COUSIN'S GRILL

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING STOPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION. MUST REPAIR/REPLCE AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN A GOOD REPAIR.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2401669 ON09/25/2020. #55.OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56. OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN DIRECTLY ABOVE REFRIGERATOR SOUTH WALL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #56. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING DUSTS DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS/KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) STORED INSIDE THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR: OBSERVED RICE AT 59.3 F,STEAK AT 52.9 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 13#'S OF FOOD WORTH $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. – COS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP UTENSIL FOR ICE MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE PREP TABLE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING UTILITY MOP SINK(WASH ROOM).MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE HANGING DUSTS DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN DIRECTLY ABOVE REFRIGERATOR SOUTH WALL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINED AT 49.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(GROUND PORK AND RICE) BEING STORED INSIDE OF SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER TO BE AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COLDING HOLDING UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH. PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] or fax: 312.746.4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN ABOVE MENTIONED COLD HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 2 BAGS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 47.8, 2 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 59.4F, AND 1/2 LB OF MEAT AT 47.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT ESTIMATES THE VALUE OF 6LBS OF FOOD TO BE $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVE BLACK AND PINK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INTERIOR ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION LOCATED AT IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005 (A)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS SHELF LINER/COVERS FOR CUP HOLDER AT FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERS INSIDE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,CHEST FREEZER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND STEAM TABLE.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON REAR DOOR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT 115.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED POTATOES 128.9F,2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 137.2F,2LBS. COOKED ALCAPURRIAS CON CARNE 131.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.5LBS.$19.35.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GLASS REACH IN COOLER,LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET,CHEST FREEZER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND STEAM TABLE.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD ON REAR DOOR.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD IN THE UP RIGHT FREEZER IN NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, USING GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD GRADE BAGGIES,ZIPLOC.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN FREEZER, ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CHOPPER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT CEILING TILES WATER DAMAGED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN FRONT LIGHT SHIELDS, AND FRONT CEILING VENTS OVER THE FRONT HAND SINK. RECAULK THE WALL AROUND THE REAR HAND SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED FREEZER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CELING IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT. CLEAN WALL UNDER REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.