CARNITAS DON RAFA INC.
4619 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 22 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 292017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED(EXCESSIVE ICE), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, AND OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED A CLOTH OVER THE REAR DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
JUN 212017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1"GAP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE AREAS SOUTH, AND NORTH OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED (EXCESSIVE ICE), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE/REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, AND OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED REAR CUTTING BOARDS, #10 CAN OPENER, AND PREP TABLES, NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOP/OVENS, AND SOUTH SIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR THUR-OUT THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE UNITS.NEED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE OF REAR WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.
OBSERVED A CLOTH OVER THE REAR DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
SEP 262016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.
SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPEPD PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE CARNITAS PREP KITCHEN. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING AT THE NORTH AND SOUTH PREP AREAS.
MAR 112016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE NORTH FOOD PREP AREA.
MAR 42016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE NORTH PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE NORTH PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 47.1F, EGGS AT 46.2F, PORK AT 44.9F, CHEESE AT 48.7F, HOT DOGS AT 46.7F, BEEF AT 44.7F, SHRIMP AT 43.8F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $238. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE INSECTS FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE NORTH FOOD PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE NORTH FOOD PREP AREA.
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AUG 212015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.
JUN 22015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW STEAK STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT CUT MELONS, AND CUT TOMATOES. ALSO NOTED CONTAINER OF RAW PORK STORED IMMEDIATLY ABOVE, READY TO EAT TORTILLAS, AND SALSA. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT SIDE OF DOOR, DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
RUSTY WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED INBETWEEN BASINS OF SINK AND WALL. REPLACE SAME. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR AT FRONT PREP COOLER. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. REPAIR LEAK.
DEC 22014FAILED16 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS THROUGHOUT COOKING AREAS, EMPLOYEE AND PATRON RESTOOMS AND FOOD SERVICE AREAS. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SOUTH SIDE SERVICE AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ONLY COLD WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 48F. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT NORTH SERVICE AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK, ONLY COLD RUNNING WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 46F. OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT NORTH SERVICE AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT PATRON RESTROOMS, EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS, AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN COOKING AREA ONLY COLD RUNNING WATER RANGING IN TEMPERATURE FROM 46.3 F-48.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION ON OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER AND GROUND.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND COOKED INCLUDING COOKED PORK, RICE AND BEANS. NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE OR POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A. MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CHICAGO CETIFICATE(S) POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/19/14 REPORT #1402043 NOT CORRECTED: #33 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN AREA (DISH WASHING) UNCLEAN WITH DARK GROOVES. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. #34 OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #38 OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FROM BOTH FAUCETS. OBSERVED LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM FAUCET. REPAIR FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER FOR SUGAR WITH CRACKED LID. REPLACE LID FOR BULK SUGAR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC DOORS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SOUTH SIDE SERVING AREA. DOORS MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED SO THAT FOOD IS SAFE AND PROPER TEMPERATURE IS MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON NORTH SIDE SERVICE AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE MOVED ABOVE OR TO THE RIGHT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.
OBSERVED SLIMEY RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS STORED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT NORTHSIDE SERVICE AREA. ALL CRACKED OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED IN NORTHSIDE SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND COOKING AREAS. ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED AND ALL FLOORS MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING VENT WITHIN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT. GREASE ACCUMULATED ON DUCT VENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIGHTS WITHIN NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE FOOD SERVICE HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT PROTECTED. ALL LIGHTS WITHIN HOT HOLDING UNITS NEED TO BE SHIELDED, SHATTERPROOF, OR RECESSED TO PROTECT FOOD.
OBSERVED 1 GAS BURNER WITHIN KITCHEN NOT UNDER HOOD VENTILATION. ALL BURNERS MUST BE UNDER PROPER VENTILATION.
OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. MOPS MUST BE CLEANED AND HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE ALL WIMING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MAR 192014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA UNCLEAN WITH DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK FREEZER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER TO A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM BOTH FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN SINKS FULLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK AT FAUCET. REPAIR FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN FULLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD SERVICE AREA OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN AS FULLY FUNCTIONAL.
