APR 6
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA LA FIESTA.
BEAT. 45/100
2701 N CENTRAL AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 6, 2016 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 12 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.,MUST PROVIDE FROM REPORT 1465066 DATE 8/14/2015/REINSPECTION OF REPORT1465059DATE8/7/2015. PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING NO FOOD HANDERLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, MUST PROVIDE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CONTACT PAPER ON FRONT TABLE STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT. ALSO REMOVE FOIL FROM STOVE TOP AND SIDE STORAGE SHELF.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN AND SLICER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT CLEAN IN COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED TILES.OBSERVED GRAFFITI IN THE RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER CONDIMENT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED OUT SIDE YARD CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
AUG 142015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 14
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE., MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 72015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND HOUSEFLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 25 HOUSEFLIES ON WINDOWS AT DINING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT HOOD AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE., MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 242014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE A KNIFE CADDY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN HOOD .
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK
OCT 172014FAILED11 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2014
FAILED
11 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN OUTSIDE REAR YARD UNDER A LARGE OPEN TENT.OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES AND CRATES OF FRESH TOMATOES, SEVERAL 50LB BAGS OF ONIONS,BOXES OF CHILIES,BAGS OF SUGAR AND SALT,CASES OF CANNED FOODS ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON TOP OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ALSO A 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH SEVERAL CASES OF PORK BUTTS AND ROUNDS OF BEEF IN SAME AREA ,IN OUTSIDE ELEMENTS OF WIND,RAIN,DUST,INSECTS AT THIS TIME.MUST BRING FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF BUSINESS TO BE PROTECTED FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE KNIFES FROM IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND PROVIDE A KNIFE CADDY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,BROKEN SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLE,PREP COOLER,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,CAN OPENER BLADE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND PEELING FLOOR IN EMPLOYEES BREAK ROOM IN REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG WALLS OF EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN DOOR OF EMPLOYEES TOIET ROOM,HOLE IN LOWER WALL AT DRAIN OF 3- COMP SINK,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT,HOOD AND LIGHT SHIELDS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
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 REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELIMINATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER OF USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT(COOLERS,FREEZER,FRYERS,TIRES,POTS,PANS,ETC) FROM REAR YARD AND UNDER LARGE TENT IN SAME AREA.
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JAN 302014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
floors in rear storage area, furnace room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had peeling paint in kitchen , rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen areas, dining areas, and bathroom not clean, need detailed cleaning.
MAR 82013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 8
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
FEB 282013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2013
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS ISSUED, DATED 02/27/2012, INSPECTION REPORT #670802, (30) Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers. (34) Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. (35) Walls not maintained in several areas. Instructed to seal holes and repaint walls. (36) Light bulbs under exhaust hood and cooking equipment not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs or install shatter-proof bulbs. (41) Unnecessary articles stored in outside rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles, detail clean area and properly store all cooking equipment. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RAW WOOD WITH GAP/OPENING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK BETWEEN DIVIDER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
FEB 272012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 27
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and 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
Walls not maintained in several areas. Instructed to seal holes and repaint walls.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulbs under exhaust hood and cooking equipment not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs or install shatter-proof bulbs.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Unnecessary articles stored in outside rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles, detail clean area and properly store all cooking equipment.
APR 282011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK BETWEEN DIVIDER AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FAR LEFT).
APR 212011FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2011
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PASTOR-PORK) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING SERVICE AND STORAGE. NOTED PASTOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 95.7F STORED AND DISPLAY IN A SKEWER/HOT HOLDING UNIT. PARTIAL OR INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. CONTINUOUS COOKING WILL ALLOW THE COOKING SURFACE TEMPERATURE TO EXCEED 140F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AND COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 25 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK INFRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. NOTED CUPS AND KNIFE STORED AT THE SAID HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
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 NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#48219 DATED 01-25-2010. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS INCLUDING WASHBOWL CABINET INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. --- MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. #35 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. #41 NOTED REAR OUTSIDE AREA (PATIO) WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND LITTER ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE/GARAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NOTED RAW WOOD WITH GAP/OPENING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX/SEAL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP.
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 MISSING LIGHTSHIELD ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FAR LEFT).
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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 METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPER STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
JAN 252010PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2010
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS INCLUDING WASHBOWL CABINET INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. --- MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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. NOTED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPAINT.---- MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR PREP AREA (ACCROSS STEAM 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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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 VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. NOTED REAR OUTSIDE AREA (PATIO) WITH UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND LITTER ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALSO MUST REMOVE CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE/GARAGE.
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. NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE I A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.--- INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED WASHCLOTHS IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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