El Muelle

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11(A) NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, CEVICHE, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. ...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO FOOD DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR REQUIRED MENU ITEMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11 (B-E). OBSERVED CERAMIC SERVING BOWLS ON SITE. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE UTENSILS/EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/ONIONS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER AFT...

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12- LARGE POTS STORED IN BASEMENT UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11(A) MISSING WALL TILES IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE TILE AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION.

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

VENT COVERS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS, CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA NOT .CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR.

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

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STOED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1770678 ON 5/12/16 NOT CORRECTED: 30 - NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY. 38 - MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTME...

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMAMRY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT OR ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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

RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.

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

LEAK AT PIPE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR SAME. MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

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

SPLASHGUARDS MISSING INBETWEEN BAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/20/15 (1480598) NOT CORRECTED. 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS. 32 GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CON...

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

RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.

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

SMALL LEAK AT PIPE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR SAME. MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.

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

OBSERVED GASKETS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NIN R EAR TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN FLOORS AND REPAINT FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND...

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

OBSERVED TOP COVER TO TOILET BROKEN WITH LARGE CHIP. REPLACE TOP COVER TO TOILET.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1473343 DATED 6/4/14 FOR VIOLATION # 32 SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN REAR BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK. #32 RAW WOOD SHELVES AT SERVICE STATION NEED TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT THEY AR...

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

OBSERVED GASKETS IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NIN R EAR TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED FLOORSUNDER REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL LARGE EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN. CLEAN FLOORS AND REPAINT FLOORS OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND...

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

OBSERVED TOP COVER TO TOILET BROKEN WITH LARGE CHIP. REPLACE TOP COVER TO TOILET.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT HANDSINK IN REAR BETWEEN HAND SINK AND FOOD PREP SINK. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AND MOVE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER SO THAT IT IS NOT DIRECTLY OVER FOOD PREP SINK.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD COVERED IN TINFOIL AT SHELVES IN SERVICE STATION OF RESTAURANT. REMOVE TIN FOIL AND SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES SO THAT THEY ARE NON ABSORBENT AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING FROM FLOOR DRAIN WITHIN WALK IN COOLER. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

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

OBSERVED FAUCET IN WOMENS RESTROOM DETACHED. ATTACH AND SEAL FAUCET IN WOMENS RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER FOOD PREP SINK IN REAR. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1202331 DATE 06-22-2013 NOT CORRECTED(32)FOUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT(33)CLEAN THE TWO FRYERS,FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP,ALSO ...

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND INSIDE CHEST COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA

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

FOUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.

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

CLEAN THE TWO FRYERS,FILTERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE SIDE VENTILATION VENTS HAS DUST BUILDUP. UNIT IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORE ROOM.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IT IS SLIPPERY HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON IT.

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

FOUND CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT IN BACK BY THE UTILITY/MOP SINK BOXES ,BAGS ECT. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

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

CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

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

IMPROPER SINK STOPPERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

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

VENTS IN TOILET ROOM AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

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

CRACKED LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

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

3-COMPARTMENT BAR SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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.MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE COOLERS.

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.PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS STORED PROPERLY.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,WALK IN COOLER,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,...

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.MUST CLEAN FILTERS,DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS.

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 REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE UNDER REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,REAR & FRONT DOOR SWEEPS WORN,LOOSE WALL BASE IN CHEMICAL STORAGE...

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.MUST REPLACE BULBS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT & DINING AREA.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK & LOOSE FAUCET AT SAME.RECONNECT LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER.