CERMAK PRODUCE

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FLY GLUE STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN BAKERY PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER INSECT CONTROL DEVICES ONLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP/STORAGE TABLES IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA AND ON ROLLING CARTS IN MEAT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN RESTAURANT FRONT PREP AREA, BAKERY PREP AREA, AND PRODUCE PREP AREA HEAVILY STAINED AND PITTED. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: HEAVY BLACK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION ON CAULKING AT BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN/REPLACE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PIPE LEAKING UNDER BAKERY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DELI AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DAMAGED FLOOR IN CHICKEN PREP AREA CAUSING STANDING WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN CHICKEN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MANTAIN SURFACE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALL SURROUNING TRASH COMPACTOR HEAVILY SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARTS FOR TRANSPORTING FOOD TO HAVE BUILD UP OF RUST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING HANDSINK IN DELI/MEAT AREA(FRONT SINK NEAR HOT HOLDING). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT DEPARTMENT STOCK WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DEBRIS ACCUMULATION AT INSIDE PANEL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (120.0F) INSTD TO MAINTAIN HOT TEMPERATURES AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $20 VALLUE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINERS OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER: BEANS 48.5F, AND SALSA VERDE 60.2 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED UNREFRIGERATED CHORIZO ON SERVICE COUNTER AND BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. LAB RESULTS FOR CHORIZO ON SITE IS INCOMPLETE, MISSING WATER ACTIVITY AND PH LEVEL/VALUE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LAB ASSESSMENT/RESULTS OR STORE UNDER REFRIGERATION 41F OR BELOW. CHORIZO DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $20 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE 29.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED BEANS, AND SALSA VERDE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COOL BY: (1) ARRANGING IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND(2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HOLE IN CEILING IN MEAT PREP AREA WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND CHORIZO AND BACON (HANGING ON RACKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT PREP AREA) ON SITE WITHOUT APPROVED PROCESS. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OR A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND PERSON IN CHARGE HAS RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH LAB FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, AND THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN PROCESS. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY REMOVED AND DENATURED ALL HANGING CHORIZO AND BACON FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED (SEE #32 FOR VIOLATION ISSUED). APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 95 LBS, $215. - COS

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: NO LAB TESTING/RESULTS FOR CHORIZO AND BACON NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION AND OFFERED FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR HAVE UNDER REFRIGERATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO THERMOMETER AT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN DELI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND SPICES AND DRY FOOD IN BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY SHELVING IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST TO ENSURE A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE, MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND HOT WATER HANDLE OF RIGHT HANDWASHING SINK IN MEN'S RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND COLD WATER HANDLE OF LEFT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN DELI AREA, ON CEILING OF JUICE PREP AREA, AND ON FLOOR UNDER HOT BAR IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL OF THE ABOVE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA OF FRONT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND MISSING FLOOR TILE AT HOT BAR IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND MISSING BASE BOARD IN 1ST FLOOR UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LEFT LIGHT IN POOR REPAIR AT VENTILATION HOOD OF JUICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN UNIT IS LOCATED. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH SINK WITH RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE (100F-120F) IN SAME AREA OR RELOCATE UNIT IN DESIGNATED PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: MISSING SHELLFISH TAGS FOR OYSTERS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS. MGR STATES TAGS ARE THROWN AWAY AFTER OYSTERS SOLD. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TAGS ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NO SANITIZER BEING USED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN REAR MEAT WAREWASHING AREA AND IN REAR HOT COOKING PREP AREA. MULTI USE EQUIPMENT BEING WASHED WITHOUT ANY SET UP OF SINK AND USING ONLY SOAP TO WASH. INSTD PIC ON PROPER SET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MULTIPLE CONTAINERS OF COOKED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK, AND COOKED BEANS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT ANY DATES (PREPARATION OR DISCARD DATE). REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS 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. PREPARATION DATE SHALL BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. CITATIONS ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROXL 30LBS $150 VALUE

