MAGO'S TAMALES & TAQUERIA.

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME DRIPPING ONTO ICE IN ICE MACHINE WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED RAW STEAK AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.7F IN PREP COOLER. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SHELLED EGGS FOUND ON COUNTER AT 72.1F AND CHORIZO FOUND AT 43.8F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED SOILED AND DIRTY WIPING CLOTH STORED ON CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE. MUST HANG DRY WHEN NOT BEING USED.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE.

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER AND ON SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

NOTED MILK CRATES BEING USED SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILL, ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER GASKETS, AND INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM, ON THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE FRONT COUNTER, AND ON THE FAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DUST ALL FANS/FAN COVERS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZONG SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR.

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK I N CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED IN THE 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED WIPIN CLOTHS STORED ON SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2401427 ON 09/21/2020. #47 OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET. #51 OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN. 58 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THIS INSPECTION WHILE (TCS FOODS) PORK ETC. HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE REAR 2 DOOR STAND-UP FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCET 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND TO MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN (FLOOR TILES) IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/MILK CRATES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2352251 DATED:11/25/2019 58 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. 02/18/2020 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2184861 ON 7/20/18 NOT CORRECTED: 37 - OBSERVED FLAN AND ORANGE JUICE PACKAGED FOR CONSUMER "GRAB AND GO", ON THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE REGISTER; WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE. 51 - MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE THE MOP SINK TO BE EASILY VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES. 53 - MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE RINSE AND RING OUT RAG AT THE HAND WASHSINK AND OBSERVED A SECOND EMPLOYEE RINSE OFF A COOKING UNTENSIL AT THE HANDWASH SINK. PIC HAS BEEN INFORMED A HAND WASH SINK MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C)

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS (VEGETABLES AND SALSA). PIC HAS BEEN INFORMED MUST STORE ALL FOODS IN ORDER OF COOKING TEMPERATURE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PIC CORRECTED ON SITE BY REARRANGING THE FOODS TO BE CORRECTLY STORED. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MUST PROVIDE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES INSIDE ALL COOLERS VISIBLE AND CONSPICUOUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED FLAN AND ORANGE JUICE PACKAGED FOR CONSUMER "GRAB AND GO", ON THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE REGISTER; WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.

OBSERVED FLAN AND ORANGE JUICE PACKAGED FOR CONSUMER "GRAB AND GO", ON THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE REGISTER; WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF COMMON ALLERGENS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER WITH HANDLE ON TOP OF THE LETTUCE. MUST STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES ABOVE THE TOP OF FOOD.

OBSERVED MILK CRATES ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED THE SODA STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA, NOT 6" ABOVE FLORR. MUST RAISE THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING USED INSIDE PREP AREAS. OBSERVED RUSTY LOWER SHELF ON THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A CORROSION-RESISTANT, NON-POROUS, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE COFFEE MACHINE AND THE MOP SINK TO BE EASILY VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR INSPECTION AT ALL TIMES.

MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALL IN PREP AREA BY 3 COMP SINK AND VENTILATION HOOD.

OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE VENT COVER BY THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, THE DINING AREA, AND THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL ADJACENT TO THE STOVE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

OBSERVED THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA NOT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

MUST REPLACE MISSING TOILET SEAT IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK,RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE CANS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REACH IN COOLERS , FREEZER,PREP COOLER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS.

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM UPPER WALL NEAR SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL NEAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD AND FILTERS.

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP COOLER AND PREP COOLER

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.

OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF THE COOLERS/FREEZERS, AND THE REAR MIXERS.

OBSERVED THE FLOOR REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILLS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS.

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WORKING AT THIS TIME WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. GIVEN OUT 2/19/2016 REPORT# 1631936.

OBSERVED MASA IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR FOOD BAGGIE. NO USE OF GROCERY BAG FOR FOOD STORAGE.

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, CUTTING BOARDS, #10 CAN OPENER, AND ABOVE COFFEE BASKET,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER, MICROWAVE, FRYER DOOR, AND 4 BURNER STOVE. CLEAN THE STOVE TOP,CHAR GRILL STORAGE TABLES.

OBSERVED THE WALL NEXT TO THE STOVE TOP NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOUND NO HOT WATER AT PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. HOT WATER WAS RECOVERED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES.

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Non food contact surfaces of front counter shelving, front cooler had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, needs detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.

Floors in rear kitcen areas, and bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

Missing/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/provided, missing light shield in cooler shall be provided.

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in cooler, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER

MUST REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER, AND REPAIR BROKEN GASKET AT FRONT REACH-IN PREP COOLER

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER

MUST REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE FRONT REACH-IN COOLER, AND REPAIR BROKEN GASKET AT FRONT REACH-IN PREP COOLER

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirements during storage, preparation, and service. Found 5 gallon container of cooked beans at 64.4 F to 71.8 F that was cooked 12-19-2012. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below during storage. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Value $ 100.00, 5 gallons. Instructed manager on proper cooling method of 140 F to 70 F in 2 hours and 70 F to 40 F in 4 hours in shallow pans ice bath.

Unhygienic practices observed with food handler. While standing at counter waiting for cashier to notified owner about inspection, observed 2 male employees eating food in front prep area. One of the males with low cut hair was eating food and used hand to put sope on grill and using other hand to turn bread on grill and lifting lid on foods thats cooking on grill without washing hands. Instructed cashier that employees are not to eat in food prep area and hands must be washed after all duties and before handling foods. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(A).

Instructed to install shield on both sides of exposed handsink in prep area.

Cutting board not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean or replace cutting board.

Employees toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.

Instructed to provide sink stoppers that fit drain at three compartment sink.

Sinks, utensils, storage shelves, exterior of ice machine cover, interior deep fryer cabinet and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

Ventilation and light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Metal stem thermometer not provided on premises. Instructed manager to provide thermometer for food handlers for taking hot and cold temperatures.

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 STORE MULTI-USE UTENSIL (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) AND FOOD CONTAINERS UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED AS STORAGE FOR RICE AND IN STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP SHELVES, AND TABLE UNDER GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN WALL WITH OPENING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED AS STOPPERS.

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 CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR FOOD AND STORAGE AREA.

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (EG TORTAS, TAMALES, TACO, BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED CUTTING BOARD BY STEAM TABLE IN POOR REPAIR (DEEP SEAMS). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NOTED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND BEVERAGE DISPLAY COOLER (DINING AREA) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR AREA. (NOTED CARDBOARD USED AS REPLACEMENT FOR CEILING TILE).

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--- NOTED HOLE INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.