SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NUNEZ FONSECA, LLC.

YOUR CALL. 76/100

4101 W BELMONT AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 13, 2016 · passed

6 of 8 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 13
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed dishware, to go containers and other multi-use items improperly stored right side up. Instructed to invert all multi-use or single use items during storage to prevent contamination.

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

Found broken floor tiles in front of bathroom door. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Observed grease build up on hood over cooking line. Instructed to clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

DEC 15
2015
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 4
2015
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS GOAT BROTH ON UNLIT GAS STOVE AT 69.5F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER METAL SHELVING, BEHIND RADIATOR, PEPSI BOX COOLER AND NOTED HOLES IN BASEBOARDS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND COOLERS AND METAL SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ALL HOLES. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-23-15 NOT CORRECTED #45-NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.#30-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#43-PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FREEZERS.

JUN 23
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR FOODS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST BE CLEANABLE CONTAINERS OR DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

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

CRACKED/PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED. RAW WOOD BLOCKS USED AS WALL BRACES AT THE MOP SINK MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING HOT WATER HANDLE ON UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 14
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVINGS IN REAR AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON PREMISES (FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA). USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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MAR 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD (SOUP STOCK) NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. THE SAID UNCOVERED SOUP IN A POT IS BEING COOLED INSIDE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. (MANAGER REMOVED THE POT OF SOUP FROM MOP SINK). SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER (LEFT)DOOR IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAY 23
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR BEHIND SODA COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

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

LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA HAS BUILD UP OF DUST . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER.

SEP 5
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Exposed raw wood, peeling paint in front counter, shall be repaired/sealed.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door.

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