90 MILES CUBAN CAFE

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: - OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN THE WALK IN COOLER-FOUND 5LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 51.8F AND 1/2LB OF COOKED RICE AT 47.9F; IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN- 2LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 48.7F, 1LB OF TUNA AT 51.8F, 1LB OF COOKED YUCA AT 48.8F, 2.5 LBS OF HAM CROQUETAS AT 48.2F, 2LBS OF BEEF EMPANADAS AT 48.0F, 2.5LBS OF CHICKEN EMPANADAS AT 48.4F, 2LBS OF CHORIZO EMPANADAS AT 48.1F, 2LBS OF MOZZARELLA EMPANADAS AT 49.3F, 2LBS OF SHRIMP EMPANADAS AT 47.8F, AND 2LBS OF VEGETABLE EMPANADAS AT 48.0F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW OR 135F OR ABOVE. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS WITH A STATED VALUE OF $120. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: - FOUND NO REMINDER ON FACILITY'S MENUS FOR APPLICABLE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: - OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS AND/OR IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: - FOUND FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: - FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: - FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Observed the basement prep area hand sink inaccessible due to a large pan resting over the basin. Observed the patio hand sink inaccessible due to a dump filter in sink to catch straws and drink garnishes. Instructed facility to maintain all hand sinks accessible at all times. Facility removed said items during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed cardboard being used as shelving liners in the basement prep area. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed cardboard on the floor in the large 1st floor kitchen. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. Observed broken/missing floor tiles in the large kitchen near the hot hold line. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the basement prep area floor to be rough. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Observed food debris and oil accumulated on the floor in the large kitchen under and around all equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 157.5F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD 15LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $60.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HANDSOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT AL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDSOAP DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAR WATER COMING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND FOUL ODOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON VENTILATION FAN COVER INSIDE FRONT BAR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO BE IMPROPER:-WALK IN COOLER-48.3F,SERVICE PREP COOLER 51.3F AND WALK IN FREEZER 28.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS READING 40F AND BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND 0F FOR FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE REAR AND WALK IN FREEZER: EMPANADAS (5#) 51.6F, CHICKEN (30#) 48.0F, EGGS (25#) 50.2F, VARIOUIS HAM PRODUCTS (46#) 46.3F-49.1F, MEDIA NOCHE(HAM AND PORK SANDWICHES 18#)54.1F, SALMON (2#) 46.7F, RICE AND BEANS (10#) 45.3F. SKIRT STEAK (50#) 46.7F, WHITE AND YELLOW RICE (40#) 48.9-49.1F, PROVOLONE CHEESE (20#) 49.0F, AMERICAN CHEESE (20#) 48.2F, CUT LETTUCE (5#) 51.1F, TUNA (2#) 48.8F, SOY (2#) 48.3F, PROK STEW (2#) 46.7F BRISKET (20#) (46.7) MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF ABOVE PRODUCTS, APPROX 278# WORTH $3500 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. NOTED OTHER EMPLOYEE, WHILE WEARING GLOVES, CRACK 2 RAW EGGS AND CHANGE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MUST ALSO WASH HANDS AFTER EACH CHANGE OF GLOVES AND WHEN CHANGING TASK OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010.

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING (SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1442088 DATED 8/21/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#31)OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.#32)OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.#43)OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. NOTED A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARDS AT THE SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARS AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN POOR REAPIR IN REAR UTENSIL WASHING/PREP AREAS, BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ACCUMULATED DUST ON DINING ROOM AND PREP AREA CEILING AND WALL VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE...NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED LEAKAGE AT ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A PIPE DRAINING INSIDE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REDIRECT ALL DRAINS INTO THE FLOOR DRAINS. NO EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR HAVE WINDOW THAT IS OPENABLE AND SCREENED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BUCKETS, BUS TUBS ETC. STORED IN OUTSIDE PATIO/GANGWAY AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL OUTSIDE STORED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

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

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING UNDER SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS. ALSO FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING UNDER SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.