DE ARCOS PIZZA & RESTAURANT

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AND HOT WATER (158.4F) ABOVE MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 120F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT WATER 100-120F AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPING ON WOOD SHELVING UNITS WERE SALT IS STORED,ON REAR LEDGE & IN DRIP TRAY OF 1- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT,ON TOP OF BOXES OF STRAWS AND PASTA CONTAINER LID,ON MOTOR OF WALK IN COOLER,ON SHELVING UNIT IN OFFICE / PAPER STORAGE AREA,ON TOP OF BRICK ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE,ON GAS METERS.AS WELL A LIVE MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD UNDER POP STORAGE SHELF. APPX. 10-15 LIVE ANTS ON FLOOR IN SERVICE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/14/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3 compartment in rear prep.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 Must repair and replace lids and gaskets on chest freezers in rear prep area and basement.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 Must eliminate plastic grocery bags being used for food storage and provide food grade bags.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) Observed excessive amounts of dried food debris and grease on all storage containers, shelving units, prep and steam tables, grill tables, fryer cabinets, coolers throughout prep area. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 Must repair rusted walls inside walk in cooler in basement.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2573698 4/4/2023 NOT CORRECTED: #38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN FOOD STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT- ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER PREP TABLE, BRICK ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE,ON WOOD LEDGES UNDER CHEST FREEZER AND ON FLOOR BEHIND,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF PAINTED WHITE LINES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ON TOP OF PASTA FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND STRAW BOX,ON WOOD LEDGES OF ALL HOT WATER TANKS AND FURNANCE,INSIDE AND ON LADDERS LAYING ON FLOOR,ON FLOOR IN PAPER STORAGE AREA,ON DOLLIE AND SAW MACHINE THAT IS SITTING ON TOP OF SAME,UNDER STAIR CASE.INSIDE OF 1ST. FL. PREP AREA-FRYER CABINET. MIXED IN WITH GREASE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/23. (PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no signed employee health policies on site for all employees. Instructed to provide and maintain . Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed no handwashing signage in unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Observed the following TCS foods at improper cold holding temperatures..5lbs of sliced Italian beef (47.7F), 2.5 lbs sliced gyro (56.1F), $140 value. Instructed to hold said cold held items at or below 41F at all times and maintain. Priority Violation. 7-38-005. Citation Issued.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE ,BRICK AT PIZZA OVEN,INSIDE LEDGE OF FRYER CABINET 1ST FL.,IN BASEMENT INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ON AND INSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT,INSIDE OF UNUSED FRYER ,ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN PAPER STORAGE AREA,SCATTERED ON ALL SHELVING UNIT,1st fl. furnance room along wall bases. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/4/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink next to 3 compartment in rear prep.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Must eliminate plastic grocery bags being used for food storage and provide food grade bags.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Must repair and replace lids and gaskets on chest freezers in rear prep area and basement.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed excessive amounts of dried food debris and grease on all storage containers, shelving units, prep and steam tables,grill tables, fryer cabinets,coolers throughout prep area.defrost chest freezers. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Must provide garbage can with lid in unisex toilet room and maintain.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash during time, encrusted grease on lid of outside receptacles and lid not tight fitting .Must provide tight fitted lids to prevent pest harborage. Instructed to clean and maintain. Priority foundation violation.#7-38-020(b).Citation Issued.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed missing and loose wall base in first floor front and rear prep/dish washing areas , must replace and maintain. Must repair broken/rusted ceiling inside walk in cooler in basement.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: Must provide food handler completion certificates for all food handlers and maintain on site.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Must provide allergen training for all City of Chicago Certified Food Managers. Must maintain on site.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR(WATER DAMAGED). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING AND MIXING EQUIPMENT.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN THE SCREEN OF THE REAR BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SCREEN OF THE REAR BACK DOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS AND PEST FROM ENTRY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE SLIDING 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEEF, SLICED VEGETABLES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS AND GRILL).