MARISCOS EL KORA

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO POST CLEARLY VISIBLE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 48.0-49.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SHRIMP(48.4F), SALAD CONTAINING CHOPPED LETTUCE(49.1F) AND SLICED TOMATOES(48.0F)HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $115 WEIGHING 15LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR VACUUM SEALING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS FOUND IN WALK IN FREEZER. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON TWO CONTAINERS OF VACUUM SEALED FOODS IN WALK IN FREEZER .1 CONTAINER OF OCTOPUS AND 1 CONTAINER OF SALMON, OCTOPUS AND MARLIN. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE VACUUM SEAL MACHINE OR VACUUM SEALING MATERIALS INFORMED SITE THAT TO USE SAID MACHINE, A HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE MUST BE OBTAINED BY CDPH. ONE VACUUM SEALING MACHINE AND VACUUM SEALING MATERIALS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE MACHINE NOR VACUUM SEALING MATERIAL UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. INSTRUCTED SITE TO CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL OF VACUUM SEALING MACHINE AND VACUUM SEALING MATERIALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS IN FACILITY NOTED REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING ALL STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOCUMENTATION AND PROCEDURES MUST BE SUBMITTED AND APPROVED BY CDPH BEFORE PERFORMING SUCH SPECIALIZED FOOD PROCESSES AND MUST BE MAINTAINED.TAGGED UNIT, MATERIALS AND 75LBS OF VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #29

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR AND SOUTHSIDE FRONT OUTER ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO TWO BURNER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO TWO BURNER STOVE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT OR FOOD.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED SPOONS LAYING DOWN IN UNCOVERED CONTAINER UNDERNEATH COUNTER IN FRONT PREP/BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS INVERTED WITH HANDLES UP OR COVERED DURING STORAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS,INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL LINER FOR SHELF ON COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PAPER TOWEL SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDERNEATH WASH COMPARTMENTS OF LEFT AND MIDDLE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES AT SAID THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR SO THAT IT SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STOVE WITH TWO BURNERS IN PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL STOVES WITH BURNERS INSTALLED COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION SYSTEM OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOODS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIMLY LIT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN WALK IN COOLER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR THREE EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT RESTRAINT ON BEARD. INSTD TO WEAR BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF WHITE CALCIUM LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE GASKET ON SINGLE DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE HALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE RESIDUE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR RICE IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER OF WARM WATER AND OIL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E in hot water 135F OR above , on a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table only if the in-use utensil and the food contact surface of the FOOD preparation table is cleaned and sanitized at a specified frequency, or in a protected manner)

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS NOT INVERTED DURING STORAGE. INSTD TO INVERT (HANDLE UP) OR HAVE PRE WRAPPED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: PIPES LEAKING UNDER BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LEAKING

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: SPICE CONTAINERS AT COOKING LINE NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INTERIOR TOP OF REACH IN COOLER NEAR CASHIER IN POOR REPAIR (TAPED). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR, MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: SHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOMS MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: FOUND PANS AND DISHES IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT DISHES AND POTS/PANS DURING STORAGE, MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP SHELF AT GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND TOP OF REACH IN COOLER NEAR CASHIER IN POOR REPAIR (TAPED). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR, MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND LOOSE CEILING VENT IN STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: RUSTY SURFACE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: 3-402.12B -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER: SALSA 50.1F, CEVICHE 50.9F, GREEN SALSA 50.1F. ALSO LARGE DEEP CONTAINER OF CEVICHE IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F (DATED YESTERDAY). ALL PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED, APPROX 30LBS $300 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: PREP COOLER IN USE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.1F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-005

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: IMPROPER COOLING OF CEVICHE NOTED. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL: (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT (SHALLOW PANS) TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: RUSTY SURFACE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAPS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE ON THE SHELLFISH TAG WHEN THE LAST ONE WAS SOLD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DATE ON THE OYSTER TAGS WHEN THE LAST ONE FROM THAT CASE WAS SOLD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN CUTTING BOARD STAINED/PITTED, NEXT TO THE FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT STOVES AND THE FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POT USED FOR OCTOPUS UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE WRITTED PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.(USING PLIERS TO TURN ON)

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN IN THE KITCHEN COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE SHIELD.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure or kit on site. Must provide written procedure for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events, and corresponding equipment. Priority foundation violation.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed shrimp peeling machine in room in rear (through rear kitchen door near walk in cooler) without required hand sink. Must install a dedicated, exposed hand sink in this room with adequate city pressure, hot/cold water, soap and sanitary means to dry hands, and hand washing sign. Priority foundation violation.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Observed small amount of pink/brown, slimy, mold like substance on plastic parts of interior of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed improper date marking on prepped TCS foods in coolers and walk in cooler. Must label all prepped, TCS foods with discard dates. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed reminders not provided on menu. Must provide disclosure statement and reminders (*) that it pertains to on menu. Priority foundation violation.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: Observed inadequate supply of hot water in facility. Hot water temperatures ranging from 72.3F - 82.9F at hand sinks, 3 compartment sinks, and washbowl sinks in facility. Must provide adequate supply of hot water available at all sinks at all times. Must provide minimum hot water temperature of 100F at hand sinks and washbowl sinks, and 110F at 3 compartment sinks. Operator restored hot water during inspection to 120F at 3 compartment sink and 101F at hand/washbowl sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed cardboard used as floor mats. Instructed must remove. Cardboard is not an approved floor covering due to it being porous. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN DOOR GASKET AT UPRIGHT FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: UNCLEAN KNIFE IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK. INTERIOR OF STOVE NOT CLEAN, EXCEESIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.