SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MARISCOS EL FABULOSO.

YOUR CALL. 73/100

3000-3002 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 21, 2012 · passed

2 of 3 inspections passed, 1 failed. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 MONTHS
since Sep 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 21
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR DOOR/GASKET OF SIX DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN.

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: REMOVE DUST FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER ON SECOND FLOOR, CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR OF SIX DOOR REFRIGERATOR.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.

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

SOME CLUTTER OF ITEMS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA; ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 16
2011
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 13
2011
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40 OR BELOW.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2- COMP SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.MUST RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS.

MINORSanitation
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 REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT BAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF AT SERVICE COUNTER,DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,DAMAGED & MISSING WINDOW SCREENS,DAMAGED DOOR ON METER ROOM,SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL SINKS,2ND FL. EMPLOYEES TOILET SEAT DAMAGED.

MINORSanitation
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 LIGHT SHIELDS,FIXTURES AT HOOD,FILTERS,COOLERS,FRYERS,GRILL TABLECOUNTER TOPS,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,VENTILATION VENTS,FAN GUARD COVERS.

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE THRU-OUT PREP AREA,DAMAGED & BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.

MINORSanitation
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 ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING CEILING TILES,WALL TILES,2ND FLOOR CEILING IN POOR REPAIR.MUST PAINT GRAFITTY IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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 BULBS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MOP SINK BASIN DAMAGED,LEAKY PIPE& FAUCET AT BAR 3- COMP SINK,URINAL & TOILET IN 1ST FL. MEN'S IN POOR REPAIR.MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE & AIR GAP AT ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
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,ELEVATE ARTICLES FROM ADJACENT AREA & 2ND FL. STORAGE.

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