BIG STAR MARISCOS

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS (COOKED BLACK BEANS, COOKED POBLANO PEPPERS, SALSA, BURGER SAUCES ETC.) STORED PAST THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE IN THE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE COOLERS AND DISCARD THEM OR USE THEM BY THE USE BY DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS BEING WASHED AND SANITIZED INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED 7/7/2023. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 1:45-2:05 PM WHILE TCS ITEMS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL AND CEVICHE WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE, AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAITON 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER TO CHECK THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE ON THE HGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 BURNT-OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DIRT THE EDGES OF THE BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (120F) AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOR A HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST REACH A MINIMUM OF 180F AT ALL TIMES. DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE) TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES, UTENSILS, AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL THE MACHINE IS REPAIRED AND THE TAG HAS BEEN REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, CONDENSER, AND WALLS OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE & DRY STORAGE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, LIQUID BUILDUP, AND DUST/DIRT DEBRIS BUILDUP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE PIPES AND LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.