RESTAURANT EL ASADOR

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: RAT DROPPINGS NOTED (OVER 30) IN BASEMENT. GAPS/HOLES ALONG WALLBASE NOTED IN SAME AREA AND CLUTTER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REMOVE CLUTTER AND SEAL ALL GAPS/HOLES. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (INVERTED, HANDLE UP).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SHELF LINING ON COUNTERTOPS AT BEVERAGE DISPENSING STATION. REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN WHEN STORED IN KNIFE RACK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL GAPS NOTED AT WALLBASE AND HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PIPE LEAKING UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR SAME. NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOR INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ITEMS AND ORGANIZE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER RACKS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE RACKS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP IS DIRTY AND HAS A BIG HOLE, REPAIR THIS AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH AND CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE BASEMENT WALLS ARE DAMAGED FROM RECENT FLOODING , REPAIR SO THEY ARE FREE OF DEFECTS, CLOSE THE CHIMMNEY CLEAN OUT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE ICE MACHINE LEAKS ON THE FLOOR, REMOVE THE WATER FROM THE FLOOR.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR A RETAIL FOOD OPERATION. MANAGER STATES THAT WATER WAS TURNED OFF BECAUSE LANDLORD DID NOT PAY THE WATER BILL. LANDLORD WENT TO PAY THE BILL BUT THE WATER DEPT SAID IT WOULD BE A COUPLE OF HOURS BEFORE WATER WOULD BE RESTORED. WATER WAS TURNED OFF ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES BEFORE MY INSPECTION BEGAN PER MANAGER. MUST RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO ESTABLISHMENT.

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. CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL AND SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DIRT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE AT END OF THREE COMP SINK, REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED.

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 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET INSIDE KITCHEN ON FLOOR AND 12 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM; MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE ESTABLISHMENT SERVICED PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. LAST PEST CONTROL REPORT DATED DEC. 15, 2011 MENTIONED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN SAME CLOSET AND TO SEAL HOLES MENTIONED BELOW.

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. CLEAN UPPER REAR INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL AND SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DIRT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18.

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. SEAL HOLE IN BOTTOM CORNER OF WALL IN KITCHEN BY REAR DOOR. REPLACE WALL TILE UNDER PAPER STORAGE SHELF IN KITCHEN. CEILING IN KITCHEN BY VENT AND WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR/ PEELING PAINT NEAR VENT AND WATER STAINED AREA ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER; REPAIR ALL.

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. PROVIDE SHEILDS FOR LIGHTS IN KITCHEN WITHOUT THEM; PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHTS WITH SHEILDS WITHOUT THEM. TWO LIGHTS NOT WORKING; REPLACE BULBS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE AT END OF THREE COMP SINK, REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN BASEMENT IN FAR REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF STANDING MOP WATER; REMOVE AND STORE MOPHEAD UPWARD TO DRY IN CLOSET.

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 & BULK FOOD STORAGE 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.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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 GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS,HOOD,GRILL TABLE,FRYER,VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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 FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,BASEMENT.MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

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 MOLDED WALLS & CEILING IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET,MISSING WALL BASE NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & LOOSE WALLBASE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,STAINED CEILING TILES IN FURNANCE ROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

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 WATER LINE OF WATER FOUNTAIN NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FREEZERS.REACH IN COOLERS.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHROOMS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST CONTRACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL AND PROVIDE LOG BOOK UPON REINSPECTION.

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF - Comments: All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE INSIDE RECEPTACLES, PROPERLY COVERED.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY CERTIFICATE OR DOCUMENTATION, MUST ENROLL, AND/OR PROVIDE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR ENROLLMENT LETTER.

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 SEAL WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND AT FRONT JUICE BAR AREA.

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; COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, COUNTERS AND 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 THRU-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING 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 REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, REPAIR KITCHEN CEILING/PAINT, AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING WHERE NEEDED, TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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 AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE EQUIPMENT AT BOTH PREP AREAS, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE MOP CLOSET.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS UNDER HOOD IN KITCHEN.

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