ALEX CAFE/TORTA FUTBOLERAS

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: TORTAS WITH HAM, CUT LETTUCE AND CUT TOMATOES FOUND SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 59.1F. CUT LETTUCE FOUND AT 48.9F IN REFRIGERATED PREP COOLER IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA. DICED HAM SITTING IN CONTAINER ON TOP OF UNCOVERED SLICED HAM IN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AT 49.9F IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATED UNITS AND BE MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 40 SANDWICHES(20LB VALUED AT $50)DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WASH HER HANDS WITH WATER AND NO SOAP IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST WASH HANDS IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USING HOT WATER AND SOAP.ALSO OBSERVED AFTERNOON COOK HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS(TOMATOES AND LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS, MUST USE GLOVES, UTENSILS OR TISSUE PAPER WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FOUND ON LID IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF RECEPTACLE CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROVIDED AT THE START OF THE INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED(PORK, BEEF, TORTAS, BEANS) AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING AGENT USED ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 8-31-15 ON REPORT# 1566973 NOT CORRECTED:-32- OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CARDBOARDS BEING REUSED AS A LINING FOR THE GRILL AND UNDER TWO PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR OR SHELF LINING IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH A PAN UNDERNEATH CATCHING ACTIVE DRIPPING WATER FROM THE CONDENSOR, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF A THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BUCKET FULL OF STANDING WATER BY THE FURNANCE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-33- OBSERVED ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (2 GRILLS, 2 FRYERS, MEAT SLICER AND A MICROWAVE) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED GASKETS IN SAID REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-34-OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS (UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS.-35-OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-40- OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE ACCURATE TEMPERATURES OF HOT OR COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.-45- FOOD HANDLER REQUIRWMENT NOT MET 7-42-090 NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY LID ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR, ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT, EXTERIORS AND NOZZLES ON DRINK DISPENSERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE ALL STAINED AND UNCLEAN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR EXHAUST IN WASHROOM. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILLS AND DEEP FRYERS) MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE HOODS IN ALL PREP AREAS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED A BICYCLE STORED IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA, MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN A NON FOOD PREP OR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE'S PURSE SITTING ON PREP TABLE WITH FOOD ITEMS IN REAR PREP AREA, ALL PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: LARGE ICE SCOOP IN MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREA IMPROPERLY STORED IN A UNSANITARY OPEN CONTAINER. ICE SCOOP STORED IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE UNCOVERED IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. ICE SCOOPS MUST PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN CONTAINERS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS(MOTHER AND CHILD ENTER FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTRUCT CUSTOMERS TO USE WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM(CUSTOMERS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED 16 MEXICAN SANDWICHES (TORTAS) PREPARED WITH BREAD, BEANS, MAYO, LETTUCE, SLICED TOMATO, AND ONION BEING HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALL SANDWICHES BETWEEN 78.0F-78.8F. OBSERVED 1 1/2 LBS OF DICED TOMATOES AT 58.5F IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. TOTAL OF 5 LBS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD VALUE AT $25. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED TWO EXPOSED HANDS SINKS WITHOUT SOAP. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND WASHBOWLS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND CARDBOARDS BEING REUSED AS A LINING FOR THE GRILL AND UNDER TWO PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD AS A FLOOR OR SHELF LINING IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH A PAN UNDERNEATH CATCHING ACTIVE DRIPPING WATER FROM THE CONDENSOR, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF A THREE DOOR PREP COOLER, LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BUCKET FULL OF STANDING WATER BY THE FURNANCE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (2 GRILLS, 2 FRYERS, MEAT SLICER AND A MICROWAVE) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED GASKETS IN SAID REFRIGERATORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS (UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT) IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE ACCURATE TEMPERATURES OF HOT OR COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES AND BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ATTACHED GREASE TRAY OF GRILL, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, MOTORS AND ALL ATTACHED HARDWARE OF COOLERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: LIVE ROACHES (4) NOTED UNDER COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. FRONT DOUBLE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED INBETWEEN DOORS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND NO DAYLIGHT TO BE SEEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WORN WITH DEEP, DARK STAINS. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP: SIDES OF FLAT TOP GRILL, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ATTACHED GREASE TRAY OF GRILL, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, MOTORS AND ALL ATTACHED HARDWARE OF COOLERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR OF CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, CRACKED, ROTTING TILES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2/18/14 REPORT 1305506 NOT CORRECTED: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, WHICH CONTAINS SERVICE RECEIPTS, DIAGRAM OF FACILITY, AND COPY OF PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL. MGR PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK BY END OF INSPECTION. INSTD TO HAVE UP TO DATE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE ON SITE OR AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, WHICH CONTAINS SERVICE RECEIPTS, DIAGRAM OF FACILITY, AND COPY OF PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO CLEAN , SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME OR REPLACE. CONDENSOR LINE LEAKING AT FRONT PREP COOLER CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF UNIT. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR SIDES AND DOORS OF ALL COOLERS, AND SINKS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROPER STOPPERS MISSING FOR FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME. LEAK AT REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INTERNAL THERMOMETER MISSING FOR PREP COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE WHEELS AND CASTERS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND CAN OPENER ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS SOME WATER AND FOOD STAINS, CLEAN THE CEILINGS AND CHECK FOR A LEAK OR CONDENSATION ABOVE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE ICE SCOOP IS STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH FOO DEBRIS INSIDE; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE SCOOP AND HOLDER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH GRILLS IN FRONT AND MIDDLE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN SHELF CONNECTED TO TABLE THAT GRILL SITS ON. CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTRIORS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

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. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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. REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING IN REAR PREP AREA CORNER. CLEAN WALLS AND PIPES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

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 LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.LABLE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR.

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 GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS,REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,PEELING PAINT ON COUNTER TOP SURFACE.

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 FILTERS AT HOOD,GRILL TABLE,VENTILATION VENTS,MICROWAVES,DEEP FRYERS.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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 CLOSE OPEN VENTILATION VENT IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN CUT FRUIT & BULK ICE CREAM PREP AREA OR REMOVE OPEN FOOD FROM AREA.PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING MONEY AND RETURNING TO PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, [TACOS] AND NOT WASHING HIS HANDS. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A CRITICAL.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE, MOP SINK AND MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED 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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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 AT MAIN KITCHEN BEHIND 3PART, 2PART, AND MOP SINKS.

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 MAIN KITCHEN 3PART SINK FAUCET.

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 WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.