MARISCOS LAS ISLITAS

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES (ONLY ZEROX VOID COPIES) WHEN PREMISES IS COOKING FISH, ANS SERVING RAW OYSTERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE MENS RESTROOM FRONT HAND SINK AT 50.*F WATER, AND IN THE LADIES RESTROOM 91.7*F, AND 115.3*F WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TEMPERATURE MUST BE 100*F, IN THE MIXING VALUE OR COMBINATION FACUET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSEALED CERAMIC DRINKING CUPS(8) AT BAR AREA, ALSO OBSERVED (9) SMALL BOWLS WITH OUT THE WORDS ON THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE NEED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CUPS, AND BOWLS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION 60 REPEAT.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2243879 12/27/2018.#58 PA 100-0367 NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE & TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HRS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON SITE TO MEASURE FOOD ACCURACY ON HOT & COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN CALIBRATION AND ACCESSIBILITY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO USE COMMON FOOD NAMES AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FOR KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND KEEP THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW FISH STORED OVER SALAD AND RAW SHRIMP STORED OVER COOKED SOUP IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO CORRECTLY STORE TCS AND RTE FOODS IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A PINK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECT AREAS OF THE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 3 LBS OF HOMEMADE SALSA STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA, 56F, VALUED AT $20. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE & TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HRS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS ON SITE TO MEASURE FOOD ACCURACY ON HOT & COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN CALIBRATION AND ACCESSIBILITY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LABELS ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO USE COMMON FOOD NAMES AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN SMALL STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 3-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FOR KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND KEEP THE CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CRITICAL VIOLATION FROM REPORT#2129228 12/14/17 NOT CORRECTED #14-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES , 3- DOOR PREP COOLER MOTOR AND MOTOR BEHIND BAR ,IN CLOSET AND NEAR AND ON LOWER LEDGE OF HOT WATER TANK,WAIT STATION AREA TABLE.ALSO REAR DINING AREA DOOR HAS AN APPX"3/4" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/18/17.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA AND NEAR ICE MACHINE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WALK WAY TO MAIN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT#2117025 12/11/17 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND POP COOLER IN DINING AREA,ON FLOOR IN WAIT STATION AREA,UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES ,LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART, 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT MOTOR ,CASHIER BOOTH,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER NEAR STAGE AND CLOSET.ALSO REAR DINING AREA DOOR HAS AN APPX"3/4" ALONG BOTTOM.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW OR RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/14/17(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 4- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND UNDERSIDE GAPS AND INSIDE OF OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/14/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:45 A.M. WITHOUT VALID IDENTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION ALONG WITH CERTIFICATE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,CEVICHE,RICE,OCTOPUS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES (SERIOUS 7-38-012)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS ,CAN OPENER BLADE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA AND NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WALK WAY TO MAIN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADD AN EXSTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE PIPE AT ICE MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM DINING AREA NEAR STAGE AND CLOSET.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP COOLERS,ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,ON FLOOR IN WAIT STATION AREA,UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLERS IN DINING AREA,CASHIER BOOTH,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER NEAR STAGE AND CLOSET.ALSO REAR DINING AREA DOOR HAS AN APPX"3/4" ALONG BOTTOM.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW OR RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/7/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS ,CAN OPENER BLADE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA AND NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WALK WAY TO MAIN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ADD AN EXSTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE PIPE AT ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM DINING AREA NEAR STAGE AND CLOSET.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A EXCESSIVELY LARGE POT WITH APPX. 20LBS. OF COOKED VEGETABLES SOUP AT 46.1F STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 20LBS.$50. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY WAITRESS.OBSERVED WAITRESS REMOVE TOSTADAS FROM A BAG AND PLACE THEM IN A BASKET WITH BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE GLOVES AND OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED SEVERAL PLASTIC BOTTLES,PLASTIC BAGS,CARRY-OUT CONTAINERS,APRON INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND NO SOAP AND TOWELS ALSO.COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IS STRIPPED AND SPINNING AROUND AND NO COLD WATER RUNNING FROM FAUCET,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP COOLERS,ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,ON FLOOR IN WAIT STATION AREA,UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLERS IN DINING AREA,CASHIER BOOTH,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER NEAR STAGE AND CLOSET.ALSO REAR DINING AREA DOOR HAS AN APPX"3/4" ALONG BOTTOM.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW OR RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/7/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,CEVICHE,RICE,OCTOPUS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE FOOD MANGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION P.P.M. AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING STALL DOOR LOCKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN FREEZER,GLASS REACH IN COOLERS FAN GUARD COVERS ,CAN OPENER BLADE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA AND NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR HOT WATER TANK,STAINED CEILING TILES IN WALK WAY TO MAIN PREP AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST ADD AN EXSTENSION FROM DRAIN LINE PIPE AT ICE MACHINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM DINING AREA NEAR STAGE AND CLOSET.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. THE RELIEF VALVE FOR THE HOT WATER TANK IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIPPING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1989850 ON 2/28/17 NOT CORRECTED: 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1975609 ON 11/17/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED FROZEN FISH SITTING IN A CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER ON TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD AND A SIDE OF FROZEN BEEF STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BY RUNNING COLD WATER BELOW 70F OR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP AT 140F) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2/28/17 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 29 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1975609 ON 11/17/16 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS IN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE. OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. THE RELIEF VALVE FOR THE HOT WATER TANK IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIPPING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED BAGS OF OCTOPUS IN STANDING WATER IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SHRIMP AND FISH IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS OF STANDING WATER SITTING ON TOP OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BY RUNNING COLD WATER BELOW 70F OR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE AT 175.3F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1975609 ON 11/17/16 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. 45 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS IN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS WITH A HANDLE. OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH RESTROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR. THE RELIEF VALVE FOR THE HOT WATER TANK IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIPPING WATER ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, RICE) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED, AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE 55 MINUTES AFTER THE START OF THE RE-INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1971204 DATED ON 11/10/16 45 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD WITH TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED BACKSPLASH IN POOR REPAIR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.