AUG 28
2015
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PUPUCERIA & RES CUSCATLECO, INC.
BEAT. 42/100
3125 W LAWRENCE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 28, 2015 · passed
Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 242015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 24
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREMISES IN OPERATION, INSTRUCTED THAT PREMISES MUST HAVE RUNNING AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, FOOD DEBRI BACKING UP INTO ALL OF THE COMPARTMENTS WHILE DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 03/12/2015, FOR VIOLATIONS NOTED BELOW, REPORT NUMBER #1527790, 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN FRONT DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
MAR 122015PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
NO RUNNING HOT OR COLD WATER ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, PREMISES IN OPERATION AND HAS VOLUNTARILY CLOSED RESTAURANT, UNTIL WATER RESUMES, MUST CONTACT THE CDPH ONCE WATER RESUMES, WILL ALL DOCUMENTS STATING THAT WATER IS ON, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE, A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
MAR 52015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND CONTAINER OF COOKED PORK, COOKED REFRIED BEANS CHEESE, AND COOKED CHICHARRON, TEMPS READING 59'F, SEATING ON COUNTER TABLE, AND PORK TOMATOES DISH IN REACH-IN COOLER READING 44'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED AT A COST OF ABOUT $800.00, AND ABOUT 25 POUNDS TOTAL, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 11/13/2014, FOR VIOLATIONS NOTED BELOW, REPORT NUMBER #1501795, 30 FOODS INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS. 33 STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, STOVES, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. 34 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. 41 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
NOV 132014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER NOT PROEPRLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, STOVES, INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PARTS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
GAP NOTED BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALLBASE BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AND INSTALL COVING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INISDE ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.
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JAN 282014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container. Foods stored in plastic reused shopping bags. Instructed to store foods in freezer bags or food grade storage bags.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in basement and along wallbase behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ventilation covers inside toilet room not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust-built-up.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation in toilet room not properly working. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuously inside all coolers.
APR 252013PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2013
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREP FOODS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATA/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE BOTH PREP REACH IN COOLERS AT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKS AT FAUCETS FOR 3PART SINK AND EXPOSED SINK, SAME AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE TWO COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
AUG 72012FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND ONE CONTAINER WITH 24LBS OF COOKED PORK(CARNITAS) AT 75.7F, AND ANOTHER CONTAINER WITH 26LBS AT 78.4F, ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. COOKED PORK WAS PURCHASED AT FIESTA MARKET, 1902 S ELHURST RD, MOUNT PROPECT IL. NO TEMPERTURE LOG AVAILABLE. OWNER HAS RECEIPT OF PURCHASE. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW, HOT 140 OR HIGHER. ENCOURAGED TEMP. LOGS. PORK DISCARDED, V=$800. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT IN THE BASEMENT, ON FLOOR AND ALONG EAST AND NORTH WALLS. OVER 70 RAT DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ENCOURAGED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND 3PART SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CHEST FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT DINING AREA, AND CLEAN VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. ALSO REPLACE BROKEN BASEBOARDS UNDER SINKS AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
SEP 122011PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 12
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; OBSERVED ONE LARGE CONTAINER OF BEEF STEW ABOUT 10LBS AT 48.7F AND ANOTHER CONTAINER WITH BEANS WITH CHEESE ABOUT 3LBS. AT 52.5F, BOTH ON TOP OF PREP TABLE. OWNER STATED FOOD ITEMS COOKED YESTERDAY, NO TEMP. LOGS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE KEPT AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOODS DISCARDED, 13LBS. V=125. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS, SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, AND THRU-OUT BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT, SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS UNDER 3PART SINK AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT. ALSO CLEAN ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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. MUST PROPERLY INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA, WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER AT THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP AND CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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