RESTAURANT EL RANCHITO

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGES ROOMS. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS CRACKS CREVICES IN WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND REA STORAGE AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORED MOPS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND REFRIGERAION UNITS IN FRONT BAR AREA, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKIING EQUIPMEN AND REFRIGERATIO UNITS REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN 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 PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTEDC MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOYNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA, FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT INTHE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RETRAINTS WHILE FOOS IS BEING PREPARED . INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDEOF ICE BININ FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR AND REAR FOOD PREPA AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING IN REAR PREP DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQAUTE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGES ROOMS. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOLERS THROUGHT REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLOW LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOPS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROPERLY STORED MOPS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS BEHIND REFRIGERAION UNITS IN FRONT BAR AREA, UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKIING EQUIPMEN AND REFRIGERATION UNITS REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS CRACKS CREVICES IN WALLS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND REA STORAGE AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATED ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT BAR AREA REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/20/2020 INSPECTION REPORT#1273737. # 47OBSERVED LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LID. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME 48 OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR DRAINS AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL BASINS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME 55 OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AROUND SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. MANAGER WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LID. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR DRAINS AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL BASINS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AROUND SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed consumer advisory disclosure and reminder not correct on menu. Must itemize which food items (eggs, steak, ceviche) the disclosure applies to. priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE LID. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR DRAINS AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL BASINS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED TILES AROUND SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: **OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: **OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: **OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON AND UNDER THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, ON A PILE OF WOOD IN THE BASEMENT, AND ON STORAGE PALLETS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, GRILL, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL ENCRUSTED GREASE FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BAR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET AND UNDER THE URINALS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 MUST REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE THE PILE OF WOOD FROM THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 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 CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 47.5F, REFRIED BEANS AT 48.9F, AND CHICKEN AT 50.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $300. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS STORED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS BETWEEN THE WAIT STATION AND BEVERAGE COOLER, 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE DINING AREA BEHIND THE ENTERTAINMENT MACHINES, 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, 50 DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE PREP AREA, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ABOVE FOOD. ALSO OBSERVED AN ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPER PLUGGED IN AND HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS AND ELECTRIC BUG ZAPPERS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORTILLAS STORED INSIDE A CARDBOARD BOX NEXT TO THE WAIT STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SURFACE RUST ON THE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE STOVE, GRILL, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR CLOGGED WITH STANDING WATER IN ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A STRONG SEWAGE SMELL IN THE BASEMENT COMING FROM THE SUMP PUMP PIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE WALL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BAR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET AND UNDER THE URINALS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN BOTH OF THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED/BROKEN CHEST FREEZER DOORS WITH DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET LOCATED IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA AND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE FRYER AND STOVE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER/ IMPROPER THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER. .

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.OBSERVED 10 LBS. GROUNDED RAW PORK 57.7F STORED INSIDE OF A PLASTIC BUCKET ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND 2-6LBS.WRAPPED SLICED RAW CHICKEN BREAST 45.1F-51.9F IN A LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON LOWER STORAGE SHELF.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 22LBS. $37.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED CAKES FOR SELL WITH PROPER INFO (NAME,ADDRESS,INGREIDENTS,WEIGHT)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM TOPSIDE OF STOVE,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK ,RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,RUST LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME TORN CHAIR SEATS IN DINING AREA,WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,,ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,SHELVING UNITS,TOPSIDES OF MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF CHIP STORAGE CONTAINER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK ENTERING PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR REAR DOOR,HOLES AND BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND GREASE TRAP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN BAR AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR PICK UP DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR AND FRONT.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE WOOD FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT BAR FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUE TO THE FIRE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT BAR , INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FIRE DAMAGED WALL REAR COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BEFORE COOKING IN THAT AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES, UNDER PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT BAR FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKEDFLOOR TILES IN FRONT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: OBSERVED 100 TAMALES WITH OUT PROPER RECEIPT/ HOMEMADE FROM JAVIER 773-664-2114. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE/DENATURED, REMOVE PLASTIC BAG PLACE IN GARBAGE ADD BLEACH. CAN'T BUY HOMEMADE PRODUCTS FOR RESALE. UNKNOWN SOURCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005b.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED CAKES PRE-PACKAGED WITHOUT LABLES. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S LABEL INFO. AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACKS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.OBSERVED FOIL ON THE FRONT STORAGE SHELF AND REAR STOVE TOP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE,STOVE TOP/OVEN FRYER DOOR, FRONT INTERIOR OF BAR COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO DEFROST/CLEAN FRONT BAR FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE BAR COOLERS, REAR STORAGE, BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.ALSO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES FRONT BAR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.