SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CARNITAS DON RAFA INC.

BEAT. 45/100

4619 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 29, 2017 · passed

Failed 5 of 22 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
115
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A CLOTH OVER THE REAR DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUN 21
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A CLOTH OVER THE REAR DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

SEP 26
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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 11
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE NORTH FOOD PREP AREA.

MAR 4
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE NORTH FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE NORTH FOOD PREP AREA.

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AUG 21
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.

JUN 9
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 2
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. REPAIR LEAK.

DEC 5
2014
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 2
2014
FAILED
16 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER FOR SUGAR WITH CRACKED LID. REPLACE LID FOR BULK SUGAR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND 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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

MINORFood Temperature
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED 1 GAS BURNER WITHIN KITCHEN NOT UNDER HOOD VENTILATION. ALL BURNERS MUST BE UNDER PROPER VENTILATION.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. MOPS MUST BE CLEANED AND HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE ALL WIMING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 19
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA UNCLEAN WITH DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK FREEZER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER TO A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 17
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a).

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA UNCLEAN WITH DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK FREEZER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER TO A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 29
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS INSIDE STEAM TABLE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

JAN 25
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

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

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED YELLOW, TO BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE ICE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO EXIT DOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELD COVERS FOR LIGHTS INSIDE STEAM TABLE

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES

MAR 15
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

SEP 22
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

MAR 1
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTD TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. (LIDS, POTS CURRENTLY STORED NEXT TO UTILITY SINK)

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR. ONE BURNER STOVE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD.

SEP 18
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

REFER TO INSPECTION #363264

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REFER TO INSPECTION #363264

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REFER TO INSPECTION # 363264

SEP 17
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

MINORFood Temperature
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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 15
2010
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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 10
2010
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL NEAR HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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 9
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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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