Mezquite Express # 2
Mostly clean — 2 of 5 passed, one prior failure
2019-05-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N): Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation violation.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, OR IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS AT ALL WASH BOWL AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS. OPERATOR PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO ALL WASH BOWL AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS DURING...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: Observed several food handlers without proper hair restraints in all prep areas. Instructed must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all food handlers while in prep areas
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED IN LARGE PLASTIC (32 GALLON GARBAGE) CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMP...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF BROWN, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING OF LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DIRT BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR SERVICE WINDOW IN REAR OF KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDER RIGHT BASIC OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF KITCHE...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: Observed excessive grease, dirt and debris on floors under racks in dry storage room (used to be a walk in cooler), under bag in the box soda storage rack, and throughout kitchen along walls and under equipment. Must pull all equipment away...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: Observed no lighting in dry storage room (used to be a walk in cooler). Instructed must provide adequate lighting for all areas to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
2019-03-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N): Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation violation.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.1: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide written clean up procedure and equipment for vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11: Observed several food handlers without proper hair restraints in all prep areas. Instructed must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all food handlers while in prep areas
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11: Observed excessive grease, dirt and debris on floors under racks in dry storage room (used to be a walk in cooler), under bag in the box soda storage rack, and throughout kitchen along walls and under equipment. Must pull all equipment away...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: Observed no lighting in dry storage room (used to be a walk in cooler). Instructed must provide adequate lighting for all areas to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
2019-03-07 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Observed no person in charge at time of inspection. Instructed must a designated manager/person in charge (and that person must have the Chicago food sanitation manager certification) at all times. Priority foundation violation.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager certification posted in facility. Must post original, valid city of Chicago food sanitation manger certificate in plain view of customers at all times. Observed no Chicago certified food sanitation ...
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation violation.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide written clean up procedure and equipment for vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Observed approximately 100 mice droppings scattered on the floors in dry storage room, rear hallway (near soda bag in the box) in dish storage closet (with red wall). Instructed must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Must eliminate pest...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Observed several food handlers without proper hair restraints in all prep areas. Instructed must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all food handlers while in prep areas.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Observed excessive grease, dirt and debris on floors under racks in dry storage room (used to be a walk in cooler), under bag in the box soda storage rack, and throughout kitchen along walls and under equipment. Must pull all equipment away from wall...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Observed no lighting in dry storage room (used to be a walk in cooler). Instructed must provide adequate lighting for all areas to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
2017-11-29 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FRESH MASA IN COOLER IN A GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR ie. BAGGIE/ZIPLOC.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSRVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES BROKEN IN REAR CHICKEN COOKING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE MENS ROOM CEILING TILE WATER DAMAGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES/ AND LIGHT SHIELDS COVERED WITH SODA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD. ALSO REMOVE THE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE...
2017-03-15 Pass License 2 ▾
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REST ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING (OPEN TO PREP AREA), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK OR-SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. (PHOTO OF DEVICE GIVEN).
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