MEXICO STEAK HOUSE.

OBSERVED TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE LINING OF THE GASKETS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED LONG CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AN ACCUMULATION UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED OLD AND UNSUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A CLEANABLE SPACE FREE OF ITEMS THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE USED FOR HARBORING PEST AND OR INSECTS.

OBSERVED BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL ON FILTERS AND HOOD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSBILE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND THE NONE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE HOOD UNIT.

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENTS LOCATED INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DRINK PREP COUNTER LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK OR ONLY SERVE ALL DRINKS FROM THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, COOKED MEATS, GUACAMOLE, SHREDDED LETTUCE, ETC.) THAT ARE STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. MANAGER PROVIDED LABELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSED RECEPTACLE.

6-201.13 OBSERVED DEATTACHED COVING ON THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE WALL COVING TIGHT FITTING.

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONLY ONE OF TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2-102.14(n) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST HAVE DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES

3-603.11(a) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE 4 FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED ON 12/24/2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATES.

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED PLASTIC BUCKETS WITH A DISH DETERGENT LABEL ON THEM BEING USED TO STORE FOOD SUCH AS TORTILLA CHIPS AND RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE FOODS FROM THE BUCKETS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOXES INSIDE OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF AT 151.1F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN FILL WITH WATER. REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2069870 ON 7/14/17 NOT CORRECTED: 18 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT, STOCK, PILES OF WOOD AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AND SALSA) WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING FROM THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES.

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.

REMOVE EXCESSIVE COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS.

SEAL THE OPEN PIPE COMING OUT OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR NEXT TO THE STORAGE SHELVES AS THIS MAY BE A HARBORAGE FOR RODENT ACTIVITY.

REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND PILES OF WOOD FROM THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SALSA AT 49.3F, COOKED RICE AT 45.3F, COOKED NOODLES AT 69.4F, AND STEAK AT 50.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS (ONIONS, TORTILLAS AND CILANTRO) WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING TACOS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT IS NOT ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES, UTENSILS OR DELI PAPER SO THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS ARE NOT HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON AND AROUND A CONTAINER OF ONIONS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE EQUIPMENT, STOCK, PILES OF WOOD AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

REMOVE THE CARDBOARD LINING FROM THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES.

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT BEHIND THE BOXES OF FOUNTAIN POP. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE BASEMENT FLOOR THAT MAY BE AN ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS.

REMOVE EXCESSIVE COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING AND WALLS.

REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE BASIN CAN HOLD WATER.

REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND PILES OF WOOD FROM THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER THE STAIRCASE TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN A CONTAINER OF ICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE SCOOP FROM THE CONTAINER AND PLACE IT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SLITE PINKISH BROWN SUBSTANCE ON AND AROUND THE ICE MAKER. OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED SPILLS INSIDE FREEZER UNIT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS , AND CEILING VENTS (DUSTY) IN REAR KITCHEN, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUTED TO STORE UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS , AND CEILING VENTS (DUSTY) IN REAR KITCHEN, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS.

LABEL BULK SALT CONTAINER UNDER PREP TABLE.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SURFACES UNDER GRILL, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLE, PREP COOLER, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, AND STOVE.

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STEAM TABLE, BURNER, FRYERS, PREP TABLES(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP). CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER(DEAD ROACHES).

REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR EXIT DOOR.

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561411 ON 7-21-15. 38-INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. 41-STORE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. 45-PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

LABEL BULK SUGAR CONTAINER UNDER PREP TABLE.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SURFACES UNDER GRILL, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLE, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, AND STOVE.

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STEAM TABLE, BURNER, FRYERS, PREP TABLES(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).

REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WALL UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR EXIT DOOR.

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER EXPOSED SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SLICERS.

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

STORE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.1F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

OBSERVED 3 PACKAGES OF RAW GROUND BEEF STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 73.7F IN PREP AREA, COOKED RICE 52.9F, BEEF STEW 52.6F, CHICKEN 51.8F, 50 DOZEN RAW EGGS 51.5F, PEPPER STEAK 50.6F, MOLE SAUCE 50.6F, PORK IN RED SAUCE 50.2, SOUP 49.7F, HAM 49.3F, RAW BEEF 48.9F STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 487LBS AND $2254 OF FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SLICERS.

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER, CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.

INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE AND UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

STORE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP,BEEF, BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED/DATED AND MAINTAIN.

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY POT/PAN STORAGE SHELVING USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYER AND ATTACHED PIPES,SIDES AND BENEATH THE GRILL,STEAMTABLE,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN,ALSO FLOOR DRAINS BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

OUTSIDE PORCH AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

Found evidence of rat droppings in cluttered basement storage areas approx:40 on floors and approx:(5) live small roaches on inside motor of the kitchen 2 door food prep cooler.Also,the rear exit door of basement is not rodent-proofed 1/2" mode of enty.Operator must clean and sanitize all affected areas,pest proof said door all across the bottom to prevent pest entry,pest control service is now reccomended.Serious violation 7-38-020.

Must replace/repair rusty shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.

Must clean interiors/exteriors of kitchen cooking equipments,coolers,tops/bottoms of food prep tables,interior deep fryers,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler and maintain.

Floors along walls and in all corners require a detail cleaning throughout the premises and mop up standing water at rear near the walk-in-cooler.

Replace burnt-out light bulbs and clean,sanitize interiors of light shields throughout the kitchen/dry storage rooms and maintain.

Provide and maintain a visible thermometer for the walk-in-cooler.

Remove cluttered conditions from the basement storage areas.

FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUCH BE STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND LABELED AND DATED.

CEILING VENTS AND WALK IN COOLER VENT HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL) WHERE NEEDED.

REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING WASHROOM VENTILATION FANS.

BASEMENT CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS; REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. READING ON CHLORINE TEST STRIP IS 0. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MACHINE SERVICED AND TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THREE COMP SINK UNTIL MACHINE IS SERVICED AND HAS BEEN REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.

LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL) WHERE NEEDED.

REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING WASHROOM VENTILATION FANS.

BASEMENT CLUTTERED WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS; REMOVE TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.

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. FRONT DOOR AND BACK DOOR HAS A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM IF THEM. ALSO FOUND 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORE ROOM BY SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA, MAKE BOTH DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED. ALSO CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL COMPANY TECH TO COME HERE TO SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BACK STORE ROOM,PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST,DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THEM.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS AND SOME GREASE ON IT.

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

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. FOUND SOME CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 15 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AND 30LBS OF COOKED BEANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT 63.5F. MANAGER STATES PRODUCT WAS PLACED INTO UNIT ON 07/05/10. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $50.00. INSTRUCTED TO COOL HOT FOODS FROM 140F TO 70F IN TWO HOURS AND 70F TO 40F IN FOUR HOURS. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, FROZEN PACKAGED FOODS, AND READY TO EAT, PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS I.E. SPOONS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, STORAGE/PREP RACKS, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE.

CLEAN INTERIOR OF STOVES, DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS, UTILITY SINK, AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REAR 1ST. FLOOR BY WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS IN BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY BY HOT WATER TANK.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN WALL SECTION BY UTILITY SINK, REMOVE BUILDUP AT WALL BASE BY UTILITY SINK, CLEAN CEILING AND VENTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, SEAL OPENINGS AT PIPING AND CONDUITS AT REAR STORAGE/UTILITY SINK AREA.

REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE HOT WATER HANDLE AT UTILITY SINK. INSTALL DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING COLD WATER FOR HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM SCOOPS.

REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT FROM 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH RACKS TO ELEVATE 6 INCHS OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.