-48.8F.WITH COOKED DATES RANGING FROM 8/21- 8/24.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.87LBS. $93.55(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA FOR HAND WASHING.MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK THAT WILL BE INSTALLED IN DISH WASHING AREA.(NO CITATION ISSUED)
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMP SINK .MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SPLASH GUARDS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK,LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL GAPS IN LOWER WALL UNDER 3- COMP SINK & MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREAS AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK AND 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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