FIESTA DEL SUR

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up from air gap. Instructed to detail clean drainline and grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drainage water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Food inside coolers 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 use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exposed hand sink installed next to prep table in rear prep area. Instructed to install shield between hand sink and prep table. Gaskets worn on rear walk-in cooler door. Instructed to replace gaskets. Storage shelves under prep tables not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Interior ice machine panel, can opener, storage shelves and interior of coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor not maintained in prep area. Instructed to detail clean along wallbase and under/behind equipment and replace damaged floor tile.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulb under exhaust hood in front and rear and steamer not shielded. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs or light covers.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Drainline under three compartment sink right side leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Walk-in cooler condensation line not properly draining. Instructed to have condensation line connected to drain.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not visible or provided in several coolers. Instructed to provided thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or containers.

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. NOTED PLASTIC BAG USED TO STORE FOOD AT STEAM TABLE. MUST USED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER AND LID.-----INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WORN-OUT CAULKING, CLEAN AND RE CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK (BOTH) IN FRONT PREP AREA.------INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND IN BASEMENT. (NOTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION).

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 AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.----- NOTED GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AT HOOD/EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN), FOOD STAIN AT CEILING TILE ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GRAFFITI SIGNS (CLEAN AND MAINTAIN) ON WALLS, DOOR FRAMES AND CABINET INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN (CUSTOMER) WASHROOM.

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. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED AT HOOD/EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT COOKING AREA, REAR COOKING AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LEAKY (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMP. SINK. NOTED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK OR REMOVE THE SAID TOILET ROOM AND ALSO MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

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. NOTED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COOLER, FRYER, FREEZER ETC.) STORED AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND REORGANIZE USABLE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING AND TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.