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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 DOOR SALSA PREP COOLER IN THE SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE CHLORINE LEVEL WAS 0PPM AND THE FINAL RINSE WAS NOT REACHING OVER 100F. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IN THE INTERIOR OF SAID ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 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 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND ON THE WALLS BY THE BAR AREA. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; 15 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE, 10 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE UNUSED TORTILLA MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 5 RODENT DROPPING UNDER THE TORTILLA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER FOR THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559828 DATED JULY 2, 2015; VIOLATION #38 - INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 DOOR SALSA PREP COOLER IN THE SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF SALSA BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE ICE SCOOP HANDLE DIRECTLY ON THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN BAR AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, BAR, AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN BAR AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, BAR, AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, FINAL RINSE AT 122F-153F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FINAL RINSE AT 180F. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN BAR AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, BAR, AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES INSIDE OF THE DINING ROOM AND PREP AREA AND DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES 4 ON BACK WALL IN KITCHEN NEAR THE EXIT DOOR AND IN THE DINING ROOM AND PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE ARE 1/2" GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL EXIT DOORS AND ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.A PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,WALK-IN-COOLER, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BLENDER EXTERIOR, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES,CUTTING BOARDS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND WALLS, FLOOR OF THE WASHROOMS AND RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE BAR AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE DOOR FRAME TO THE STORAGE AREA. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS. MUST CAULK AND SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STORED ARTICLES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND THE REAR AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MEATS IN WALK IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGE TILE IN WOMEN TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE TILE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER HOSE CONNECTED TO WATER SPOUT UNDER EXPOSE HAND SINK. MUST DISCONTINUE TO CONNECT WATER HOSE TO WATER SPOUT UNTIL A BACK FLOW PREVENT DEVICE IS INSTALL ON WATER SPOUT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH THREE COMP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED.

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. NEED TO REPLACE THE TWO CUTTING BOARDS BOTH ARE OLD WITH DEEP GROVES IN THEM. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZER IS THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.

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. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE.

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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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. SEAL THE LARGE HOLES IN THE EAST WALL IN PREP AREA AROUND THE ELECTRIC BOX AND PIPES SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP.