MEZQUITE EXPRESS # 2.

2-102.14(N): Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation violation.

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 INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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

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 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS (CONTAINERS).

OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF BROWN, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING OF LOWER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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 KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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 from walls and must elevate all stock at least 6 inches above the floor.to properly clean. Must maintain same.

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.

2-102.13: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

2-102.14(N): Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation violation.

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.

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

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 from walls and must elevate all stock at least 6 inches above the floor.to properly clean. Must maintain same.

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.

2-102.13: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

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.

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 manager on site while TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods are being prepped (chicken, steak, rice, beans, etc.). Instructed must have a Chicago certified food sanitation manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation violation.

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.

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 issue. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

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.

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 walls and must elevate all stock at least 6 inches above the floor.to properly clean. Must maintain same.

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.

Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

OBSERVED FRESH MASA IN COOLER IN A GROCERY BAG, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, OR ie. BAGGIE/ZIPLOC.

OBSRVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES BROKEN IN REAR CHICKEN COOKING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RECAULK.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE REST ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING (OPEN TO PREP AREA), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK OR-SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP. (PHOTO OF DEVICE GIVEN).