NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION#18 FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1490895 DATED:07/24/2014,NOT CORRECTED. CONTINUE TO OBSERVE NON-COMPLIANCE;NOTED LIVE ROACH INFESTATION-- THAT IS WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. WE CONTINUE TO OBSERVE LIVE HOUSE FLIES,DRAIN FLIES ON THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT AND THE REAR DRY PREP/STORAGE AREAS.WE OBSERVED OVER (30) LIVE ROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING BENEATH THE HOT HOLDING STEAMTABLE SERVICE AT MAIN COOK LINES AND ON CEILING CRAWLING ON LIGHTS IN MAIN PREP AREA,ON WALLS/CEILING IN DISHMACHINE AREAS AND STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AREA,ALSO CRAWLING IN VOIDS NEAR THE STORAGE CLOSET/NEXT TO DISHMACHINE AREA (ROACH FECES NOTED ON CRACKS/CREVICES ON DOOR/WAYS/CEILING PANELS NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AREAS ETC.. ANOTHER (4 )LIVE ROACHES BEHIND THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREAS NEAR THE TORTILLA GRILL AREA.WE OBSERVE LIVE ROACHES AND DEAD ROACHES CRAWLING ON CLUTTERED STAIRWELL LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR NEAR THE MAIN COOK LINE AREAS/DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,REMOVE SAID PEST,REMOVE CLUTTERED AREAS,SEAL ALL VOID SPACES,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED ETC.. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

SEE VIOLATION #14.

MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

IMPROPER STORAGE OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS -INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A PROPER MANNER INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF OVEN AT STOVE IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND MAINTAIN AS NECESSARY.

SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS ARE STILL GREASY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,MAINTAIN.

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH WORNED OUT SURFACES CAUSING STANDING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES. THE FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT FLOORS ARE WET AND THE REAR BASEMENT FLOOR IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

WALL PANELING IS LOOSE BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,DISHMACHINE AREA. CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKLINE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED. Seal noticeable openings where wall and floor meet beneath the dry storage shelvings.

REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM SIDE OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT PIPE FROM THE DISHMACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR WAITRESSES WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD/ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

ONLY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL INSIDE THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS ONLY FOOD HANDLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THESE AREAS.

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.7F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT DURING THIS INSPECTION. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF,SOUR CREAM,CHILE RELLENOS,CHEESE AND DICED TOMATOES ETC.. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME. WE OBSERVED CHILE RELLENOS AT 45.6F,RAW STEAK AT 46.9F,DICED TOMATOES AT 45-52F,CHEESE AT 49.1F.AT FOOD PREP TABLE WE OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.9-50.0F,CHORIZO AND BEEF AT 49.8F,RED GARLIC SALSA AT 88.1F,ETC. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS APPROXIMATELY 90# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $600.00.INSTRUCTED OWNER TO MONITOR,MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

WE OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE USING SAME PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD TO PROCESS RAW GROUND BEEF,STEAK AND CHOPPING READY TO EAT HEAD LETTUCE THAT IS USED FOR CONDIMENT FOR TACOS AT THE SAME TIME ALSO,WE OBSERVED VISIBLE RAW PIECES OF BEEF ON LETTUCE AND IN BOX OF TOMATOES NEAR THE CONDIMENT PREP LINE. MUST WASH AND SANITIZE AFTER EACH USE TO AVOID CROSS-CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE AT MAIN COOK LINE PREPARING FOODS NOTED AN OPEN CUT WOUND/EXPOSED/UNCOVERED KNUCKLE ON LEFT HAND. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER PROTECTION OF OPEN WOUNDS WHILE PREPARING FOODS,SUGGEST TO RE-ASSIGN SAID EMPLOYEE TO A NON-FOOD RELATED DUTIES. INSTRUCTED CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (B).

