Marisco El Malecon

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD(CEVICHE, SHRIMP, OCTOPUS, OYSTERS, ETC) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. P...

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVERS AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTTER FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR VEGETABLE REACH IN COOLER.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS TO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK TO SANITIZE UTENSILS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED & UNUSED FRYER CABINET,STORAGE TABLE NEAR COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING NEAR REAR UNUSED HOOD,STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT AND FLOOR TILES BROKEN & MISSING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR,ALONG WALLS IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT PREP /STORAGE AREAS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2573433 3/29/23 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 70 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRYER AND INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET, ON FLOOR BEHIND ROLLING CART,ON LEDGE OF RADIATOR,ON...

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

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. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRYER AND INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE & ON FLOOR UNDER SAME,ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,UNDER 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,UNDER DISH RACK,ON WOOD LEDGE OF BAR ...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTTER FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR VEGETABLE REACH IN COOLER.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT BAR.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS TO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK TO SANITIZE UTENSILS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED & UNUSED FRYER CABINET,STORAGE TABLE NEAR COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING NEAR REAR UNUSED HOOD,STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,MISSING FLOOR REGISTERS IN BAR AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR,ALONG WALLS IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2546075 12/30/21 NOT CORRECTED #47- OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED UNPROTECTED WOOD IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN ALL RAW WOOD TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#47- OBSERVED THE THREE-COMPARTMENT...

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS GIVEN SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW IT WAS STORED INSIDE A FOLDER WITH PAPERS FROM 12/30/2021. A SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED UPON INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)

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

OBSERVED THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH WOODEN PIECES ON EACH LEG AS LIFTS FOR THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIFTING/LEGS FOR DURABILITY, SAFETY, AND EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.

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

OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED UNPROTRCTED WOOD IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN ALL RAW WOOD TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF DUST, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA (COOKING EQUIPMENT) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING OF PESTS AND INSECTS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECPTACLE IN THE WOEMNS TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF DUST AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REPAIRS BEING PERFORMED) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PRIOR TO OPENING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE DRINK MACHINE IS LOCATED WITH AN OPENING AT THE WALL BASE AND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ENTERING AND HARBORING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH A BROKEN GLASS (SAYING BEING REMOVED) OBSERVED EQUIPMENTNOT BEING USED AND OLD HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR AREA NOT BEING USED (STATED THAT THEY ARE ALL BEING REMOVED BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT BE USING THEM) ...

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE BEFORE OPENING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.