EL CARRITO

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING ON THE SIDES TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT 53F INTERNAL TEMPERATURE CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. WALK IN COOLER WAS RESTORED TO 40F DURING INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL COOLER OF DRAWERS BELOW STOVE WAS FOUND AT 50F AND TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING 20 LBS OF RICE AT 54.5 F VALUED AT $15, 20 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.2F VALUED AT $50, 40LBS OF BEEF AT 47.8F VALUED AT $100, 20LBS OF BEANS VALUED AT $30 AT 62F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING BEEF CHICKEN AND FISH. MUST HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL OUT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATORS AND CLEAN BEHIND

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH CUSTOMER FOOD. ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS : SHOES COATS PURSES AND EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND FOOD NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD DOR THE PUBLIC.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: : OBERVED CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER WITH CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE OLD COKING EQUIPMENT AND KEEP CLOSET CLEAN AND ORGANIZED SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ON GROUND AND ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND. MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL OUT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATORS AND CLEAN BEHIND.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ITEMS INTERMINGLED WITH CUSTOMER FOOD. ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS : SHOES COATS PURSES AND EMPLOYEE DRINKS AND FOOD NEED TO BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD DOR THE PUBLIC.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN COOLER BELOW GRILLE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN INTERNAL THERMOMETER THAT READS 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES OR REPAIR EXTERNAL THERMOMETER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBERVED CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER WITH CLUTTER. MUST REMOVE OLD COKING EQUIPMENT AND KEEP CLOSET CLEAN AND ORGANIZED SO THAT PEST CONTROL CAN HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in rear storage area in hot water storage closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls that had exposed brick, exposed wallboard, shall be repaired/sealed.