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN HANDWASH SINK AND SALAD PREP TABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLES IN RAW MEAT PREP AREAS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE RAW MEATS AND FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, THAT ARE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED PREP DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH SELL BY DATE (NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM PREP DATE) IN ALL PREP COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD USED FOR VACUUM PACKAGED FISH FILLETS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY THAW ALL VACUUM PACKAGED TCS, FROZEN FISH BY FIRST REMOVING FISH FROM PACKAGING PRIOR TO THAWING. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED IMPROPER DEFROSTED FISH DURING INSPECTION.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN PACKAGED MEAT COOLERS IN MIDDLE SECTION OF MEAT SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MUST PLACE A THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS SPOT IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE STORE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED ALLERGEN LABEL MISSING ON FOOD (DESERTS, MILK DRINKS, YOGURT WITH NUTS, ETC.) PACKAGED ON SITE, IN THE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR. MUST LABEL THE NAME OF THE FOOD SOURCES OF ANY MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS (I.E. MILK, EGGS, NUTS, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELS ON FOODS PACKAGED ON SITE (CEVICHE, GUACAMOLE, DESERTS, SALSAS, ETC.) IN THE CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE DISPLAY COOLERS AND ON SALES FLOOR. FOOD PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS SPECIFIED BY LAW. LABELS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD; A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; AN ACCURATE NET QUANTITY; AND THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER. TCS PACKAGED FOODS MUST ALSO BE LABELED WITH A SELL BY DATE. MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL ITEMS IN DISPLAY COOLERS AND ON SALES FLOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS, WITH DEEP GROVES IN MEAT CUTTING AREA, AND KITCHEN. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE HEAVILY SOILED CUTTING BOARDS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS TOO LARGE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL POTS/UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL POTS/UTENSILS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FAN COVERS INSIDE REFRIGERATED MEAT CUTTING ROOM. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN FRONT RESTAURANT KITCHEN (FRONT PREP). MUST MAKE ALL REPAIRS AND MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE WITH NO LABLES, INSTRUCTED TO LABES CONTAINERS IN ENGLISH.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LAEGE CRACK IN THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE, AS WELL AS DELI CHICHARRON DISPLAY CASE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS RESTAURANT PREP AREA, MEAT PREP, REAR PREP INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS, IN REAR MEAT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HOT HOLDING UNIT, OVEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED THE KNIFE HOLDER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN BAKERY AREA WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS RESTAURANT 3 COMP. SINK, MEAT PREP ROOM AND DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN BOTH FRONT EXTERIOR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO ENSURE THAT ALL BULK CONTAINERS HAVE LABELS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN THE PASTRY DISPLAY CASE, AS WELL AS DELI CHICHARRON DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES ON CUTTING BOADS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: RESTAURANT PREP AREAS, MEAT PREP, REAR PREP. INSTRUCRTED MANAGER TO RE-RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS, IN REAR MEAT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-SURFACE/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SCALE AND MINERAL DEPOSITS IN SIDE HOT HOLDING COMPARTMENT AT RESTAURANT COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN OVEN, AT RESTAURANT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COMMERCAIL CAN OPENER AT RESTAURANT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON UPPER PORTION OF KNIFE BOX IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN RESTAURANT PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN BAKERY AREA WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA, AT ALL TIMES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: RESTAURANT 3 COMP SINK, MEAT PREP ROOM AND DELI AREA. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR TO CLEAN, RE-SURFACE AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE MEAT AREA. OBSERVED CHORIZO AT 57F IN AN UNREFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASE ABOVE THE MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 110# OF FOOD WORTH $550. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TAQUERIA FOOD PREP AREA. THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE SINKS WAS AT 57F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE TAQUERIA AND FOOD PREP OPERATIONS IN THIS AREA UNTIL HOT WATER ABOVE 110F IS RESTORED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN AND DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS AND THE CEILING TILES IN THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER AT THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MEAT CUTTING ROOM SO THAT THE SINK BASIN HOLDS WATER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN SPATULAS IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN TAQUERIA. ALSO OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AREA, MEAT PREP AREA, COOKING PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME. OBSERVED LARGE PREP TABLE IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN COOKING PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SMALLER TABLE TO ALLOW FOR SUFFUCIENT DISTANCE INBETWEEN

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: RUBBER GASKETS MISSING FOR STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN MEAT PREP AREA, PRODUCE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.