TAQUERIA EL MOLINO CORPORATION.

NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS OR IN WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (CORRECTED ON SITE)

FOUND NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES AT HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN UNDER GRILL IN FRONT SERVING AREA.

UTILITY SINK IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR; MUST CORRECT.

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; MUST BE INSTALLED.

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

THE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE FEMALE WASHROOMS MUST HAVE COVERS ON THEM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS.

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL AND PIPE UNDER GRILL IN FRONT AREA TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT FAN COVER IN MENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED ONE OF THE FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER LOOSE; REATTACH FAN COVER TO FAN.

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

OSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT UNWANTED PESTS FROM ENTERING THE PREMISES.

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

OBSERVED FOIL LINING ALONG BACKSPLASH OF FRONT GRILL AND PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. ALL SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR ELEVATION IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR MALE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH UPRIGHT COOLERS IN FRONT OF PREMISE WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CHOCO FLAN STORED IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF PREMISE WITHOUT LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT BEARD HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT BEARD HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS (RICE, BEANS, CARNITAS, SLICED TOMATOES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY IN MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) TO A FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU AND MAINTAIN. HANDOUT PROVIDED TO PERSON IN CHARGE FOR EXAMPLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH UPRIGHT COOLERS IN FRONT OF PREMISE WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CHOCO FLAN STORED IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT OF PREMISE WITHOUT LABELS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT BEARD HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

MISSING CLEAN UP SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN BASINS OF SINKS. INSTD TO HAVE HANDWASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OR AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.

NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.

VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOR ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS (EGGS, BEEF, CARNE ASADA). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-33-005

LARGE 30 GALLON GARBAGE TYPE CAN BEING USED TO STORE RAW PORK IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES NOTED AT FRONT PREP AREA. INST TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

PIPE LEAKING UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED RICE 45.5F AND 4LBS COOKED BEANS 52.9F IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.8LBS.$90.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION -NO CITATION ISSUED)

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.MUST LABEL REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

OBSERVED REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT 2- COMPARTMENT HAND SINK NEXT TO CUTTING BOARD.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS POP COOLER IN DINING AREA,MISSING LOCK ON SAME.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT IN TOILETROOM HANGING BY TIED UP PLASTIC BAGS,WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND PAPER ON PIPES,WALLS,WINDOWS AND PREP TABLES.

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF 1- EYE STOVES,GRILL TABLE,LIGHT SHIELDS,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILETROOM DOOR THAT IS ADJACENT TO REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,DINING AREA.

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS

MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB AT HEAT LAMP ABOVE CHIPS.

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

OBSERVED FRIED CORN TORTILLA CHIPS BEING STORED IN A CARD BOARD BOX THAT RAW MEAT WAS DELIVERED, THEN FOOD HANDLER WENT TO CHANGE THE BOX TO A MULTI USE CONTAINER AND USED HIS BARE HANDS TO SCOOP THEM OUT. CHIPS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

GROCERY BAGS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAG. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. KNIVES MAY NOT BE STORED BETWEEN PIPE AND WALL. INSTRAUCT TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AND STORE IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILL AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LEAK AT SPRAYER NOZZLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.

MUST ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING ALL CARD BOARD BOXES AND PAPER FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. MUST PAINT THESE SURFACES IF NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN AND PAINT LOWER STORAGE SHELF IN DOUBLE SLIDING DOOR CABINET UNDERNEATH DESIGNATED HAND WASHING FACILITY IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARDS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS THAT HAVE DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES WHICH CANNOT BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED MUST BE REPLACED OR FLIPPED OVER IF OTHER SIDE HAS NOT BEEN USED.

CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS, AND ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).

: CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM HOOD(S) AND FILTER(S) IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET AND HANG CLEAN MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY WHICH WILL PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

THE FOLLOWONG PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 6-20-16 ON REPORT# 1933131 NOT CORRECTED: -19-OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE ALL OVER THE TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE, AS WELL AS, ON GROUND IN FRONT OF THE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP ENTIRE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECPTACLE AND GROUND AREA AROUND IT CLEAN. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 CRITICAL.

ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.

MUST ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING ALL CARD BOARD BOXES AND PAPER FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. MUST PAINT THESE SURFACES IF NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN AND PAINT LOWER STORAGE SHELF IN DOUBLE SLIDING DOOR CABINET UNDERNEATH DESIGNATED HAND WASHING FACILITY IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARDS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS THAT HAVE DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES WHICH CANNOT BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED MUST BE REPLACED OR FLIPPED OVER IF OTHER SIDE HAS NOT BEEN USED.

CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS, AND ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).

CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM HOOD(S) AND FILTER(S) IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET AND HANG CLEAN MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY WHICH WILL PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 46.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FROM UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

BEEF-48.7F, COOKED RICE-48.8F, PORK-48.9F, EGGS-50.4F, BEEF-49.7F, RICE-491F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STORED AND MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GREASE ALL OVER THE TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE, AS WELL AS, ON GROUND IN FRONT OF THE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP ENTIRE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECPTACLE AND GROUND AREA AROUND IT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED UNDER REFRIGERATION FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.

MUST ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS BY REMOVING ALL CARD BOARD BOXES AND PAPER FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. MUST PAINT THESE SURFACES IF NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN AND PAINT LOWER STORAGE SHELF IN DOUBLE SLIDING DOOR CABINET UNDERNEATH DESIGNATED HAND WASHING FACILITY IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARDS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS THAT HAVE DEEP GROOVES IN THE SURFACES WHICH CANNOT BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED MUST BE REPLACED OR FLIPPED OVER IF OTHER SIDE HAS NOT BEEN USED.

CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS, AND ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS).

CLEAN GREASY BUILD-UP FROM HOOD(S) AND FILTER(S) IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER IN BUCKET AND HANG CLEAN MOP UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY WHICH WILL PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND BACK ENTRANCE DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DOORS RODENT PROOFED IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

OBSERVED MARINATED PORK, DICED ONIONS, AND JALAPENOS IN CONTAINERS, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE BEING HELD FOR 24 HOURS OR MORE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A SHELF LINING FOR A PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FLAT GRILL, LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED MISSING COVING ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS AND CEILING OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHT BULBS LOCATED OVER THE CARNITAS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED STOCK OF SODAS AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.

NO LIGHTSHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER OR AT CARNITA HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROVIDE SAME

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, CURRENTLY ONLY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAVE UNCLEAN DISHES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE SINGLE EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT IS USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AT FRONT PREP AREA. PIPE LEAKING UNDER UTILITY SINK. REPAIR SAME

PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. TORN GASKET ON DOOR AND ALSO CONDENSOR LEAKING WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF WATER FROM CONDENSOR ON BOTTOM OF COOLER. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO USE OTHER REFRIGERATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52-54.9F IN PREP COOLER: 1 DOZEN EGGS, CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES, CONTAINER OF SOUR CREAM, CONTAINER OF CHEESE, CONTAINER OF BEEF. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A. APPROX 15LBS $100 VALUE.

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. CUTTING ONIONS AND CILANTRO ON UNCLEAN BANQUET TABLES IN DINING AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE BEING SERVED AND EATING. INSTD MGR ON PREPARING FOOD IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND USING PROPER FOOD GRADE EQUIPMENT/CONTACT SURFACES CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATED ON GREASE INTERCEPTOR LID, SIDES, AND ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AND KEEP CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHTLY CLOSED LIDS ON DUMPSTER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

LARGE WORN CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP BEYOND REPAIR WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND OPEN SEAMS. INSTD TO REMOVE CUTTING BOARD AND REPLACE.

ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON WORN WALLS WITH PEELING PAINT BEHIND FRONT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO HAVE SURFACES, SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

NO LIGHTSHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER OR AT CARNITA HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROVIDE SAME.

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, CURRENTLY ONLY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAVE UNCLEAN DISHES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE SINGLE EXPOSED HANDSINK THAT IS USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AT FRONT PREP AREA. PIPE LEAKING UNDER UTILITY SINK. REPAIR SAME.

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS OR INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ANY COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

THE REAR FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNEVEN, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN WITH COVED BASEBOARDS.

THE REAR KITCHEN WALLS ARE GREASY AND DIRTY. THE FRONT KITCHEN WALLS AND UNDER COUNTER AREAS HAVE PEELING PAINT, CLEAN AND RESEAL SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

THE REAR KITCHEN HAS INADEQUATE LIGHTING AND UNSHIELDED BULBS, INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDED LIGHTING.

APPROXIMATLY 40 POUNDS OF PORK CARNITAS WAS FOUND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 118f - 126.8f. MANAGEMENT DECIDED TO DISCARD THE ABOVE PRODUCT. $ 160.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME.

THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING ALL OVER THE FLOOR. OPERARTION CEASED WHILE PIPE AND THE GREASE TRAP ARE BEING CLEANED OUT AND REPAIRED. SINK WAS REPAIRED AND WASTE WATER NOW FLOWS INTO THE DRAINS AND NO LONGER LEAKS. THE ENTIRE AREA IS BEING CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO USE.

THE REAR KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER. THE SINK WAS REPAIRED AND THE HOT WATER RESTORED AT THIS TIME.

THE LARGE REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD IS DEEPLY GROOVED AND FULL OF DARK FOOD BUILDUP. THE CEILING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE LARGE REAR PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD IS DIRTY AND HAS A LARGE MISSING TILE WITH LOTS OF PEELING PAINT AND GREASE HANGING DOWN ABOVE THE FOOD BEING PREPARED. REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN IN SMOOTH, SANITARY CONDITION. REPAIR AND CLEAN THE CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE FOOD YOU ARE PREPARING AND MAINTAIN IT IN SANITARY CONDITION.

THE SHELVING, FRAMEWORK ,CASTERS AND WHEELS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS IS FULL OF GREASY BUILDUP, CLEAN THE SURFACES AND REMOVE THE BUILDUP, MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.

THE REAR PREPARATION EQUIPMENT AND THE SOUTH END OF THE FRONT HOOD IS VERY GREASY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EQUIPMENT IN SANITARY CONDITION.

THE REAR FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNEVEN, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN WITH COVED BASEBOARDS.

THE REAR KITCHEN WALLS, DOORS AND CEILINGS ARE GREASY AND DIRTY. THE FRONT KITCHEN WALLS AND UNDER COUNTER AREAS ARE DIRTY AND OR HAVE PEELING PAINT, CLEAN AND RESEAL SAID AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

THE REAR KITCHEN HAS INADEQUATE LIGHTING AND UNSHIELDED BULBS, INSTALL ADDITIONAL SHIELDED LIGHTING.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS IN HOODED CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN DINING AREA TO REMOVE DUST. REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.

REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.