CESAR'S TACOS

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATIONDURING STORAGE. FOUND INSIDE OF ICE MACHINES BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF ICE MACHINES REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINES WERE CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER IN BASEMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN 1ST FLOOR SOUTH SIDE BAR IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A TAYLOR FROZEN DRINK MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA WITHOUT HOT AND COLD WATER ACCESSIBLE TO THE UNIT TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE UNTIL PROPER PLUMBING IS INSTALLED. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE (2)ICE MACHINES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OUTER FRONT DOOR TO THE PREMISES, AND REAR EXIT DOORS LEADING TO PARKING LOT, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BOTTOM DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL AND PEST-PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ALSO,FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15 RAT DROPPINGS AROUND THE AC UNITS DIRECTLY OUTSIDE REAR NEAR THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR.MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.Ice bin covers for ice bins at bars must provide.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,SHELVINGS OVER THE DISHWASHING AREAS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREAS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER COOK/STEAM LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES IN THE KIRTCHEN AREAS WITH WATER STAINS MUST BE REPLACED.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: (1)LIGHT BULB IN THE KITCHEN AREA, (1)LIGHT BULB IN THE DISHWASHING AREA MUST BE SHIELDED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A TAYLOR FROZEN DRINK MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT BAR AREA WITHOUT HOT AND COLD WATER ACCESSIBLE TO THE UNIT TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CEASE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE UNTIL PROPER PLUMBING IS INSTALLED. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASING AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE MOVED CLOSER TO KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. RAW WOODEN WALL PLUMBING MOUNT FOR KITCHEN MARGARITA MACHINE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED. OPEN SEAMS IN PLASTIC WALL AT DISH MACHINE, MUST SEAL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA, MUST REPLACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A UTILITY MOP SINK FOR WASTE WATER AND WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND FAR NORTH BAR.