OSTIONERIA RESTAURANT EL EL TECOLOTE

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: CUSTODIANS AND TEACHERS LOUNGE RESTROOMS HAVE LOW WATER PRESSURE' INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO HAVE THESE SINKS REPAIRED BY NEXT INSECTION ON 10/18/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-0

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNIT WHERE MILK IS HELD NEEDS CLEANING ALSO UTILITY SINK NEEDS CLEANING.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH OVEN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET LEAKING IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED ENGINEER TO REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN REAR OF PREMISES

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1591855 DATE 12-17-2015 (38)OBSERVED A EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN REAR OF PREMISES

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, BEANS, FISH) INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABELS ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS LOCATED AT THE REACH IN COOLER AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH BUSINESS INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD, STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED ONE MALE COOK WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MAKER HAS AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO DO SO. OBSERVED DISHES BEING STORED UNDER A SEWER PIPE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE UTENSILS IN A DIFFERENT LOCATION. 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 LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, 5 ROACHES INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, 25 SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND SHELVES OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL AND IN THE CORNERS THRU OUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FRONT DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, BEANS, FISH) INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER, REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABELS ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. OBSERVED DESSERTS FOR SALE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS LOCATED AT THE REACH IN COOLER AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH BUSINESS INFORMATION AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD, STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A EXPOSED HAND SINK IS NEEDED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED ONE MALE COOK WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS IN POOR REPAIR,HAS NO LID COVERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID COVERS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS PASTA/WITH CHEESE AND HOT DOGS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILLS, GRINDERS ETC).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN SAME.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACKFLOW DEVICES OBSERVED AT THE LARGE ICE MACHINE OR AT THE UTILITY SINK; MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES AT THE ICE MACHINE AND THE UTILITY SINK. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MENS WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR VENT FAN ON CEILING OF MENS WASHROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: TWO FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN DO NOT HAVE THE IDPH REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: STILL NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED, NO MANAGER WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AT THIS TIME WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. PIZZA 155*F, AND LUNCHMEAT SANDWICHES 39.9*F.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NO ACCESS TO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(ENG. OFF ROOM LOCKED) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. NO COPY PROVIDED TO LUNCHROOM MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COPY OF LOG BOOK WHEN WE RETURN.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZADROUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PIZZA 186*F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE, PROOF OF ENROLLMENT AND MUST BE POSTED.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE LIGHT OUT IN PRE-K CLASS ROOM 409, AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN SAME ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 3RD. COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. INTERIOR DOOR FRAME OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, EXPOSED RAW WOOD. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: IMPROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS (STYROFOAM CUPS) BEING USED. INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND STORE PROPERLY (LADLES, ETC)