WE OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES DURING THIS INSPECTION. WE OBSERVED NUMEROUS FOOD EMPLOYEES MULTI-TASKING AND NOT WASHING HANDS THAT IS HANDLING RAW MEATS AND READY TO EAT FOODS.ONE EMPLOYEE WIPING FACE,NOSE THEN IMMEDIATELY WENT ON TO HANDLE READY TO EAT TORTILLAS AND NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS,OTHER FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING RAW BACON WITH BARE HANDS THEN IMMEDIATELY WENT ON TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS AND NO HANDWASHING.ALL WAITRESESS HANDLING/SCRAPING DIRTY DISHES INTO BUS PANS AND WIPING SOILED HANDS ON TOWELS HANGING FROM THEIR APRONS AND THEN IMMEDIATELY HANDLING/PREPARING FOODS FOR CUSTOMERS WITHOUT ANY HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

WE OBSERVED NUMEROUS RAW FOODS BEEF,PORK INSIDE REACH-IN-COOLER/WALK-IN-COOLER STORED ABOVE AND NEXT TO READY-TO-EAT FOODS SALSA,READY TO EAT PRODUCE ITEMS,CHEESE,READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS UNCOVERED,UNLABELED ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPER FOOD PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

WE OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES APPROXIMATELY 15 IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND THE KITCHEN GRILL AREA.ALSO, WE OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE HOUSE AND FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR FDRY STORAGE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,ELIMINATE CLUTTERED ARTICLES STORED IN SAID AREAS,CLEAN,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. VIOLATION 7-38-020.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TACOS, GROUND BEEF,RICE,CHICKEN ETC,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.(COOKED RICE 170.7F ).SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

WE OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING IN BASEMENT FROM THE DISHWASHING FACILITY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA, ACCUMULATING ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AS REQUIRED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

IMPROPER STORAGE OF MULTI-USE UTENSILS -INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A PROPER MANNER INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF OVEN AT STOVE IS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH. WE OBSERVE IMPROPER DISPENSING TYPE BAG MADE OF CLOTH TO DISPENSE GUACAMOLE AND SOUR CREAM ONTO FOOD ITEMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS NON-POUROUS,NOT ABSORBENT AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES AND MAINTAIN AS NECESSARY.

SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS ARE STILL GREASY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,MAINTAIN.

THE FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT FLOORS ARE WET AND THE REAR BASEMENT FLOOR IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH WORNED OUT SURFACES CAUSING STANDING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN DRY AT ALL TIMES.

WALL PANELING IS LOOSE BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,DISHMACHINE AREA. CLEAN,SANITIZE WALLS/CEILINGS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKLINE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED.

Seal noticeable openings where wall and floor meet beneath the dry storage shelvings.

REPAIR WATER LEAK FROM SIDE OF DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR WAITRESSES WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD/ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

ONLY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL INSIDE THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS ONLY FOOD HANDLERS ARE ALLOWED IN THESE AREAS.

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS,SOUPS,CHICKEN,STEAK,BEANS& RICE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS ARE STILL GREASY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,MAINTAIN.

THE FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT FLOORS ARE WET AND THE REAR BASEMENT FLOOR IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

ceiling section near the hood has been repaired to smooth,easily cleanable surfaces. Seal noticeable openings where wall and floor meet beneath the dry storage shelvings.

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR KITCHEN PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 59.0F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HAM,BEEF,CHICKEN AND DICED TOMATOES ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 33#'S OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF,HAM,BREADED STEAK,BEEF TONGUE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52.9F-60.0F DURING THIS INSPECTION.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOODS TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $219.00 AS STATED PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

OBSERVED (4)LIVE ROACHES IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS ON CLUTTERED SHELVINGS AND SCREEN DOOR ON REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY APROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY-MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED AND LABELED TO DENTIFY FOODS STORED.

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. CLEAN MULTI-USE SPOONS,FORKS MUST BE STORED HANDLES UP.

CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,CUTTING BOARDS,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIORS COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS,HOOD/FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS ETC.

THE FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT FLOORS ARE WET AND THE REAR BASEMENT FLOOR IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOORS IN ORDER TO HELP CONTROL CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO,REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AT THIS TIME.

Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom and remove peeling debris on ceiling section near the hood.Seal noticeable openings where wall and floor meet beneath the dry storage shelvings.

LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE A SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULB AND MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS-MUST PROVIDE AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT SAID AREAS.

REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BENEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK SAME AREA.

DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREAS.ALL ARTICLES STORED MUST BE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.UNUSED COOLERS STORED IN THE REAR MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

NO CITY OF CHICAGO MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS

CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

INSTD TO REPLACE MISSING COVERS FOR CONDIMENTS AT PREP LINE OR PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER AT SAME AREA.

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN UNDER STEAM TABLE. REPLACE SAME.

FLOOR TILES MISSING AND CRACKED IN PREP AREAS. ALSO ALL FLOOR TILES NEED TO BE RE GROUTED. FLOORS ARE WET IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING BASEMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE SAME.

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, RICE, BEANS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

3-COMPARTMENT SINK CURRENTLY IN USE IN REAR PREP AREA, NOT MAINTAINED, HOLE AT BOTTOM BASIN OF 1ST COMPARTMENT OF SINK, CAUSING WATER TO CONTINUOUSLY ACCUMULATE ON FLOOR. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD TO USE DISHMACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN UNDER STEAM TABLE. REPLACE SAME.

LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE SAME.

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER IN REAR, INTERIORS OF FREEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE IN REAR ON PREP TABLE, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA (SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK), FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND REPAIR DOOR TO LARGE ICE MACHINE.

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA WHERE DAMP AND IN BASEMENT. SOME WATER LEAKS INTO BASEMENT FROM UPSTAIRS WHEN FLOORS ARE CLEANED; SEAL AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID LEAKING. PROVIDE COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN BASEMENT.

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER IN REAR, INTERIORS OF FREEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE IN REAR ON PREP TABLE, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA (SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK), FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND REPAIR DOOR TO LARGE ICE MACHINE.

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA WHERE DAMP AND IN BASEMENT. SOME WATER LEAKS INTO BASEMENT FROM UPSTAIRS WHEN FLOORS ARE CLEANED; SEAL AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID LEAKING. PROVIDE COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN BASEMENT.

THE REAR PREP KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED GASKETS AND THE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, REPAIR THE DOORS/GASKETS.

THE FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT FLOORS ARE WET AND THE REAR BASEMENT FLOOR IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOORS IN ORDER TO HELP CONTROL CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY. THE MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR HAS A SMALL LEAK DRIPPING INTO THE BASEMENT, REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT.

THE REAR PREP KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED GASKETS AND THE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, REPAIR THE DOORS/GASKETS.

THE FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT FLOORS ARE WET AND THE REAR BASEMENT FLOOR IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOORS IN ORDER TO HELP CONTROL CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY. THE MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR HAS A SMALL LEAK DRIPPING INTO THE BASEMENT, REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT.

THE COOKING HOODS HAVE MISSING SECTIONS OF FILTER, REPLACE MISSING SECTIONS.

THE BREAKFAST ITEMS IN THE EGG STATION AND THE MAIN KITCHEN SERVING LINE HAVE NO PREPARATION COOLERS, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INCLUDING PRE-COOKED CHORIZO SAUSAGE, SHREDDED BEEF AND SHELL EGGS, CHEESES, SHREDDED CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES, CHOPPED LETTUCE IS STORED ON UNDRAINED ICE. ADEQUATE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION MUST BE INSTALLED IN ORDER TO KEEP FOODS AT 40 F OR LESS IN A SANITARY MANNER EASILY ACCESSABLE TO THE KITCHEN SERVING LINE. FOOD NOT DISCARDED PER VIOLATION #03 IS BEING MOVED TO THE 3-DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE SERVING LINE OR WALK IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INCLUDING PRE-COOKED CHORIZO SAUSAGE, SHREDDED BEEF, CHEESES AND SHREDDED CHICKEN IS STORED ON UNDRAINED ICE AT 57-69 F. APPROXIMATELY $60.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR LESS.

THE ICE MACHINE HAS A DARK SLIMY BUILDUP IN A BROKEN PLASTIC SECTION ABOVE THE ICE DOOR. THE MACHINE IS HEREBY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED/REPLACED AND IS IN SANITARY CONDITION AND IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRIOR TO USE.

