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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS RICE AND 25 LBS BEEF STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER RANGING BETWEEN 55.5-59.0F, APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES, 2.5 LBS PORK, 2LBS BEEF ALL STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F-51F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED MEXICAN SAUSAGE HANGING ON METAL RACK LOCATED IN MEAT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. NO APPROVED PROCESS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME AS REQUIRED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCRDED AT THIS TIME.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED MEXICAN SAUSAGE ON SITE AIR DRYING IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HACCP OR VARIANCE AS REQUIRED BY CODE. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WAS DISCARDED AT THE CLOSE OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION INFORMATION.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING DIARY (MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND THE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT OF THE DELI CASE WITH TORTILLA SHELLS ON TOP. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND SOME DISPLAY RACKS THROUGHOUT THE AISLES OF THE GROCERY STORE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBESRVED REAR VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS NEED TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH LARGE OVEN,FRYING POT,HOT HOLDING UNITS (CHICHARRONE,CARNITAS AND MENUDOS) ARE COOKED ON THE WEEKEND. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDATED LAB RESULTS FOR SPECIAL PROCESSING MEXICAN SAUSAGE.MUST PROVIDE UPDATE RESULTS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005).

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE NOR A MANAGER ON DUTY.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEANS, RICE,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:25 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH LARGE OVEN,FRYING POT,HOT HOLDING UNITS (CHICHARRONE,CARNITAS AND MENUDOS) ARE COOKED ON THE WEEKED.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OUTDATED LAB RESULTS FOR SPECIAL PROCESSING MEXICAN SAUSAGE.MUST PROVIDE UPDATE RESULTS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN A BOX OF ONIONS IN REAR STORAGE. 4- RAT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER AND 8- MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/15/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG LEFT TOP AND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GRILL & DEGREASER CLEANER BUCKETS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE (MASA)INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE ONLY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FAR LEFT LAST DOOR OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,LOOSE FAN GUARD COVER IN 1ST FL. MEAT DEPT WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN MEAT DEPT.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN 1ST FL. MEAT DEPT. WALK IN COOLER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET AT WOMEN'S HAND SINK.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN FLOOR IN MEAT DEPT,REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT, 1ST FL. MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND SALES FLOOR. LOOSE THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER.STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN 1ST FL. MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT DEPT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST RE-SEAL/REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD SPILLS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA BY GRILL OF FOOD DEBRIS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE(FOOD HANDLER/COOK) PREPARING AND/OR HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS. OBSERVED COOK ADDING CONDIMENTS SUCH AS ONIONS ON A CUSTOMER TACO WITH OUT USING GLOVES. EMPLOYEE WAS INSTRUCTED TO WASH HIS HAND AND USE GLOVE WHEN PREPARING TCS FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUE #7-38-010.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(a) Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy with signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no clean up policy for vomit and diarrhea. Must provide written clean up procedure and equipment for vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-205.11 Observed hand sink blocked in front prep/bar area with cutting board, equipment and utensils stacked on basin. Instructed all hand sinks must be easily accessible at all times, and may not be used for any other purpose other than to wash hands. Operator removed all items from hand sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed no labels on TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods in walk in and prep coolers. Must label all TCS Foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 Observed beer stored directly on the floor in the front beer walk in cooler. Instructed all items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor in all areas. Observed paper products (to go containers, etc.) stored under water lines in the basement. Instructed items must be relocated or water lines must be completely encased above products. Must maintain all.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 Observed raw wood walls and ceilins at top of the stairwell in rear of kitchen. Must seal or paint to make non-porous. Must maintain same.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 Observed faucet does not reach left and right basin in front bar 3 compartment sink. Must repair/modify to allow faucet to reach all 3 basins in 3 compartment sink. Must maintain same.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: 5-403.12 Observed drain pipe (from ice machine above) leaking directly onto floor in basement area near stairs. Must repair. Pipe must be extended directly to floor nearby floor drain. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed several missing ceiling tiles in rear of kitchen. Instructed must repair ceiling to make smooth and easily cleanable, and to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD FILTERS. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. 60 LBS OF MENUDO SOUP(COW STOMACH), AT 64F, VALUE AT $60. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SOUP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP, WITH A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP, BASEMENT, AND MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD FILTERS. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP & 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS/RAGS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD CLUTTER FROM ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE PREP AREA, AND IN REAR OFFICE. ALSO, REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS APARTMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.