Montealban

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. PORK, BEEF, CHORIZO, MENUDO, CUT TOMATOES, AND EGGS FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F TO 56F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS ...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS (RICE, SOUP, COOKED BEEF, AND COOKED YAMS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATES FOR ANY PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATIO...

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 56.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR COOLER TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW, OR REPLACE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUE...

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES CAPABLE OF TAKING HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS SUCH AS THE BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 15 LIVE ROACHS ON THE EDGE OF THE OVEN DOOR, ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE PREP COOLER, UNDERNEATH THE MICROWAVE, EMBEDDED INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER, AND ON THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE PREP HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OVER 20 DEAD ROACHES ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER, ON THE BATHROOM FLOOR NEAR THE DOOR, AND ON THE COUNTER NEAR THE TWIZZLER CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND UNPACKAGED AND UNCOVERED CHICHARRON AND CARNE SECA BEING DISPLAYED ON A TABLE WITH TONGS NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, INTENDED FOR CONSUMER SELF SERVICE, NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL F...

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ONLY ONE DRAIN PLUG AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE DRAIN PLUGS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR SANITIZER OR WAREWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, AND DEFROST AND REMOVE ICE FROM THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND THE PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT AT LEAST ONE SERVICE SINK (MOP SINK) OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH A FLOOR DRAIN SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR THE CLEANING OF MOPS AND DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER/SIMILAR LIQUID.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED NO GREASE TRAP INSTALLED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED NO OUTSIDE COMMERICAL DUMPSTER ON THE PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE COMMERICAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERCIAL REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATIO...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND A THICK LAYER OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (BROKEN EQUIPMENT, ETC.) STORED OUTSIDE NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to maintain signed health policies for all employees on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 Observed no diarrhea and vomit clean up kit on premises. Instructed management a diarrhea and vomit clean up kit with all necessary supplies, a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus, and written procedure must be kept on site at al...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 Observed improper date marking throughout facility. Instructed management all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be labeled with date of creation and disposal. Priority foundation violatio...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 Observed a menu with potentially raw or under cooked food items (eggs) not labeled with consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement. Instructed management that all raw or under cooked items must be linked to a reminder and disclosure...

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to maintain signed health policies for all employees on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 Observed no diarrhea and vomit clean up kit on premises. Instructed management a diarrhea and vomit clean up kit with all necessary supplies, a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus, and written procedure must be kept on site at al...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 Observed improper date marking throughout facility. Instructed management all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be labeled with date of creation and disposal. Priority foundation violatio...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 Observed a menu with potentially raw or under cooked food items (eggs) not labeled with consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement. Instructed management that all raw or under cooked items must be linked to a reminder and disclosur...

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 Observed build up of dirt, grease, and grime on grill, storage shelves, prep coolers, freezer, and storage containers. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE DRAIN LINE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 Observed a build up of grease and dirt on walls and ceilings throughout the rear kitchen area. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 Observed build up of grease and dirt on hood and filters over grill and on vent cover in rear kitchen area. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 Observed no employee with an allergen training certificate at this time. Instructed management all employees with a City of Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate must complete allergen training and maintain a certificate on site.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2311760 ON 9/4/19: 38 - 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) Observed approx. 50 mouse droppings on the floor in the furnace room/storage...

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Observed no City of Chicago Sanitation Certificate displayed on premises at time of inspection. Instructed management a certified food sanitation manager must be present at all times when TCS foods are being prepared. Priority foundation violation 7-...

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to maintain signed health policies for all employees on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no diarrhea and vomit clean up kit on premises. Instructed management a diarrhea and vomit clean up kit with all necessary supplies, a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus, and written procedure must be kept on site at all times. P...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed improper date marking throughout facility. Instructed management all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be labeled with date of creation and disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005...

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Observed a menu with potentially raw or under cooked food items (eggs) not labeled with consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement. Instructed management that all raw or under cooked items must be linked to a reminder and disclosure statemen...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed approx. 50 mouse droppings on the floor in the furnace room/storage room near HVAC equipment. Instructed management to clean, sanitize, and maintain area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate activity. Priority foundation v...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Observed half inch gap underneath both exterior door leading out of storage area and kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain tight fitting doors.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Observed cutting boards with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed management to resurface or replace and maintain clean, smooth cutting boards.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed build up of dirt, grease, and grime on grill storage shelves, prep coolers, freezer, and storage containers. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed a build up of grease and dirt on walls and ceilings throughout the rear kitchen area. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed build up of grease and dirt on hood and filters over grill and on vent cover in rear kitchen area. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no employee with an allergen training certificate at this time. Instructed management all employees with a City of Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate must complete allergen training and maintain a certificate on site.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2071534 7/27/17 NOT CORRECTED- #18 STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10-12 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CREVICES ON UNDERSIDE OF REAR PREP TABLE .ALSO,APPX.5 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE NEXT TO FURNANCE.A...

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLES,STOVE,OVEN,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLE,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF PIPES AT COOKING EQUIPMENT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST SEAL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK .

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT 56.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(...

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AND ON COUNTER TOPS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED STEAK 112.6F,1DOZEN RAW EGGS 79.9F,3LBS. MENUDO 54.3F,50LBS. COOKED BEANS 60.2F,7LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 51.6F-57....

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 LIVE ROACHES ON UNDERSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON WHEEL BASES OF DISH STORAGE SHELF.ALSO,APPX.15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE/SIDE ROOM IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.APPX. "3/4-1" GAP IN FRONT DOOR ACROSS TOP,REAR DOOR A...

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF SMALL PREP TABLE,CARDBOARD FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST DEFROST ALL FREEZERS.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,STOVE,OVEN,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVING UNITS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,STEAM TABLE,WHEEL BASES AND LEG...

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND FURNANCE ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST SEAL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK & SINK STOPPERS,DIPPING WELL.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FRONT CLOSET AND FURNANCE ROOM.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR EMPLOYYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF SIDE ROOM UPRIGHT FREEZER.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT CLOSET, AND SIDE ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES.

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT CLOSET, AND SIDE ROOM WITH CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.