OVER 25 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT STAIRWELL IN GAPS IN THE DRY STORE ROOM DOORWAY, WATER DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS AND OPEN DRAINS. OVER 30 LIVE FLIES AND DRAIN FLIES WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND CONSULT WITH ORKIN PEST CONTROL AS THEY ARE DOCUMENTING NUMEROUS SIGHTINGS AND SOLUTIONS THAT NEED TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN ORDER TO REDUCE HARBORAGE.

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PER THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #555364 DATED JANUARY 17, 2012 THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN FOUND AGAIN AT THIS TIME. (32) The cutting boards are stained and, the can opener is dirty; wash, rinse, sanitize and repair the cutting boards and can opener so they are in sanitary condition. (34) The floor tiles are missing and damaged under the meat grinder and the base boards are in poor repair with large gaps where food and water can get trapped, clean and repair the floors and base boards so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain. (36) The light shields are dirty and damaged or missing above the main hot line in the front kitchen, clean off the lighting and repair or replace the shields so there is a barrier between the glass bulbs and the food preparation area.

THE POTS AND PANS ARE STORED RIGHT SIDE UP AND HAVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE, INVERT AND AIR DRY THE POTS AND PANS.

THE REAR PREP KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED GASKETS AND THE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, REPAIR THE DOORS/GASKETS.

THE FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT FLOORS ARE WET AND THE REAR BASEMENT FLOOR IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOORS IN ORDER TO HELP CONTROL CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY. THE MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR HAS A SMALL LEAK DRIPPING INTO THE BASEMENT, REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT.

THE BASEMENT CEILINGS HAVE LARGE SECTIONS OF WATER DAMAGED AND WET WOOD, REPAIR THE CEILINGS SO THEY ARE CLEAN AND DRY. REPLACE THE MOVED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.

THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT INTACT, REPAIR SO BULBS ARE SHIELDED.

THE COOKING HOODS HAVE MISSING SECTIONS OF FILTER AND DRIPPING GREASE BUILDUP, REPAIR AND CLEAN THE HOODS OF GREASE BUILDUP.

THE COFFEE CREAMER AND SALSA COOLER IN THE FRONT COUNTER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING AND EASY TO READ THERMOMETER.

REMOVE THE BLACK GREASE BUILDUP LEADING UP FROM THE ALLEY TO THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR.

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. The clean food pans on the rear drying rack need to be inverted so they can properly air dry.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. The cutting boards are stained, the can opener is dirty and the blade is damaged; wash, rinse, sanitize and repair the cutting boards and can opener so they are in sanitary condition.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The north walk in cooler has some ice buildup on the coil and the door has a piece of metal keeping the door from closing properly, repair the cooler door and defrost the coil.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. The floor tiles are missing and damaged under the meat grinder and the base boards are in poor repair with large gaps where food and water can get trapped, clean and repair the floors and base boards so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.

The light shields are dirty and damaged or missing above the main hot line in the front kitchen, clean off the lighting and repair or replace the shields so there is a barrier between the glass bulbs and the food preparation area.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE BEANS, SUGAR, SALT ECT. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

FLOOR TILES MISSING IN THE PREP AND SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME. CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING THE BEANS,SUGAR,SALT ECT. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE COVER OF THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER.

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND PIPES ABOVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA ARE VERY SLIPPERY WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

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. CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING REMAINS AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY DECEMBER 29, 2010 OR LEGAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNUSED HAND WASH SINK IN UTILITY ROOM OR REMOVE SINK AND CAP OFF WATER SUPPLY. FOUND A HOSE SPRAYER BEING USED AT DISHMACHINE RINSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SPRAYER PROPERLY CONNECTED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINKS....METAL OR RUBBER STOPPERS. OWNER STATES THAT THEY WERE ORDERED AND IS WAITING FOR ARRIVAL OF STOPPERS.

