LA BAHIA DE ACAPULCO, INC..

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DRAINING, WASTE WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IMMEDIATELY BACKING UP FROM DRAIN ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER BEING DRAINED (ONE BASIN AT TIME). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY WITHOUT WASTE WATER BACKING UP AND ACCUMULATING ONTO FLOOR. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY. CITATION ISSUED.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FOUND ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Violation Codes: 3-202.18 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO LAST DATE USED MARKED ON SHELL FISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SOUTH WEST DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD.

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,EYE STOVE,WINDOW FAN,INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE.

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR HOOD AND FILTERS.

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO LAST DATE USED MARKED ON SHELL FISH TAGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1- GALLON OF RED & GREEN SALSA 49.3F-50.5F.1.5 LB. COOKED CACTUS 55.4F.10LBS. RAW STEAK 54.2F.7LBS. DICED STEAK 48.5F.1LB. RAW CHICKEN 58.5F.3LBS.CHIROZO 50.7F.1.5LBS. PASTOR 54.1F.3- DOZEN SHELLED EGGS 56.4F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 24LBS. 3- DOZEN,1- GALLON.$94.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 66.7F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF SOUTH WEST DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD.

MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,EYE STOVE,WINDOW FAN,INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE.

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR HOOD AND FILTERS.

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED 2-DR REFRIGERATOR WITH OPENED FOODS INSIDE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. MUST SECURE/LOCK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM PUBLIC.

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 4-DR REFRIGERATION UNIT OF FOOD SPILLS.

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR REST ROOMS USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

OBSERVED A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED (FISH, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (steak) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

OBSERVED RICE STORED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AND PLUMBERS PUTTY INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AND PROPERLY WELD COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREAS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN REAR PREP AREA.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND FRYER CABINETS.

CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.

REMOVE PLASTIC CUPS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SUGAR IN BEVERAGE PREP AREA.

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CRTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR PROVIDED FROM MANAAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, STEAK, HAM)ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF BASEMENT REACH-IN FREEZERS,

REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES FROM CEILING IN KITCHEN AREA ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME AND DATE INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER.

MUST PROPERLY STORE DISHES ON STORAGE SHELVING ABOVE PREP TABLE TO PREVENT DUST AND DEBRIS FROM GETTING ON THEM. MUST INVERT.

OBSERVERED FOODS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR STORAGE.

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET.

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT PREP AREA CEILING VENT(DUSTY).

OBSERVED BROKEN REAR LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE REAR PREP.

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA.

NEED TO CLEAN THE KITCHEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN WITH DEEP CUTS, STAINED. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

LARGE VENTILATION FAN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME. MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME

INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

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

CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME. MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME

INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

REACH IN COOLER IN USE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54F. UNIT TAGGED AND INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTD TO UTILIZE OTHER COOLERS ON SITE.

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN REACH-IN COOLER: BEANS 58F, HAM 54F, SHRIMP 50F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD TEMPERATURES OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE.

CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING IN PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME. MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.PAN STORAGE HELVES IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN/DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN. ALSO INTERIOR PANELS INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER BINS IN BASEMENT.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DEFROST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT OF EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. ALSO REPLACE TISSUE DISPENSER IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOM/MENS.

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. BEHIND COUNTER.