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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 75 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FOOD DISPLAY SHELVES(CAN JUICE & CEREAL),DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,MILK WALK IN COOLER,MEAT WALK IN COOLER ALONG WALL BASES,REAR SIDE STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASES,IN DOOR WAY OF UNUSED FRONT TAQUERIA,1- DEAD DECAYED MICE ON FLOOR AT DOOR WAY OF FRONT TAQUERIA,2- ON BASEMENT FLOOR.BOTH FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD MICE,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/21/11.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #547547 7/11/11 NOT CORRECTED.#32 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON CHEST FREEZER,SURFACES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA.#33 MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI AREA,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,SOILED WASTE STORAGE BINS IN WALK IN COOLER,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COVER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,BASEMENT FLOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT & HOLE IN BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR.#35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.#38 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER.#41 MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR,REPLACE & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR(SMALL CONTAINERS OF MILK),DAMAGED TOILET TANK LID.

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.MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF CARDBOARD BALOR & INSIDE GARBAGE CANS,UNUSED TAQUERIA AREA SINKS,EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER.

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.MUST PROVIDE LIGHTS IN BASEMENT & END CAPS IN MEAT DISPLAY UNIT.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL CONTAINERS OF LARD ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,BROKEN GLASS ON TAQUERIA NORTH WEST ENTRY DOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA,SURFACES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,FOIL FROM PIPES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI AREA,GRINDER,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,SOILED WASTE STORAGE BINS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COVER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,BASEMENT FLOOR & REMOVE WATER & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT & HOLES IN BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM ,CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT DOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector 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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,SLOW DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector 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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN BASEMENT .

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2 BAGS OF RICE & 1 BAG OF BEANS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED INTO BY RODENTS & EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON BAGS & SHELVING UNIT ON DISPLAY SHELF AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT WAS REMOVED & DISCARDED.APPX. 13LBS. $20.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS MEAT & MILK WALK IN COOLERS ON FLOOR,PALLETS,ON LEDGE OF INSIDE CARD BOARD COMPACTOR,ON FLOOR & PALLETS IN BOTH REAR STORAGE AREAS,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,TAQUERIA PREP & STORAGE AREA,PRODUCE WRAPPING STATION SHELVING UNIT,ON DISPLAY SHELF NEAR COOKING OIL,CAN JUICES,YARN DISPLAY,BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND CLUTTER,SCATTERED ON TOP OF UNUSED SHELVING UNITS .ALSO 2 DEAD DECAYED MICE ON TRAP & ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT.MORE THAN 15 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,MORE THAN 10 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON BANANAS & OTHER FRUIT ON PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT.FRONT & NORTH WEST DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING.NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE INSIDE OF LOGBOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,DEAD RODENTS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/24/11.

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.MUST LABEL CONTAINERS OF LARD ON DISPLAY FOR SALE.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON CHEST FREEZER,WORN CUTTING BOARDS,BROKEN GLASS ON TAQUERIA NORTH WEST ENTRY DOOR. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN DELI AREA,SURFACES IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,FOIL FROM PIPES IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SIGN FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI AREA,GRINDER,UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLERS,ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,SOILED WASTE STORAGE BINS IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT & COVER.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

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.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT & UNDER ALL DISPLAY SHELVES,BASEMENT FLOOR & REMOVE WATER & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME DAMAGED & LOOSE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT & HOLES IN BASEMENT CONCRETE FLOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.

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.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS & TRIM ,CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT DOOR IN REAR AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

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.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN MEAT WALK IN COOLER,SLOW DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING SUMP PUMP LID.

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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREAS.MUST REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN BASEMENT .

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. MUST REPAIR BROKEN GLASS DOOR ON DISPLAY MEAT COOLER AND DOOR HANDLES, SAME COOLER; ALSO MUST SEAL RUSTY LEGS ON MEAT CUTTING TABLES AND SEAL WOOD SHELVING THRU-OUT PREMISES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; STORAGE AND DISPLAY SHELVES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICERS AND COUNTER IN KITCHEN.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND SEAL CEMENT FLOOR AT MEAT CUTTING AREA AND REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT.

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. MUST SEAL RUSTY WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND REPLACE MISSING FILTER UNDER HOOD IN MAIN KITCHEN.

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. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE KITCHEN 3PART SINK FAUCET, MEAT AREA EXPOSED SINK FAUCET AND PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION FOR WASHROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.