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. OBSERVED TWELVE LIVE ROACHES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND TWENTY LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST WORK WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANIES TO CONTROL AND ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. CITATION #H000064595 ISSUED FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY NOV. 4, 2010 AT 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM MAY 5, 2010 WERE NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED. #34, 35, 38. ALL VIOLATION DETAILS LISTED BELOW NEXT TO THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER. CITATION #H000064595 ISSUED. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY NOV. 4, 2010 AT 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP AND STEAMTABLE.

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. STANDING WATER REMOVED FROM BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON 1ST AND BSMT FLOORS.

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL, CEILING, WALL BASE AS NEEDED THROUGH OUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING PANELS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNUSED HAND WASH SINK IN UTILITY ROOM-STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE AND OR REMOVE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AND FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER TANK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME. FOUND HOSE SPRAYER BEING USED AT DISHMACHINE RINSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SPRAYER PROPERLY CONNECTED. (9/29/10) MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINKS..METAL OR RUBBER STOPPERS. CURRENTLY USING TOWELS. (12/22/10)

VIOLATION REMAINS.

VIOLATION REMAINS.

VIOLATION REMAINS.

VIOLATION REMAINS.

WALK-IN COOLER REMAINS TAGGED FROM MAY 5, 2010 AT THIS TIME WITH AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS, INTERIOR OF SOUR CREAM REFRIGERATOR, AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REMOVE STAINS FROM CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS THAT ARE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OR PROVIDE LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMODATE SIZE OF LARGEST POT.

DEFROST TAGGED WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL, CEILING, WALL BASE AS NEEDED THROUGH OUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING PANELS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND AT TOP OF STAIRCASE.

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNUSED HAND WASH SINK IN UTILITY ROOM-STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE AND OR REMOVE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AND FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER TANK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME. FOUND HOSE SPRAYER BEING USED AT DISHMACHINE RINSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SPRAYER PROPERLY CONNECTED.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND THREE SMALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AND ONE OF THREE WALK-COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.0-57.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON SAID UNITS, INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER WHEN UNITS SERVICED. SALSA WAS RELOCATED TO ANOTHER REFRIGERATION UNIT AND FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WAS RELOCATED TO ANOTHER WALK-IN COOLER(ITEMS WERE PREPARED THIS MORNING).

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 62 INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF FLAN AND CHEESECAKE AT 48.5 IN ABOVE SAID REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS STORED IN UNIT SINCE 05/04/10. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE $93.00. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND TWO LARGE BLACK CONTAINERS-MOLCAJETE STYLE- WITH RED AND GREEN SALSA AT FRONT COUNTER AND ICE CONTAINERS AT CUSTOMER DINING AREAS WITH NO LID/COVER NOR SNEEZE GUARD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND CUSTOMER MISHANDLING. MANAGER PROVIDED COVERS TO SAID PRODUCTS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

FOUND REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY. ALSO, FOUND ABOUT 10-15 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND GNAWING OF CEILING PANEL AT CEILING ABOVE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA/REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT CEILING/WALLS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL, PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.

INSTRUCTED TO PAINT RUSTY RACKS, INTERIOR OF SOUR CREAM REFRIGERATOR, AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REMOVE STAINS FROM CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS THAT ARE UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND OR PROVIDE LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMODATE SIZE OF LARGEST POT.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALL SECTION IN BASMEMENT WITH BUILDUP, AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER NOZZLES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER SECTIONS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS ON 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL, CEILING, WALL BASE AS NEEDED THROUGH OUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING PANELS AT REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT COVER IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND AT TOP OF STAIRCASE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION AT MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNUSED HAND WASH SINK IN UTILITY ROOM-STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE-NOT DRAINING- AND OR REMOVE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AND FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO, ONE OF TWO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS SLOW DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DRAINS. HOT WATER TANK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME. FOUND HOSE SPRAYER BEING USED AT DISHMACHINE RINSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SPRAYER PROPERLY CONNECTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT CONDENSER AT WALK-IN COOLER AT RIGHT SIDE IN REAR PREP AREA.

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.