EL CID TACOS #2

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-BEANS 48.5F, TACO BEEF 66.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4.5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (BEANS,CHICKEN,BEEF,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Noted food items stored in grocery bags inside chest freezers at the basement food storage area. instructed to store food items inside approved food grade containers. Also noted hand wash sink at the prep area next to a prep table with no splash guard. instructed to provide a splash guard for the sink. Must clean rusty shelves inside walk in cooler and shelve at the rear prep area, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Noted heavy ice build up inside upright freezer at the basement food storage area. instructed to defrost, clean and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Instructed to clean floors behind freezers at the basement food storage.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Noted leaking faucet at the rear 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 10 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN, BEEF, AND PORK), VALUED AT $100, FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.1F-48.9F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE AND TO MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL BULK AND PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND DIRT BUILDUP IN BAR SODA GUN DRAINS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON BACK OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH BAR AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (BEHIND UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Water sprayer at three compartment sink not properly installed. Instructed to install holder to have sprayer elevated above waterline.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) BAR SINK AND LEAKY (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME SINK.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Foods inside coolers and bulk storage containers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Exposed brick leading to second and second floor dining not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Water pressure low at men's toilet room handsink(hot) and bar exposed handsink(cold). Instructed to increase water pressure. Water sprayer at three compartment sink not properly installed. Instructed to install holder to have sprayer elevated above waterline.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside all coolers.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE DISHWARE AND ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY BOTTOMS OF SHELVINGS WHERE POTS/PANS ARE STORED USING A NOIN-TOXIC FINISH AND REPLACE BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS ALSO,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REAR KITCHEN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREA REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE THE MENS TOILET ROOM AND HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ALSO,THE BAR HOSE AT FRONT SERVICE BAR MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR BAR AREAS, AND MUST REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

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

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA AND PROVIDE THREE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK KITCHEN AREA

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.Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced,FOUND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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.FLOORS AT REAR UNDER-AROUND CHEST FREEZERS ARE DIRTY,MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.

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 SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND MULTI-USE POT/PAN STORAGE SHELVING AT REAR MUST REPAIR TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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 EXPOSED HANDSINK AT 2ND FLOOR BEHIND BAR SLOW DRAINING-MUST REPAIR.

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.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

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.OBSERVED SOILED FLOOR UNDER ROASTER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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.OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN BASEMENT, ALSO ONE LIGHT OUT UNDER HOOD REAR 1ST.FLOOR INSTRUCTRD TO REPLACE.