Cabos Baja Cafe and Grill
Mixed record — 0 of 4 inspections passed
2019-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE PRESENTED BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-00...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN SAUSAGE) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR DETACHED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
2019-02-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE PRESENTED BUT NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-00...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN SAUSAGE) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED THAT BEEF MEAT AND BEEF SAUSAGE IS STORED IN SAME FOOD CONTAINER.MUST STORED SEPARATELY IN DIFFERENT CONTAINERS .
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE UNPROVED JEWELRY ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE AND FREE OF UNPROVED JEWELRY SO HANDS CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN ACCUMULATED DUST ON WATER PIPES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR DETACHED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUSLY CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/21 18 REPORT # 2222740. NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED .UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ...
2018-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
: 2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE ALL FOODS ON THE MENU PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ON TO STORED FOOD RACK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL AROUND PIPING ON THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTER NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 LEAK UNDER THE FAR LEFT BASIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 HOLES AND OPEN CREVICES ON THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
2018-09-21 Pass w/ Conditions License CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE ALL FOODS ON THE MENU PERTAINING TO THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 45.5F. NO FOODS ON SITE AT THIS TIME. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F, CDPH CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION ON TO STORED FOOD RACK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL AROUND PIPING ON THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 LEAK UNDER THE FAR LEFT BASIN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 HOLES AND OPEN CREVICES ON THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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