LAS ISLAS MARIAS

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. BASIN WAS FILLED WITH STRAINERS AND USED SALSA CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESIVE GREASE, DIRT, SPILLS, ETC , ON WALLS, ON PIPES, ON OUTLETS, BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AND ALONG WALLS IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2616611 CONDUCTED ON 04/29/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS #10. OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND IN THE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #39. OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS (LIMES, ORANGES, SALSA AND TORTILLAS) IN BOXES STACKED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BOX OF SHRIMP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON SHELVING UNIT. #56. OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB SHIELDING/COVERING OVER LIGHT BULBS OVER THE STOVE/GRILL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND IN THE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON CONDIMENTS AND SEASONINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS (LIMES, ORANGES, SALSA AND TORTILLAS) IN BOXES STACKED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BOX OF SHRIMP ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON SHELVING UNIT.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHTOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND IN THE DISHWASHIG AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD ITEMS IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS ONLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSOR UNIT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING MASSIVELY WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED AND WASTE WATER COLLECTED WITH A BUSPAN INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO TRASH CAN COVER IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT BULB SHIELDING/COVERING OVER LIGHT BULBS OVER THE STOVE/GRILL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER (SPICES). MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF GLASSWEAR ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS INSIDE SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF CONDIMENTS. MUST USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES ONLY, AND MUST STORE INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLES FACING UP, OR IN A CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, BROILER, AND GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER (SPICES). MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF GLASSWEAR ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS INSIDE SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF CONDIMENTS. MUST USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES ONLY, AND MUST STORE INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLES FACING UP, OR IN A CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, BROILER, AND GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2588756 ISSUED ON 01-29-2024. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS MISSING. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY VOILATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER (SPICES). MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF GLASSWEAR ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, AND BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS INSIDE SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF CONDIMENTS. MUST USE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES ONLY, AND MUST STORE INSIDE FOOD WITH HANDLES FACING UP, OR IN A CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, BROILER, AND GRILL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS STORED IN BAG WITH NO DATE RECORED WHEN THE LAST ITEM WAS SOLD. The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINER (SPICES). MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF CARDBOARD BOXES OVERFLOWING BY OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8/12/2022, REPORT #2562035. #58- UNABLE TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA, AS WELL AS ON THE WIRE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAINT, REFINISH, OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY EQUIPMENT SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, CORROSION-RESISTANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A PIPE LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING INSIDE THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN OPENING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE; FOUND 3 POTS OF SEAFOOD SOUP ON TOP OF THE STOVE TOP AT 110F-113F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS MUST BE AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF CEVICHE IN THE COOKS LINE AREA AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. REFER TO VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 2 LIVE FLIES ON TABLES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, 4 LIVE FLIES ON TO-GO CONTAINERS, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES IN THE COOKS LINE AREA, AND 10 LIVE FLIES ON PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND DISH STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA, AS WELL AS ON THE WIRE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAINT, REFINISH, OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY EQUIPMENT SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, CORROSION-RESISTANT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A PIPE LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISH ROOM, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE GROWING INSIDE THE CEILING VENTILATION FAN OPENING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COLLERS AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND OUTSIDE OF SINKS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ALL EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND SINKS, SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND OUTSIDE OF SINKS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON SHELVES OF 3 GLASS DOOR COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COLLERS AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND OUTSIDE OF SINKS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ALL EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND SINKS, SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND OUTSIDE OF SINKS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON SHELVES OF 3 GLASS DOOR COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE FOR HAND DRYING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. FOODS FOUND WITH THE PREPARATION DATE ONLY SUCH AS GREEN SAUCE, COOKED RICE AND SHRIM CEVICHE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS VALUE OF $300 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COLLERS AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND OUTSIDE OF SINKS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ALL EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND SINKS, SIDES AND BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND OUTSIDE OF SINKS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ON SHELVES OF 3 GLASS DOOR COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT1095992 ON 10/22/2020 #53. NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. #56. OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN COOKING AREA OF PREP. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING. #57.MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATES/PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF THAT HANDLES FOOD, INCLUDING PREP, COOKS, AND WAIT STAFF. #58 MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.