LA CECINA # 1

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CORRECTED

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT WITH A PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT (OFFICE AREA AND REAR STORAGE).PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES IN THE WALK IN COOLER BEING USED AS SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH PROPER SHELVING TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR BOTH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA DRAINING SLOW AND THE HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE BASEMENT AND FROM THE 2 FLOOR DRAINS. SEWAGE shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an APPROVED sanitary SEWAGE system or other system, including use of SEWAGE transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained,and operated according to LAW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE UNDER THE WASH BOWL IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Observed grease trap not maintained. Observed clear water overflowing from grease trap under 3 compartment sink in corner of kitchen. Grease trap repaired, cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-030.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed uncooked eggs improperly stored on top shelf of walk in cooler, above ready to eat foods (beverages); and on top shelf of 2 door refrigerator, stored about tortillas. Must not store uncooked potentially hazardous foods, such as uncooked eggs, above any ready to eat foods. Operator moved all uncooked eggs to bottom shelves of refrigeration units. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2064762, dated 6/22/17. Must correct the following previously issued minor violations: #32 REMOVE FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND UTILITY AREAS. #35 CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS. #36 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. #38 REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. #43 STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. REMOVE SAUCERS AND USE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD FROM BULK CONTAINERS. Serious violation 7-42-090.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed standing water pooling around water heater, and under 3 compartment sink near cooking line in basement. Must keep floors clean and dry to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed light not working in employee restroom in basement. Must repair and maintain same.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed the following plumbing issues: pipes leaking under left wash bowl sink in men's restroom in basement; Cracked lid of toilet on left in women's restroom in basement; water leaking from middle and right basins of 3 compartment sink next to cooking line; (clear) water leaking from water heater in closet in basement kitchen. Must make all repairs to plumbing. Must provide 3 proper drain stoppers for each 3 compartment sink. Must maintain same.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Observed several coolers without thermometers. Must provide thermometers inside all refrigeration units, in a conspicuous spot. Must maintain same.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND UTILITY AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. REMOVE SAUCERS AND USE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD FROM BULK CONTAINERS.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.3F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, SQUID 52.3F, CHICKEN 50.3F-51.6F, SOUR CREAM 51.3F, HAM 50.9F, SHRIMP 50.5F, OCTOPUS 48.1F STORED IN PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 30LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND LEDGES IN REAR BASEMENT STORAGE ALONG STAIRWAY, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM NEAR WALK-IN FREEZER. 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 FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLERS, PREP FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING, AND UTILITY AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CLEAN VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE REAR EXPOSED SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BASEMENT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM. REMOVE SAUCERS AND USE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING FOOD FROM BULK CONTAINERS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN BASEMENT NOT LABELED. INSTUCTED TO LABEL

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING SO AS TO AIR DRY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,REACH IN COOLER AND STEAM TABLE ALL NEED CLEANING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED LEAK AT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN BASEMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS AT SAME AREA.

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD (TORTILLA)THAT ARE GIVE WITH MEAL TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED ON BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY FROM COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMP SINK WHEN RELEASED AND BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN BASEMENT. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS AT SAME AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA AND AT REAR OF SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AT REAR BASEMENT STAIRS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED RAW WOOD IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS,WALLS, AND CEILING TILES NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.