BIG STAR MARISCOS

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR AND SIDE DOORS, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING, MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT UP

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT

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. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL OF LADIES BATHROOM STALLS

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LOCKER SPACE FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGING TO BE STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY

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. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT, AND STOPPED UP 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, SINK NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME

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. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT BARS,SUPPLY BAR GUN LINES SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAINS ALSO FOUND RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER.

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.FOUND LARGE AMOUNTS OF MOLD INSIDE ICE MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION-MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE SAID EQUIPMENT,NOTIFY THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF SOUTH BAR,APPROXIMATELY 3 LIVE ROACHES BENEATH HOT WATER TANK ON FLOOR DRAIN ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,KEEP FLOORS DRY,REMOVE CLUTTER,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED,RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

* 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 CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers.FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED,NO PREVIOUS HEALTH INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

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.ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN KITCHEN MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT BARS,SUPPLY BAR GUN LINES SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAINS ALSO FOUND RUSTED SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER HOUSING,BAR GUNS AT BARS,DEEP FRYERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,SHELVINGS,DISHWASHING EQUIPMENTS ETC. REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.

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.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING,FLOOR DRAINS.

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.FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN.

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.TOILET ROOMS MUST BE VENTED AS REQUIRED.

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.CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.