LA BRUQUENA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,FLOOR MATS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND KEEP DRY.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND MOP SINK, UNDER CHEMICAL /PAPER, FURNACE ROOM, AND BETWEEN CLUTTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/20/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH RACKS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES AND TRASH ON GROUND OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILE OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES,FLOOR MATS IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR FURNANCE ROOM AND CHEMICAL/PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS AND KEEP DRY.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 8 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 10 POUNDS OF PORK, 10 POUNDS OF BEEF AND 2 POUNDS COOKED BEANS ($200) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 45 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F. MANAGER CALLED TECHNICIAN. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR THE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED CLOGGED TOILET IN 2ND FLOOR MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2569697, DATED JANUARY 13, 2023, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #47 REPAIR THE LOCK ON THE STALL IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED LOCK ON MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR BROKEN OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND 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 A CONTAINER OF BEANS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOCK ON STALL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM DOES NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 2 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DINING AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE CONDENSER INSIDE OFF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WARMERS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE AREA WHERE SOUPS ARE KEPT WARM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EAST WALL TO THE LEFT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE LIQUID SPLATTER STAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3RD COMPARMTENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AND DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WOOD FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA AT SECOND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR,NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED BEHIND THE BAR AREA AT FIRST FLOOR. INS TRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE, FRYERS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: PREMISES SELLING FOOD FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE/NOT FROM A LICENSED FACILITY AND NO INVOICES PROVIDED. OBSERVED 10LBS OF COOKED MORCILLA (BLOOD SAUSAGES) STORED IN REACH-IN FREEZER AT 0F AND OFFERED FOR SALE FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE. MORCILLA IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE SERVED OR SOLD UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL FOOD TO BE USED, PREPARED, COOKED, DISPLAYED, SOLD, SERVED, OFFERED FOR SALE OR STORED IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE FROM SOURCES APPROVED BY HEALTH AUTHORITIES OF THE POINT OF ORIGIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005B CITATION ISSUED

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED LECHON ASADO(ROASTED PORK) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 110.1F-121.6F ON PREP TABLE. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED/AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 12LBS AND $120 OF ROASTED PORK. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, CAN OPENER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG BEER COOLER IN SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD BEHIND FREEZER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND HALLWAY ABOVE STEAM TABLE. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED SINK IN SECOND FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FREEZER.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES, ETC OUTSIDE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE. STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE CONTACT. REMOVE BOWLS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SEASONINGS.