JUN 8
2023
PASS · 0 violations
EL PUERTO RESTAURANT.
Chicago Health Dept
3016-3018 W 47TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2023.
12 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2023.
Last inspected Jun 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
VIOLATIONS
82
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 24
2023
FAIL 2 violations
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). DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025.
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.
MAY 16
2023
FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
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 WALLS AT UPSTAIRS BAR AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, AND FLIES, FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. "
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 OPENINGS.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
STRONG, PUNGENT ODOR IN BASEMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ODOR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THROUGH OUT
SEP 20
2022
PASS 7 violations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 FLOORING IN 1 ST FL.PREP AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
SEP 13
2022
FAIL 18 violations 6 CRITICAL
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)
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)
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)
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.
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)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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 AREA,HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOMS AND IN BASEMENT .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/13/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED STORE PLASTIC WEAR HANDLES UPRIGHT .MUST STORE PROPERLY.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.PREP AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 25
2021
PASS 6 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES
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
AUG 18
2021
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
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
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
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
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
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN OR DRY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES
SEP 11
2020
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 9
2020
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17: MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11: MISSING SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN CABINET UNDER UNUSED AQUARIUM. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL PESTS/PEST ACTIVITY, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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 7-42-090.
SEP 1
2020
FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL
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.
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 CITATION ISSUED
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 COMMINGLED. UNTAGGED OYSTERS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 20LBS, $150 VALUE. ALSO, NO SHELLFISH TAGS MAINTAINED ON SITE FOR 90 CALENDER DAYS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TAGS ON SITE IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER FOR 90 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE THAT IS RECORDED ON THE TAG (THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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 FOODS SEPARATELY AND PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM READY YO EAT FOODS. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005.
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
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 ALL AREAS. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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).
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MISSING COVER FOR TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 3 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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 @ 47.1F-57.9F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 45LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. ESTIMATED VALUE OF $600. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS). OPERATOR DISCARDED DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SEVERAL BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, FLOUR, ETC.) WITH COMMON NAME.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE LOWER INTERIORS OF FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
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.
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 PROPER CLEANING. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED DISH MACHINE COVERED IN BLACK GARBAGE BAG IN FRONT DINING ROOM (NOT IN USE). MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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.
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.
APR 11
2017
PASS 1 violation
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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