PALETERIA JUAREZ

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, SEE BELOW, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: STAINED CEILING TILE IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING PIPES UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, IDPH’S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED,

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE SELLING FLOOR ON THE EAST WALL; REATTACH COVING. OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT NEAR UTILITY SINK; REPLACE WHEN WORK COMPLETED TO LEAKING PIPE (SEE VIO #38).

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR OF BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM ONE PIPE IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE UTILITY SINK. PIPE IS CONNECTED TO PLUMBING UPSTAIRS (WASHROOM); REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BURNERS AND A LARGE POT IN BASEMENT AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AS EQUIPMENT OF THIS NATURE MUST BE PROPERLY VENTED AND LOCATED IN A FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: PRE-PACKAGED ICE CREAM CUPS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY DO SO.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT OUT IN BASEMENT BY UTILITY SINK. REPAIR SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER/UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE. EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STOED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE TOPS OF THE BASEMENT FREEZERS ARE DIRTY AND SOME OF THE FREEZERS HAVE A FROST BUILDUP, DEFROST AND CLEAN THE CHEST FREEZERS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE PRODUCT SINK FAUCET IS MISSING THE END FITTING, REPLACE THE FITTING SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLED SUGAR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE REAR YARD AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL PERSONS IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: Inspector 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.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS & POISON IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM VANITY & BASEMENT.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT & REAR DOORS,GARAGE DOORS.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Inspector Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSES FROM ICE CREAM MACHINE & CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH WATER VALVES & BACKFLOW DEVICE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector 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 THROUGHOUT & STAIRS LEADING TO OUT SIDE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES,WALL TILES,WALL TRIM,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES,MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.

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 SOAP & TOWEL AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM.

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.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS & POISON IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM VANITY & BASEMENT.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT & REAR DOORS,GARAGE DOORS.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSES FROM ICE CREAM MACHINE & CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH WATER VALVES.

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 TORN SCREEN ON SCREEN DOOR,DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,CHEST FREEZERS,DAMAGED FAN GUARD COVER & INTERIOR PANEL IN 3- DOOR COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON SAME COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM HANDLES ON PALETAS MACHINE,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.HOLE & DAMAGED DOORS ON TOILET ROOM & BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.

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 ALL CHEST FREEZERS,COOLERS,WINDOW SILLS,MOP SINK BASIN,STORAGE SHELVES.

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 THROUGHOUT & STAIRS LEADING TO OUT SIDE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

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 MISSING & DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES,WALL TILES,WALL TRIM,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES,MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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.ALL CHEST FREEZERS.

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.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN WINDOW SILLS IN PREP ARE,OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA,BASEMENT STORAGE,STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE BASEMENT.