Tropicuba Restaurant Inc.
Mixed record — 4 of 8 inspections passed
2024-11-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE KITCHEN AREA 1-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING: PORK AT 50.1F, HAM AT 46.2F, BEEF AT 48.6F, CHICKEN AT 47.5F INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS F...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS, INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER AND CEASE USE OF COOLE...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN FOOD PREP COOLERS THROUGHOUT FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD IN PLASTIC AND METAL FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS SUCH THAT FOOD IS STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BUTCHERS KNIFE WITH HANDLE CRACKED IN HALF AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE OR DISCARD KNIFE AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL THAT IS IN GOOD REPAIR AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF POTATO CUTTER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA SEVERELY SOILED AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND REPLACE EQUIPMENT THAT IS NO LONGE...
2023-08-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13--OBSERVED ONE MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2023-08-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, STEAK). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012....
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LARGE LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
2022-05-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED TEXTURED DRYWALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHICH IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ON ALL WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
2022-05-13 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR...
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET. OBSERVED EMPANADAS AT 114.1F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS ABOVE 135F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDNG TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED PORK AT 59F, COOKED RICE AT 59F, BEEF AT 50.4F, BLACK BEANS AT 48.7F, CHEESE AT 48.2F, HAM AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CO...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THEM TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE A STATE...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED THE AIR INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 56.3F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED RICE AND PORK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK-IN COOLER...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND BEANS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS LINING THE STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED RAW VEGETABLES STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAI...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DETAIL CLEAN THE GRILL, GREASE TRAP, MICROWAVE, FREEZER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, MEAT SLICER, STEAM TABLE AND TOP OF OVEN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
2021-05-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FRONT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS END CAPS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS COVERS.
2021-04-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS AND WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FRONT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS END CAPS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS COVERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2473184 DATED ON 01/27/21 NOT CORRECTED-#55 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFA...
2021-01-27 Pass License 3 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.
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