CAFETERIA YESENIA

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLING UNIT CONTAINING BREAD, RICE AND MEAT IN REAR PREP. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WIRED RACKS LOCATED INSIDE COOLING UNIT DIRECLTY NEXT TO GRILL IN PREP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRUMBLED/MISSING WALL BASE IN REAR PREP NEAR UPRIGHT COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA NEAR BEVERAGE DISPENSING MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 07/21/2023 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED NEAR THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED BREAD BEING CUT AND STORED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA ON TOP OF A CHEST FREEZER WITH NO PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS IN AN AREA THAT IS PROTECTED. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER REMOVED THE BREAD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A BOX OF PINEAPPLES AND CONTAINER OF PICKLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER AND 1-DOOR FREEZERS ON SITE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD-GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/SHELVES OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND THE 1-DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

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, STEAK, PORK, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT FRONT COFFEE/JUICE HANDSINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT JUICE/COFFEE PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED MILK IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD(MILK) AT A COST OF $10.00 AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED FRONT PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. COLD HOLDING UNIT REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER, STOVE AND GRILL. CLEAN UNDER FRYER AND GRILL.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN BOTH WASRHOOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT,ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,IN CORNERS ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/8/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BRICK WALL IN 1ST FL. FRONT PREP AREA (SEALED) AND NO CEILING IN BASEMENT OVER FOOD AND PAPER GOOD STORAGE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.MUST PROVIDE A SEALANT AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING AND WALL SURFACES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE USED TO STORE BREAD IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND MAINTAIN.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC DRAINLINE HOSE FROM 3- COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS ATTACH TO ICE MACHINE TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OUT OF MOP SINK BASIN,MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR YARD (UNUSED EQUIPMENT,DRY WALL,WOOD,ETC),OFF OF FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE AND NEAR GREASE TRAP.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND ADJACENT ROOM ALONG WALL BASE AND WALL IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN DINING AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODESOR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: **PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE AND/OR TIME.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT CLEAN DISH ABOVE THE PREP COOLER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE STOCK IN THE BASEMENT DRY/PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN VERY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MAMAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKED AND DAMAGED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed excessive ice build up inside 1 door upright freezer in kitchen. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed several coolers without thermometers inside. Must place thermometers in all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must provide metal stem thermometer to test internal food temperatures. Must maintain same.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Observed wash improperly stored on counters throughout kitchen. Must properly store all wash / wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution when not in use. Must maintain same.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND CEMENT BLOCKS IN NORTHEAST CORNER OF BASEMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROPERLY CONNECT DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED FRYERS, COOLERS, TOASTER, ETC IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING BASEMENT AREAS; 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER, 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR WATER HEATER, 10 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL UNDER UNUSED TOASTER AND GRILL, 5 RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE SOMBRERO. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE SLICED ONIONS FROM GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN COOLER AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROPERLY CONNECT DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED FRYERS, COOLERS, TOASTER, ETC IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.