Mariscos El Camaron Pelao Restaurant

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE,FOUND BLACK CITY CARTS ONLY,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER,SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MISSING TOILET TOP INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE OTHER SIDE OF FRONT DINNING AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE ONE BURNED OUT BULB INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN AREA

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/3/15 INSPECTION (REPORT #1532616) AS INSTRUCTED: #18 FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE BETWEEN THE STORAGE AREA AND RESTAURANT NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. A 1/4 INCH GAP WAS OBSERVED...

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, SEAFOOD, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED; MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED...

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND REPAIR THE DOOR OF THE FRYER THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. MUST REMOVE THE FOIL ON THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. GREASE OBSERVED ON VENTS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PORTION OF THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA...

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE COLD WATER KNOB WHEN RUNNING IN THE MENS WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR. PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN THE RESTAURANT AND REAR DOOR; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #18; MUST REMOVE. MUST REMOVE STAND...

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE BETWEEN THE STORAGE AREA AND RESTAURANT NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. A 1/4 INCH GAP WAS OBSERVED AS THE DOOR SWEEP DID NOT COMPLETELY SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; ADVISED TO INSTALL A THRESH HOLE TO...

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, SEAFOOD, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED; MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUE...

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 17, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #32 RUSTY SURFACES ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT COOLER; REMOVE SAME. #36 LIGHT OUT IN MAIN PREP AREA; REPLACE SAME. #40 METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLER; PRO...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND REPAIR THE DOOR OF THE FRYER THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND BASEMENT AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. GREASE OBSERVED ON VENTS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PORTION OF THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AR...

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE COLD WATER KNOB WHEN RUNNING IN THE MENS WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN THE RESTAURANT AND REAR DOOR; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #18; MUST REMOVE. MUST REMOVE STA...

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, FISH, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (EX. HANDLE UP OR PRE WRAPPED, ETC).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY SURFACES ON INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT COOLER. REMOVE SAME. RUBBER GASKET OF FRONT PREP COOLER CONDIMENT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT OUT IN MAIN PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLER. PROVIDE SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

THE OPEN CANS OF TOMATOES AND BEANS IN THE REFRIGERATOR NEED TO BE TRANSFERED TO A SANITARY MULTI-USE CONTAINER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE KNIFE HOLDER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND HOLDER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE COOLER DOOR HANDLES ARE DIRTY; CLEAN RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL COOLER DOOR HANDLES AND MONITOR HAND WASHING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE PREP COOLER HAS DIRTY, DAMAGED DOORS. CLEAN AND REPAIR THE DOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

THE REAR STORAGE AREA IS CLUTTERED AND INACCESSIBLE, CLEAN OUT AND ORGANIZE THE SPACE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE KNIFE HOLDER IS DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES AND HOLDER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE COOLER DOOR HANDLES ARE DIRTY; CLEAN RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL COOLER DOOR HANDLES AND MONITOR HAND WASHING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE REFRIGERATOR INTERIORS ARE WET AND DIRTY, CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLERS IN DETAIL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THERE IS FOOD SPLATTERED ON THE CEILING, CLEAN THE KITCHEN CEILING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIORS OF ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATORS, STOVE, FRYER, ETC). PROVIDE A DOOR FOR BOTTOM OF FRYER WHERE MISSING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN PANTRY.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.OBSERVED NO 90 DAY SHELLFISH TAGS WITH 2 BOXES OF OYSTERS STORED INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.MUST KEEP...

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,STOVE,OVEN,FILTERS,HOOD,GRILL,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.DEFROST CHES...

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT & PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL WALL BASES IN DINING AREA & FRONT WINDOW AT STAGE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.CHEST FREEZERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORA...

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES, WATER HEATER...

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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. MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON ST...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STOVE, FRYERS, MOP SINK, STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND STORARE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

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. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE STORAGE C...