TOLOTZIN MEXICAN CUISINE

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE AND ALSO ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-8-16,REPORT #1948973 #34-CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE #41-UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. #45-NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. TODAY 6-26-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BAKED BEANS, CHICKEN TACOS, STEAK,ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. MANAGER CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED EXPIRED ON 12/15/15.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SINK TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE AT ALL TIMES AND PREVENT FUTURE PLUMBING ISSUES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS/PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN ONSITE.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS 56.8F BY MY THERMOMETER AND 58F BY THEIR INTERNAL THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. ONCE FIXED, PLEASE FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-8040 OR EMAIL US AT [email protected]. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED IN THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR: CHICKEN FAJITA AT 56.4F, STEAK AT 55.6F, AND PORK AT 55.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISACARDED 15# OF FOOD WORTH $75. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND UNCOOKED MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS DURING REFRIGERATION.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND SILVERWARE PLACED ON TOP OF THE NAPKINS AT EACH TABLE IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WRAP SILVERWARE TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,SWEEP AND MAINTAIN

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: : NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE PROPERLY TO SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS:WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT TEMP OF 53.8F.CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER/OWNER STATED "FOOD WAS COOKED LAST NIGHT" COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 3, VALUE #2.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,SWEEP AND MAINTAIN

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE PROPERLY TO SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS:WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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/DATE FOODS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

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. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATE TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR BY PREP HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC CRATE AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELF, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.