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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 :OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 :OBSERVED SHELVES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON FRONT EXTERIOR BASE OF MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT DISCLOSURE ADDED TO UNDERCOOKED AND COOKED TO ORDER ITEMS SUCH AS EL PADRINO, MAR Y TIERRA AND CASTRO'S LAST MEAL. INSTRUCTED TO ADDED DISCLOSURE TO MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SMALL CONTAINER OF SEASONING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON SHELF NEXT TO GRILL AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAME ON OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND LIDS OF FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH RUST ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ABOVE ONE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHENN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE STORAGE RACK.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELF ABOVE STOVE TOP LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SHELF IN GOOD CONDITION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF FRYER INSIDE CABINET. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ONE DOOR SILVER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP WITH BUILDUP ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED AREA AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS SURROUNDING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON FRONT EXTERIOR BASE OF MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS WASHER, DRYER, BIKE AND WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN BACKYARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM AND DUSTY FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSEERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH GRILL AND STOVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED SHRIMP 48.4F, CHEESE SAUCE 48.9F, RED SAUCE WITH GARLIC 47.5F, BEEF EMPANADAS 46.4F, EGGS, 45.7F,YUCA 46.9F,AND COOKED GROUND BEEF 47.1F HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSEREVED THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 46.6F LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN EMPLOYEE COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR BACK PORCH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING UNITS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON CUTTING BOARDS AN HADNSINKS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PRPEP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET FILLED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD IS BEIN STORED NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABALE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT FINISH PAINTING WALL TO ENSURE THAT THE WALLS STAY SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR BACKPORCH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING UNITS.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.MENU ITEMS SUCH AS CEVICHE AND EGG TOPPING FOR SANDWICH NOT REMINDED OR DISCLOSED ON THE PRINTED MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLANKS WITH DEEP KNIFE CUTS STORED WITH CLEAN DISHES ON THE COOKS LINE TO BE USED AS FOOD CONTACT PLATES/PLATTERS. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES AND USE DISHWARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.-

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/POTS & PANS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.----OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.----- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.---- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HOT HOLDING UNITS, DEEP FRYER AND FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN A REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED BEEF AT 49.8F, STUFFED EMPANADAS AT 44.6F, MEAT IN MARINADE AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 49.1F. APPROXIMATLY 30 POUNDS DISCARDED @ $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN REFRIGERATION LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED BLACK BEANS WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY OF 8/11, 30 LBS COOKED BEEF WITH A PREPARATION DATE 8/11, 20 LBS COOKED YUCCA WITH A DATE 8/11. ALL DISCARDED. $200.00 VALUE. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.MENU ITEMS SUCH AS CEVICHE AND EGG TOPPING FOR SANDWICH NOT REMINDED OR DISCLOSED ON THE PRINTED MENU. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED A TALL REACH-IN COOLER OPERATING AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST HOLD A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLANKS WITH DEEP KNIFE CUTS STORED WITH CLEAN DISHES ON THE COOKS LINE TO BE USED AS FOOD CONTACT PLATES/PLATTERS. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES AND USE DISHWARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.----OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDERS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/POTS & PANS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.----OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HOT HOLDING UNITS, DEEP FRYER AND FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2261950 ON 2-14-19 NOT CORRECTED. #39-: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP. #51- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH FAUCETS LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-14-19 #2261950 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED ON POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALL VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS AS OUTLINED ON POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THICK ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPERS NOT WORKING ALSO BOTH FAUCETS AT SAME SINK WATER LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AND REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.