Chicago
19
BEAT

El Puerto Restaurant

3016-3018 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
19/100

Troubled record — failed 6 of 12 inspections for sanitation, employee hygiene

Inspections
12
5 passed
Last Inspected
2023-06-08
Pass Rate
42%
6 failures
Score
19/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-06-08)
Failed 6 inspections (2023, 2023, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 32 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 32×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Other critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety serious
2023-06-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-05-24 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
2
serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER SANITIZING RINSE FOR ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). D...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

4-301.16- NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING UNDER CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

2023-05-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SIDE OF COOLER AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE DUMB WAITER SHAFT AND IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT ON ONIONS AND ON WA...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. WINDOW WITH LARGE OPENINGS IN SCREEN IN MAIN PREP AREA, AND MISSING SEAL AROUND WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER, OPEN TO OUTSIDE AIR. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER SEAL AROUND AIR CONDITIONER AND PROPER MESH SCREEN TO PROTECT OUTER OPE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING UNDER CITY PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

STRONG, PUNGENT ODOR IN BASEMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ODOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGH OUT

2022-09-20 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
7
minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED STORE PLASTIC WEAR HANDLES UPRIGHT .MUST STORE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER,WORN GASKET ON REAR 3- DOOR GLASS SLIDING COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES,EYE STOVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK & UNDERSIDE GASKET OF FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,CEILING TILES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED ...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2022-09-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 18
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (OYSTERS, RICE, OCTOPUS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:35 P.M.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 1ST FL. HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA,BAR AREA,BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN LAST DATE USED OR SOLD ON OYSTERS 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON UNDERSIDES OF SMALL AND LARGE PREP TABLE LEGS IN REAR PREP AREA,EATING ON FOOD ON LANDING LEADING TO BASEMENT ,AS WELL AS APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BAR ARE...

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED STORE PLASTIC WEAR HANDLES UPRIGHT .MUST STORE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER,WORN GASKET ON REAR 3- DOOR GLASS SLIDING COOLER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES,EYE STOVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK & UNDERSIDE GASKET OF FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,CEILING TILES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED FLOORING IN 1 ST FL....

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA, BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER & PREP AREA.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2021-08-25 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS TO BE NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: CRACKED AND MISSING WALL AND FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES

2021-08-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (IE PAPER TOWELS) AT ANY HANDWASH SINKS THROUGH OUT FACILITY (EXPOSED HANDWASH SINKS AND IN TOILET ROOMS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA UNABLE TO DRAIN, CLOGGED. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE UNABLE TO SANITIZE, 0 PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTD. (NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS TO BE NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED AND MISSING WALL AND FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES

2020-09-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-09-09 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 : CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WITH BLACK, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES. 4-501.11 MISSING FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11: MISSING SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B3) ENFORCEMENT BY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NON COMPLIANCE): PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/1/20 REPORT 2386701 NOT CORRECTED; OVER 40 LIVE FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND FLYING IN FRONT BEVERAGE/PREP AREA. OVER 40 RAT DROPPING...

2020-09-01 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN BASIN OF HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT PREP/BAR AREA. BOX OF SHRIMP ON TOP OF BASIN OF HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO MAINTAIN HANDASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ANY HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW OYSTERS WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAG ATTACHED OR ON SITE. TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER EMPTY, OR USE AN APPROVED RECORD KEEPING SYSTEM TO PRESERVE SOURCE IDENTIFICATION, AND TO ENSURE SHELLSTOCK IS NOT COMMING...

serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF READY TO EAT SALSAS IN REFRIGERATION UNIT. ALSO OBSERVED RAW UNCOVERED SHRIMP AND SCALLOPS STORED UNCOVERED AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT COOKED SHRIMP AND CRABMEAT AT PREP COOLER CONDIMENT STATION. INSTD TO STORE RAW F...

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOTED ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ALL ICE, DISCONNECT UNIT AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE COMPLETELY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 20 LIVE FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND FLYING IN FRONT BEVERAGE/PREP AREA. 3 DEAD ROACHES ON WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL PESTS/PEST ACTIVITY, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND HAVE AVAILABLE AND ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE WITH BLACK, DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-06-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE AT HAND OR WASHBOWL SINKS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING AND WASHBOWL SINKS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN THE 1 DOOR GLASS COOLER IN KITCHEN FOUND SHRIMP @ 49.3F- 51.2F; IN THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT/BAR PREP FOUND CEVICHE @ 47.5F; AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER FOUND UNCOOKED FISH...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 1 (GLASS) DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE @ 58.5F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL REFRIGERATION @ 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. COOLER HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER METHOD FOR THAWING IN BASEMENT PREP. OBSERVED UNCOOKED FISH LAYING INSIDE BUS PANS ON COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED MUST USE APPROVED THAWING METHOD SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER, INSIDE COOLERS, OR IN A MICROWAVE (WHEN USED AS PART OF A CONTI...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, FLOUR, ETC.) WITH COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD IN LADIES RESTROOM ON WALL. MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST MAINTAINS SAME.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE LOWER INTERIORS OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN, SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES INSIDE UPPER AND LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET AND MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED LEAK AT COLD WATER FAUCET OF HAND SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS STORED IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST RELOCATE THIS ITEMS TO DRY STORAGE AREA. EMPLOYEE RESTROOM HAS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR PROP...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE.

serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER COOKING LINE IN KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

2017-04-11 Pass License
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR WATER HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.(PHOTO GIVEN).

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