Cuetzala Gro. Restaurant
Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record
2021-12-01 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALL ABOVE THE DRAIN BOARD(SANITIZING COMPARTMENT) OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,RELOCATED AT RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME FOOD IN COOLER
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE WATER VALVE UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. REPAIR CAUSE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER DEEP FRYER.CLEA AND MAINTAIN
2020-03-12 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
2019-03-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2019-03-15 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS . ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR ON MENU. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOOD ITEMS. PRI...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PROVIDE COMMON LABELS AT PLASTIC FOOD BOTTLES USED IN PREP AREA:OIL,WATER ETC.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN),REPAIR/REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SIDE OF PREP TABLE AND COOLERS WITH GREASE BUILDUP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN,INCLUDED AROUND HOT WATER TANK
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-28-18, REPORT #2240772. #(58)OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLE...
2018-11-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSESERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHIC...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
2017-12-22 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED BURNT CHAR ON SIDE OF GRILL AND BACKING OF RANGE AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GRILL AND RANGE BACKING.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NOTED LIGHT SHIELD CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHTS AT REAR OF KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS.
2017-03-21 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED RANGE TOP HAS SOME CHAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN RAGE TOP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS GREASY AT HOT LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS.
2016-11-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2016-10-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.2F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTIUNE USE OF COOLER UNTIL IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AND HOLDING TEMPU...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED REACH-IN COOLER. 5 LBS OF EGGS, 53.1F, VALUED AT $20. 5 LBS OF COOKED RICE, 57.5F, VALUED AT $20. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HA...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1609865, DATED 1/19/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FREEZER, AND THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE MOP S...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED; SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OVEN NOT CLEAN. HOOD AND FILTERS ARE COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPER ON THE 3-COMP SINK IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDER AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AND HOT WATER TANK. LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
2016-01-19 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FREEZER, AND THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. ALSO, GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR STORING FOOD IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; EXTERIOR OF OVEN AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE BEHIND TOILET, IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE CASH REGISTER IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, CEILING NEEDS PAINTING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS HAVE DUST BUILD-UP, AND WALL BEHIND MOP SINK IS DIRTY. INSTRUCT...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
2015-02-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2015-02-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OVER TWENTY MICE DROPPING OBSERVED AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND FOUR DROPPINGS UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED AT NORTH-EAST CORNER OF THE KITCHEN,UNABLE TO CHECK AREA DUE TO EXTREMELY CLUTTERED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AN...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATED PROVIDED ON PREMISES,EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS .INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS AND KEEP LETTER OF REGISTRATION ON PREMISES. SERIO...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIRED.OBSERVED LID AND LID LINER OF THE CHEST FREEZER BROKEN.EXCESS GRAY TAPE BEEN USED TO MAINTAIN LID AND LID LINER TOGETHER,HOWEVER TAPE IS BROKEN AND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LID AND LID LINER....
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE MACHINE WITH A BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
2014-07-18 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES AT MAIN KITCHEN WITHOUT END CAPS. MUST PROVIDE.
2013-02-13 Pass Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED SMALL PLATES AND CUP INSIDE FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK: FRONT AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SERVING COUNTER,IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER INTERIOR LID BROKEN AND RE-TAPED OVER AND OVER WITH GRAY TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE THE UNUSED OVEN,KEEP IT CLEAN. OBSERVED GREASE DANGLING FROM RIM OF THE FLAT GRILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND CORNERS REMOVE DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD-UP
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL HOLE ON CEILING WALL ABOVE THE WIRE SHELF BY THE HOOD.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE END CAPS TO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE PREP COOLER, TOP PART.
2011-01-05 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SING...
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER 3COMP./HAND WASH SINK,AND AT CORNER OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN,ALSO AT FRONT UNDER ...
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BURNT TILES ON WALL BY GRILL UNDER HOOD.
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...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT ICE M...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH COVER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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