LA QUEBRADA

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-204.11(A). a handwashing sink shall be located convenient use by employees in warewashing areas. NO HANDSINK LOCATED IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(A).

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-402.12(B) -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, BEEF, LENGUA (TONGUE), ETC. 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.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11(A) NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL PROPERLY.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN USES. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTERS NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINES. INSTD TO INSTALL SO THAT IT INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAINED

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT IN 1ST FLOOR DISH AREA, AND CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND WALL AT 1ST. FLOOR DISH MACHINE AREA, AND IN THE BASEMENT MOP SINK ,AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/RECAULK. CLEAN BASEMENT LIGHT SHIELDS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT LOWER PIPE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED PORK AT 46.4F, CHICKEN AT 50.5F, FISH AT 45.5F, SALSA AT 49.6F, CUT TOMATOES AT 45.6F, COOKED CACTUS AT 52F, EGGS AT 47.2F, SHRIMP AT 44.7F, BEEF AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150# OF FOOD WORTH $1000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE USE THEIR BARE HANDS TO TAKE VEGETABLES FROM THE PREP COOLER AND PUT THEM ON THE SERVING PLATE. ALSO OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE RINSING RAW FISH FILLETS IN THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE COOKING THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND THAT NO FOOD PREPARATION SHOULD BE PERFORMED IN THE HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: THE REAR EXIT DOOR FROM THE BASEMENT IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1516523 ON 9/21/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED FOOD/MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, IE. BAGGIER,ZIP LOCK BAGS ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST INSTALL END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASHING AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, IE. BAGGIER,ZIP LOCK BAGS ETC.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD COOKING AREA 1ST.FL. NOT CLEAN AND BASEMENT #10 CAN OPENER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.ALSO CLEAN GRILL AND JUICE DRIP TRAYS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING WITH WATER DAMAGED OVER THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND THE JET SPRAY MACHINES, 1ST. FLOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, ALSO THE CILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN /AND REPAINT. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL SIDE ORANGE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO WALL BY FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER BROKEN/MISSING TILES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEES RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED IN DOOR THERMOMETER UNREADABLE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE INSIDE THIS 2 DOOR COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IMPROPERLY RE USING MILK GALLON CONTAINERS TO STORE SALSAS, HOT SAUCE, LIQUIDS, ETC. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS DESIGNED FOR MULTI-USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER DOORS, DOOR TRACKS, AND RUBBER GASKETS, CAN OPENER AND HOLDER, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF STOVES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME, FREE OF DEBRIS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS AT BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT CLEAN, GREASE BUILD-UP AT TOP AND BOTTOM. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNCLEAN, IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (BOWLS) STORED IN DRY STORAGE BINS (SUGAR). INSTD TO USE CLEAN, PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM MACHINE AND NOT TO USE MACHINE UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND TAG IS REMOVED UPON REQUEST

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDSINK IN BASEMENT NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE CHEST COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ALSO CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS MUST REPLACE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA,CLEAN GRILL AND STOVE OF GREASE AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN BASEMENT ABOVE PREP TABLE

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DOUBLE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER HAS SOME FOOD DEBRIS INISDE IT. CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE STOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND ON THE STAIRS THEY HAVE SOME GREASE BUILDUP AND ARE SLIPPERY.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS CURRENTLY PREPPING/HANDLING FOOD. BASIN OF SINK FILLED WITH POTS/PANS, UNABLE TO UTILIZE SINK. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP. REMOVE SAME. REMOVE BLACK MOLDED CAULK AROUND SHELF UNIT IN DISHMACHINE AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND LEGS/WHEELS OF FRYERS, LEGS AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, INTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, AND INTERIOR OF STOVE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE ALL DUST FROM VENTS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DOOR FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NO SHELLFISH TAGS ON SITE FOR OYSTERS (APPROX 40) IN WALK-IN COOLER OR FOR PREVIOUS 90 DAYS . INSTD TO KEEP SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE AND IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER UNTIL SOLD. MGR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME. APPROX $100 VALUE 10LBS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B2 CRITICAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. PROVIDE SAME. LOOS/TORN GASKETS AT SMALL PREP COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTS THRU-OUT IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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.STORE PLASTIC SINGLE SERVING UTENSILS PROPERLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.JUICER,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,FILTERS,HOOD,WALL VENTS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL TILES AT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON 1ST & 2ND FL.,REAR DOOR SWEEP DAMAGED.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT & SHIELDS IN 1 ST FL. PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT BASEMENT PREP HAND SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA.