CUETZALA GRO. RESTAURANT

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER TWENTY MICE DROPPING OBSERVED AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND FOUR DROPPINGS UNDER THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED AT NORTH-EAST CORNER OF THE KITCHEN,UNABLE TO CHECK AREA DUE TO EXTREMELY CLUTTERED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED,ALSO MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE FROM FLOOR 6" ITEMS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATED PROVIDED ON PREMISES,EXPIRED CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES,NO PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO SANITATION CLASS .INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS AND KEEP LETTER OF REGISTRATION ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(a)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIRED.OBSERVED LID AND LID LINER OF THE CHEST FREEZER BROKEN.EXCESS GRAY TAPE BEEN USED TO MAINTAIN LID AND LID LINER TOGETHER,HOWEVER TAPE IS BROKEN AND DIRTY WITH DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID LID AND LID LINER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ICE MACHINE WITH A BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES AT MAIN KITCHEN WITHOUT END CAPS. MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL PLATES AND CUP INSIDE FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK: FRONT AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SERVING COUNTER,IN THE KITCHEN BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER INTERIOR LID BROKEN AND RE-TAPED OVER AND OVER WITH GRAY TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE THE UNUSED OVEN,KEEP IT CLEAN. OBSERVED GREASE DANGLING FROM RIM OF THE FLAT GRILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE,TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND CORNERS REMOVE DEBRIS AND FOOD BUILD-UP

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL HOLE ON CEILING WALL ABOVE THE WIRE SHELF BY THE HOOD.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE END CAPS TO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE PREP COOLER, TOP PART.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS.

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 DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER 3COMP./HAND WASH SINK,AND AT CORNER OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN,ALSO AT FRONT UNDER COUNTER.

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 REPAIR BURNT TILES ON WALL BY GRILL UNDER HOOD.

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 REPAIR FAUCET BASE AND HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT FEONT PREP AREA,AND FAUCETS DRIPPING CONSTANTLY AT 3COMP.SINK.

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 ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT ICE MACHINE AREA IN KITCHEN,AND MUST NOT USE ICE MACHINE TOP AS STORAGE DEVICE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH COVER FOR ICE SCOOP.