JIMENEZ RESTAURANT

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT THIS TIME. NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED REFRIED BEANS 154.9*F, PORK 212*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1970804, DATE 11/3/2016. #45 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OD REAR 2 DOOR COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF STEAMER IN POOR REPAIR (MAT OVER ROTTEN FLOOR), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE ALL CRACKED FLOOR TILES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TP PROVIDE, OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM WITH OUT DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM FOR STAFF, AND CUSTOMERS NOT MAINTAINED. BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE/CAN'T TURN ON THE HOT WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO WASH HANDS IN REAR PREP AREA SINK.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT THIS TIME. NO MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED REFRIED BEANS 148.6*F, CHICKEN 212*F, RICE 39*F. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012a.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1751754 DATE 4/11/2016. CORRECT BY DATE 7/11/2016. # 35 OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO REAR WALL OVER BOX FREEZER, AND WALLS AND CEILING REAR COOKING AREA. #45 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING TODAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REAR 2 DOOR COOLER

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN OF STEAMER IN POOR REPAIR(MAT OVER ROTTEN FLOOR), INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE ALL CRACKED FLOOR TILES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED HAND DIPPING ICE CREAM WITH OUT DIPPER WELL, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME/POSTED,OR WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS BEING PREPARE AND SERVED. RICE 149.8*F, BEEF 156*F INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD BAGGIES/ZIPLOC.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR BOX FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOOR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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. ALSO REPAIR REAR WALL OVER BOX FREEZER, AND CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING REAR COOKING AREA.CLEAN CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF, AND RAW FISH STORED OVER COOKED RICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-005A. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE RAW FOOD PROPERLY.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO DIPPER WELL AT SCOOPED ICE CREAM PREPARATION AREAS. MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust canopy not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR HOLES IN WALL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME OF I INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS INSIDE LOG BOOK, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO FOOD CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, Cold Beef Cold-Hold Unit 39.90 °F Cold SAUCE Cold-Hold Unit 40.00 °F Hot BEANS Hot-Hold Unit 145.90 °F Hot Rice Hot-Hold Unit 146.10 °F SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR HOLES IN WALL IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean under and behind equipment and replace missing floor in prep and dining area.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wallbase not seal between floor. Instructed to install rubber coving along walls through-out to seal gap.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles stored in utility sink. Instructed to remove all articles inside sink.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND HANDWASHING FACILITIES (EXPOSED HANDSINK) IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND NOT ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES. NOTED BOWLS, LIDS AND CUPS STORED AT THE SAID SINK, NO SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE, ALSO STORAGE (WITH MULTI-USE UTENSILS) RACKS INFRONT OF THE SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK. NO ACCESS FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE CONVENIENT, MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 277596 ISSUED DATE 07-21-2010. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #34 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZERS. NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.-----MUST REPLACE UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD BY SWING DOOR TO THE KITCHEN AND FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR PREP NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR. #38 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES (UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULBS ABOVE FOOD PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG TACOS, BURRITOS, TOSTADAS, BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER COOLERS AND FREEZERS. NOTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.-----MUST REPLACE UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD BY SWING DOOR TO THE KITCHEN AND FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR PREP NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.------MUST FIX LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES (UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.