MAR 172014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OVER 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR WITH NO OUTER OPENING TO OUTSIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT USED TO HOLD CARNITAS MEAT WITH BROKEN PLASTIC DOORS. ALL CARNITA MEAT WAS MOVED TO NEARBY STEAM TABLE AND HOT HELD UNIT WAS TAGGED UNTIL PLASTIC DOORS ARE REPAIRED.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA UNCLEAN WITH DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK FREEZER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER TO A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM BOTH FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN SINKS FULLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK AT FAUCET. REPAIR FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN FULLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD SERVICE AREA OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN AS FULLY FUNCTIONAL.
JAN 292013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MACHINE AT CARNITAS PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. SPLACH GAURD IS NEEDED AT FRONT AND SIDE KITCHEN PRE AREA
CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA
CLEAN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA
MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS INSIDE STEAM TABLE
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ALSO MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA HAS A LEAK MUST REPAIR
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
JAN 252013PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREMISES IS OPERATING AT THIS TIME WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF WATER WAS 75.5F PLUMBER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 3:00PM TO REPAIR WATER HOWEVER HE HAD TO GO OUT TO BUY ANOTHER HOT WATER TAMK AND OWNER STATES HE HAD PURCHASED AT NEW HOT WATER TANK LAST WEEK CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 NOTE: PLUMBER ON SITE CO NAME RAFAEL REFRIGERATION HEATING AND COOLING 3782 W 76TH ST CHICAGO ILL 60652 PREMISES HAS HOT RUNNING WATER TEMP OF 120F
OBSERVED YELLOW, TO BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED CITATION ISSUED
MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MACHINE AT CARNITAS PREP AREA ALSO MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA. SPLACH GAURD IS NEEDED AT FRONT AND SIDE KITCHEN PRE AREA
CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA
CLEAN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA
MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS INSIDE STEAM TABLE
MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ALSO MUST REPAIR FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA HAS A LEAK MUST REPAIR
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES
MAR 152012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN CLOSET BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.
SEP 222011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.
MAR 12011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTD TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. (LIDS, POTS CURRENTLY STORED NEXT TO UTILITY SINK)
LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR.
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR. ONE BURNER STOVE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD.
SEP 182010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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SEP 172010PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LID ON STEAM TABLE CRACKED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN POP& SALSA COOLER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYER & LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING UNIT.
SEP 152010PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN A STORAGE CONTAINER OF ONIONS & GARBAGE CAN IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA & MORE THAN 5 LIVE FLIES ON SITE ALSO.REMOVE ROTTEN ONIONS & TRASH,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/10.
Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LID ON STEAM TABLE CRACKED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN POP& SALSA COOLER.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYER & LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS.
Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING UNIT.
SEP 102010FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY UNIT AT 51.2F. WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE AND MASSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON COILS IN UNIT. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE OF DISPLAY UNIT FLAN 50.0F-52.5F,3LECHE CAKE 52.3F,MOCHA LECHE CAKE 55.0F,CHEESE CAKE 53.6F,GELATINA 50.1F. PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX 13LBS. $56.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN A STORAGE CONTAINER OF ONIONS & GARBAGE CAN IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA & MORE THAN 5 LIVE FLIES ON SITE ALSO.REMOVE ROTTEN ONIONS & TRASH,RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/10/10.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & WALK IN COOLER,LID ON STEAM TABLE CRACKED.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN POP& SALSA COOLER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEEP FRYER & LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE SOME DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNITS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING UNIT.
MAR 92010PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 46.9 F. WITH COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.TECH ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR COOLER AT THIS TIME.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED COOKED FOODS FROM 3/8/10 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER DURING STORAGE. COOKED BEANS 47.3-48.0 F,COOKED CARNITAS 46.5-47.3 F,COOKED CHICKEN 46.9-47.1 F,CALDO 46.7 F,BARBACOA 47.1 F,CARNE FRIA 46.4- 47.4 F,COOKED GOAT 45.6 F, CARNE DORADO 47.8F,ESPINAZO 46.9 F, HAM 46.7 F. PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED AND DENATURED. APPX.269 LBS. VALUED $3,100.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN FRONT PREP COOLER,REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SAME PREP COOLER.DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.SIGN FOR EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA,CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN MOP SINK CLOSET.WORN DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,HEAT LAMP UNITS.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM,REMOVE PUTTY FROM BASIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN CARRY OUT PREP AREA.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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