NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, RICE, BEANS, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK CURRENTLY IN USE IN REAR PREP AREA, NOT MAINTAINED, HOLE AT BOTTOM BASIN OF 1ST COMPARTMENT OF SINK, CAUSING WATER TO CONTINUOUSLY ACCUMULATE ON FLOOR. UNIT TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND INSTD TO USE DISHMACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS PITTED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR DRAIN UNDER STEAM TABLE. REPLACE SAME.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT IN PREP AREAS. REPLACE SAME.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER IN REAR, INTERIORS OF FREEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE IN REAR ON PREP TABLE, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA (SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK), FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND REPAIR DOOR TO LARGE ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA WHERE DAMP AND IN BASEMENT. SOME WATER LEAKS INTO BASEMENT FROM UPSTAIRS WHEN FLOORS ARE CLEANED; SEAL AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID LEAKING. PROVIDE COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN BASEMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER IN REAR, INTERIORS OF FREEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE IN REAR ON PREP TABLE, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA (SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK), FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND REPAIR DOOR TO LARGE ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA WHERE DAMP AND IN BASEMENT. SOME WATER LEAKS INTO BASEMENT FROM UPSTAIRS WHEN FLOORS ARE CLEANED; SEAL AREAS WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID LEAKING. PROVIDE COVERS FOR FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN BASEMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE REAR PREP KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED GASKETS AND THE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, REPAIR THE DOORS/GASKETS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT FLOORS ARE WET AND THE REAR BASEMENT FLOOR IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOORS IN ORDER TO HELP CONTROL CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY. THE MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR HAS A SMALL LEAK DRIPPING INTO THE BASEMENT, REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE REAR PREP KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED GASKETS AND THE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, REPAIR THE DOORS/GASKETS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT FLOORS ARE WET AND THE REAR BASEMENT FLOOR IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOORS IN ORDER TO HELP CONTROL CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY. THE MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR HAS A SMALL LEAK DRIPPING INTO THE BASEMENT, REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE COOKING HOODS HAVE MISSING SECTIONS OF FILTER, REPLACE MISSING SECTIONS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE BREAKFAST ITEMS IN THE EGG STATION AND THE MAIN KITCHEN SERVING LINE HAVE NO PREPARATION COOLERS, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INCLUDING PRE-COOKED CHORIZO SAUSAGE, SHREDDED BEEF AND SHELL EGGS, CHEESES, SHREDDED CHICKEN, DICED TOMATOES, CHOPPED LETTUCE IS STORED ON UNDRAINED ICE. ADEQUATE MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION MUST BE INSTALLED IN ORDER TO KEEP FOODS AT 40 F OR LESS IN A SANITARY MANNER EASILY ACCESSABLE TO THE KITCHEN SERVING LINE. FOOD NOT DISCARDED PER VIOLATION #03 IS BEING MOVED TO THE 3-DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE SERVING LINE OR WALK IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: APPROXIMATELY 20 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INCLUDING PRE-COOKED CHORIZO SAUSAGE, SHREDDED BEEF, CHEESES AND SHREDDED CHICKEN IS STORED ON UNDRAINED ICE AT 57-69 F. APPROXIMATELY $60.00 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR LESS.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: THE ICE MACHINE HAS A DARK SLIMY BUILDUP IN A BROKEN PLASTIC SECTION ABOVE THE ICE DOOR. THE MACHINE IS HEREBY TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL REPAIRED/REPLACED AND IS IN SANITARY CONDITION AND IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRIOR TO USE.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 25 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT AND BASEMENT STAIRWELL IN GAPS IN THE DRY STORE ROOM DOORWAY, WATER DAMAGED WALLS AND CEILINGS AND OPEN DRAINS. OVER 30 LIVE FLIES AND DRAIN FLIES WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND CONSULT WITH ORKIN PEST CONTROL AS THEY ARE DOCUMENTING NUMEROUS SIGHTINGS AND SOLUTIONS THAT NEED TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN ORDER TO REDUCE HARBORAGE.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PER THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #555364 DATED JANUARY 17, 2012 THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN FOUND AGAIN AT THIS TIME. (32) The cutting boards are stained and, the can opener is dirty; wash, rinse, sanitize and repair the cutting boards and can opener so they are in sanitary condition. (34) The floor tiles are missing and damaged under the meat grinder and the base boards are in poor repair with large gaps where food and water can get trapped, clean and repair the floors and base boards so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain. (36) The light shields are dirty and damaged or missing above the main hot line in the front kitchen, clean off the lighting and repair or replace the shields so there is a barrier between the glass bulbs and the food preparation area.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE POTS AND PANS ARE STORED RIGHT SIDE UP AND HAVE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE, INVERT AND AIR DRY THE POTS AND PANS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE REAR PREP KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM COOLERS HAVE DAMAGED GASKETS AND THE DOORS WILL NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, REPAIR THE DOORS/GASKETS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FRONT AND REAR BASEMENT FLOORS ARE WET AND THE REAR BASEMENT FLOOR IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND DRY THE FLOORS IN ORDER TO HELP CONTROL CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY. THE MAIN KITCHEN FLOOR HAS A SMALL LEAK DRIPPING INTO THE BASEMENT, REPAIR THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE BASEMENT CEILINGS HAVE LARGE SECTIONS OF WATER DAMAGED AND WET WOOD, REPAIR THE CEILINGS SO THEY ARE CLEAN AND DRY. REPLACE THE MOVED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IS NOT INTACT, REPAIR SO BULBS ARE SHIELDED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE COOKING HOODS HAVE MISSING SECTIONS OF FILTER AND DRIPPING GREASE BUILDUP, REPAIR AND CLEAN THE HOODS OF GREASE BUILDUP.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THE COFFEE CREAMER AND SALSA COOLER IN THE FRONT COUNTER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING AND EASY TO READ THERMOMETER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE THE BLACK GREASE BUILDUP LEADING UP FROM THE ALLEY TO THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR.

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. The clean food pans on the rear drying rack need to be inverted so they can properly air dry.

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. The cutting boards are stained, the can opener is dirty and the blade is damaged; wash, rinse, sanitize and repair the cutting boards and can opener so they are in sanitary condition.

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. The north walk in cooler has some ice buildup on the coil and the door has a piece of metal keeping the door from closing properly, repair the cooler door and defrost the coil.

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. The floor tiles are missing and damaged under the meat grinder and the base boards are in poor repair with large gaps where food and water can get trapped, clean and repair the floors and base boards so they are smooth, sanitary and easy to maintain.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: The light shields are dirty and damaged or missing above the main hot line in the front kitchen, clean off the lighting and repair or replace the shields so there is a barrier between the glass bulbs and the food preparation area.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE BEANS, SUGAR, SALT ECT. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR TILES MISSING IN THE PREP AND SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME. CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE LARGE FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING THE BEANS,SUGAR,SALT ECT. NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAME.

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. THE COVER OF THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND PIPES ABOVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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. THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA ARE VERY SLIPPERY WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CHANGE MOP HEADS OFTEN.

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. CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. THE FOLLOWING REMAINS AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY DECEMBER 29, 2010 OR LEGAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNUSED HAND WASH SINK IN UTILITY ROOM OR REMOVE SINK AND CAP OFF WATER SUPPLY. FOUND A HOSE SPRAYER BEING USED AT DISHMACHINE RINSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SPRAYER PROPERLY CONNECTED. MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINKS....METAL OR RUBBER STOPPERS. OWNER STATES THAT THEY WERE ORDERED AND IS WAITING FOR ARRIVAL OF STOPPERS.