LOS FAROLES AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AT THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. EXCESSIVE TRASH OVERFLOWING,CONTAINER NOT COVERED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AT THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS(STOVE).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS/FREZZERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. EXCESSIVE TRASH OVERFLOWING,CONTAINER NOT COVERED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AT THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS(STOVE).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS/FREZZERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED I.E. EXCESSIVE TRASH OVERFLOWING,CONTAINER NOT COVERED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND GARBAGE CONTAINER MUST BE COVERED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AT THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOIL LINERS ON KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS(STOVE).INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS/FREZZERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE IN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 DOOR STAND-UP KITCHEN COOLER NOT FUNCTIONING. AT THIS TIME,NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER. THERE IS ENOUGH REFRIGERATION UNITS TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURES. THE COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD AT KITCHEN PREP TABLE WORNED OUT,WITH DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. STORING FOODS IN GROCERY CARRYOUT BAGS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS FOR PROPER STORAGE OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: ALL COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS,STORAGE SHELVINGS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,DRY GOODS STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIORS OF SINKS AND IN COOLERS NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMP SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, STOVE TOP, INTERIOR OF COOLERS SHELVES, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE HEAVY FOOD BUILT-UP.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INISDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARD NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, STOVE TOP, STEAM TABLE, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP TABLE AND STORAGE SHLEVES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE HEAVY FOOD BUILT-UP.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES INCLUDING UNUSED ICE MACHINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Exterior of cooking equipment, prep tables and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO STORAGE REACH IN COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FRONT SERVING AREA SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS THRU-OUT DINING AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.