MARIA'S MEXICAN RESTURANT.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR,WASHROOMS).

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

OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER.OBSERVED COOKED PINTO BEANS AND BLACK BEANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (44.6 F-47.8 F).ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 70#'S OF FOOD WORTH $400.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE MENUS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT BAR AREA.MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAINBOARD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2544936 DATED:12/02/2021 #58--FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOUND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF BELOW 180F. (NOTED SANITIZING RINSE OF 110F) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. (DISHMACHINE IS NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME, PREMISES HAS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK). A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE ELECTRICAL CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN.

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK OPPOSITE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS CEVICHE, WITH NO DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENU FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED BARRELS CONTAINING TORTILLA CHIPS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BARRELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND SECURELY MOUNT TO WALL.

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE PROTEINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK OPPOSITE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF SLICED BEEF INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON MAIN COOK LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 54.3F AND 55.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATEY $100. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, SUCH AS CEVICHE, WITH NO DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND DISCLAIMER ON ALL VERSIONS OF MENU FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON MAIN COOK LINE CONTAINING TCS FOODS SUCH AS SLICED BEEF MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 53.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED BARRELS CONTAINING TORTILLA CHIPS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BARRELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM COMING LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND SECURELY MOUNT TO WALL.

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS ABOVE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE PROTEINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2286172 DATED 5/2/2019 NOT CORRECTED:"OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION" INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN 1ST WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. CORE VIOLATION

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

Observed the kitchen washroom door's self closing device to be broken. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Observed a leak at the base of the exposed handsink faucet across from the dish machine. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Instructed facility to install a splashguard at the right side of the bar exposed handsink and maintain.

Observed water stained ceiling tiles above the bar area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

Instructed facility to install and maintain a self closing device on the kitchen washroom door.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

NOTED WATER POOLING ON CORNER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. ONCE WATER IS RELEASE FROM 1 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER STARTS COMING OUT FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN (WITH AN AIR GAP) SLIGHTLY UNDERNEATH THE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

NOTED WATER POOLING ON CORNER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SOME FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER INSIDE LIQUOR (WALK-IN COOLER) ROOM IN REAR AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR FRAME IN REAR AREA.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 1ST COMPARTMENT AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.----------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DOES NOT MEET TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OBSERVED 20 GALLON CONTAINER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH SOUP(TOMATO) THAT WAS PREPARED THE NIGHT BEFORE AT 63.4F. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARODUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) VALUE $60, 160 LBS.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAITNAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER ON RIGHT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER COMING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AIR GAP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP/CATCH BASIN TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN DISWASHING AREA NOT PROVIDED WITH HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

MULTI USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BAR RACH-IN COOLER RUSTED AND STORAGE SHELF UNDER BAR COUNTER HAS RAW EXPOSED WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.

SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYER CABINET, SODA GUN AND HOLDERS, FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL AND FAN GUARD COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

VENTILATION AND LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

DRAINLINE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT SLOW DRAIN.

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE COOLERS.

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS LOCATED AT SIDE PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES.

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE CHILLER ACROSS FROM THE SIDE PREP AREA.

MUST REMOVE LONG HALLWAY CARPET FROM THE INTERIOR FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE LIGTH FIXTURE IN THE MAIN HOT COOKING LINE(CLOSEST LIGHT TO THE DISH MACHINE AREA).

MUST PROPEPLY LABEL LARGE WHITE TUB CONTAINER HOLDING SALSA. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE DATED AND LABELED.

MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKET AT THE 2DR REACH COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MUST REPAIR SCREEN DOOR LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE STAINLESS STEEL DOOR. THE SCREEN DOOR NEEDS TO BE ADJUSTED TO PROPERLY FIT FRAME SO IT CLOSES PROPERLY. DURING INSPECTION STAINLESS STEEL DOOR WAS CLOSED AND IT IS RODENT PROOFED.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS AT THE SMALL CORNER COOKING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

MUST REPAIR CHIPPED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND THE DISH MACHINE AREA AND IN THE FRONT PORTION OF SAID AREA.

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CEILING TILES AND INTERIOR OF CEILING LIGHT PANELS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS AND FOOD SPLASHES.

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER (COOKING LINE) WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND COOLERS AT THE BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA.

KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING COVER/LID FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AND INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM.

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING AT MOP SINK CORNER WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.

Above violation still remaining.

Above violation still remaining.

Above violation still remaining.

Above violation still remaining.

Above violation still remaining.

Found exposed hand sink in bar area in state of disrepair, no hot water, cold water provided to exposed hand sink in bar area. Citation #H000071345 with acourt date of 7/21/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00AM.

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

cooler shelving, storage shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.

non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving. racks, cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners). prep tables lower shelving, upper shelving of prep tables in prep line need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, bar areas, closet room, and by dish machine areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced.

Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, missing light shield in cooler shall be provided.

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, walk in cooler, coolers, bar areas, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. FOUND INADEQUATE WASHING FACILITIES IN WASHROOMS,BAR AREA,3 COMPARTMENT SINK , HANDSINK, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 60F AND 80F,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED ,INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WASHING FACILITIES,GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION 01-14-10

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DIRTY WALLS NEAR HANDSINK MUST BE CAULKED;CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA WITH WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ,MUST BE CLEAN

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. 1 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED