CARDONA'S

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED SHRIMP PATTIES AT 90.1F STORED INSIDE OVEN(TURNED-OFF),CHICKEN AT 88.7F-90.1F,BEANS AT 97.9F-100.1F ON TABLE NEXT TO STOVE,PORK CHORIZO AT 94.7F INSIDE FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MOMITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SANITIZING BUCKETS AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ARE DIRTY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP BENEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING STOVE/GRILL.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS/CEILINGS INSIDE THE WAK-IN-COOLER WITH SPLASHED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIORS OF WALK-IN-COOLER IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHTH BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CUTTING BOARDS,INTERIOR DRY STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BENEATH THE GRILL,UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BROKEN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS ENTERING THROUGH THE FOOD PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT TRAFFIC OF CUSTOMERS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: UNABLE TO PROPERLY CALIBRATED LONG STEM THERMOMETERS, MUST INVEST IN NEW ONES TO PROPERLY TEST TEMPERATURE OF FOODS,

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INISDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND COOLERS SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNUDER EQUIPMENT AND LAONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: VENTILATION COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SINK STOPPERS NOT MAINTAINED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN STOPPERS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE SEVERAL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLLERS OCNSPICUOUSLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exhaust hood, filters, can opener attached to prep table and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust-built-up.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed burned out light bulb in the kitchen and an unshielded light bulb in the walk in cooler. Instructed manager to replace the light bulb in the kitchen and shield the light bulb in the walk in cooler.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed 3compartment sink faucet neck leaking. Instructed manager to repair the leak.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, ONE CONTAINER WITH ABOUT 10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN AT 92.8F AND ABOUT 3LBS OF STUFFED PEPPERS AT 72.3F; ITEMS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE, NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HOT AT 140F OR HIGHER, COLD 40F OR BELOW. ALSO ADVICED TO KEEP TEMPERATURE LOGS. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED, V=$150. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE FOR ONE DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SLICER, MICROWAVE OVEN AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND, EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN, 2ND 3PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER ON MOP SINK FAUCET; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GREASE TRAP, REPAIR FAUCET AND REMOVE THREADS OR PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR MOP SINK.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HER HANDS,(TWICE) INSIDE 3PART SINK. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN EXPOSED HAND SINK, THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED, PROPER SET-UP OF 3PART SINK USING 100PPM OF CHLORINE FOR PROPER SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS, AT REAR CLOSET, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS, BEHIND SODA COOLER AT FRONT 2ND DINING AREA OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS AND ABOUT 15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.

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.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, GREASE TRAP, CAN OPENER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

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 WALL UNDER KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK, CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMETN SAME AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND PROVIDE END CAPS FOR OTHER LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.

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. 3PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA, CLOSET AND BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.

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.PROVIDE A DRAIN SHELF FOR ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.ALSO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP COUNTER,WERE MEAT SLICER IS STORED. REPLACE MISSING HANDLE OF WHITE REACH IN FREEZER,AND REPLPACE BROKEN HANDLE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.REMOVE FOOD DEBRI ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER

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.FOUND A FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A THREAD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET,

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED BLACK BEANS AT TEMP OF 44.6F TO 51F;COOKED BEEF TONGUE AT TEMP OF47.6F -49.6F -50F; COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.2F TO 47.4F;COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 49F TO 51F; ALL FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER.FOOD WAS COOKED ON 9-8-10.FRESH CHEESE STORED ON TOP THE COUNTER AT TEMP OF 75F.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG OF FOOD PRODUCTS PROVIDED ON PREMISES.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 30,VALUE 80.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO63969-17

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED LIDS BROKEN (MISSING PART IN THE MIDDLES AND SIDE OF LIDS)NOT ABLE TO CLOSE GARBAGE CONTAINER..GROUND NOT CLEANED ,FOOD DEBRIS AROUND AND BEHIND THE CONTAINER(AVACADO PEELS, CUPS,ETC.).INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS,AND CLEAN GROUND,TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO63969-17

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. PROVIDE A DRAIN SHELF FOR ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.ALSO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP COUNTER,WERE MEAT SLICER IS STORED. REPLACE MISSING HANDLE OF WHITE REACH IN FREEZER,AND REPLPACE BROKEN HANDLE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.REMOVE FOOD DEBRI ON SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER

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.FOUND A FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A THREAD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREAD FAUCET,