PUNTA CANA RESTAURANT INC.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR ON BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED DEEP CUTS WITH DIRT ON THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD SPILLS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND ON THE U-JOINT OF HAND WASH SINK IN THE BATHROOM AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-6-15. REPORT # 1441956. (31)FOUND ITEMS IN FREEZERS IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN. (35) FOUND THE WALLS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 41 FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE, FIRST FLOOR ELEVATED ROOM, AND OUTSIDE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090. FOOD WITH SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS REMOVED/REPLACED WITH CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS DURING INSPECTION. WALL NEAR 3COMPARTMENT SINK PAINTED WHERE CHIPPING PAINT EXISTED DURING INSPECTION. CLUTTER REMOVED FROM BASEMENT, FIRST FLOOR, AND OUTSIDE OF RESTAURANT AND PLACED INSIDE PICKUP FOR DISPOSAL DURING INSPECTION.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA COOLERS AND BASEMENT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERSAND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON GROUND ON REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVED COOLERS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/24/14 REPORT#1512226. (31)FOUND ITEMS IN FREEZERS IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN. (35) FOUND THE WALLS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 41 FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE, FIRST FLOOR ELEVATED ROOM, AND OUTSIDE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA COOLERS AND BASEMENT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED COOLERSAND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON GROUND ON REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVED COOLERS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND ITEMS IN FREEZERS IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE MATERIALS AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE CENTER STATION OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH HEAVY DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND HOLE IN RESTROOM WALL BY THE SINK NEAR THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE WALLS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE, FIRST FLOOR ELEVATED ROOM, AND OUTSIDE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found food items not properly dated in reach in freezers, must properly date food items in reach in freezer

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler fan guards not clean, need detailed cleaning.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors under storage shelving, heavy equipment in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, raw wood in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FREEZERS IN BASEMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST, EXTERIOR SURFACES UNDER GRILL, AND SLICER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.

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

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AROUND PREP TABLES. REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT WHERE HOLES OBSERVED. PROVIDE A WALL COVING IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL TWO HOLES IN WALL OF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.

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

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/REPLACE STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, MUST ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL AND BASE BOARDS VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER HAND SINK IN BASEMENT WASHROOM

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, STORAGE CLOSET AND OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A NEATER FASHION, DISCARDED ANY UNUSED ITEMS

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.FOUND MULTI-USE UTENSILS BEHIND FRON SERVICE COUNTER NOT PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED.

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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

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.FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BENEATH HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS.

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.FOUND HOLE ON LOWER WALL IN TOILET ROOM,SECTIONS OF WALL/CEILING NOT FINISHED ALONG TALL REACH IN FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

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.FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

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.FOUND UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN WITH HEAVY CUTS AND STAINS.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MOP SINK IN BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS,ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN FLOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN SAME AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN TOOL ROOM IN BASEMENT AND FLOORS IN FURNACE CLOSET IN DINING WITH DEBRIS.ALSO MUST REPAIR HOLE ON FLOOR IN TOILET ALONG WALLS,AND MISSING FLOOR TILE AT FRONT OF TOOL ROOM.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD WALLS,AND WALLS AT 3COMP.SINK AREAS AND WALL AT N.W OF HOOD WITH SPLASH OF FOODS OR STAINS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD ON LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT AT FRONT OF COOLER AND FREEZER.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED CUSTOMER GOING THRU.KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO USE EMPLOYEE TOILET,INSTRUCTED OWNER NOT TO ALLOW CUSTOMERS INTO FOOD PREP AREA.