EL RODEO, INC.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD(CHORIZO) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $150 WEIGHING 50LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS IN AREAS SUCH AS SALES FLOOR, DISHWASHING AREA, BEVERAGE STATION AND MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 11/6/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR(NEAR WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BOXES, CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR OR ON SODA CRATES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, OBSERVED IN SUCH AREAS AS BASEMENT, SALES FLOOR, WALK IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE AREAS AND BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FLOOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP USED TO COVER TRAYS OF PORK AND BEEF ON TOP OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE PROPER LIDS OR COVERS FOR TRAYS OF PORK AND BEEF, INSTRUCTED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO BE DURABLE UNDER NORMAL USE CONDITIONS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT, OBSERVED ON MEAT DISPLAY CASE AND COLD HOLDING UNIT NEAR COOKLINE. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR OF FLAT TOP GRILL AND ON PREP TABLES UNDERNEATH STOVE AND FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED DOORS OF WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOMS TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM DOORS SO THAT THEY SHALL BE TIGHT FITTING AND SELF CLOSING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPLASHES, FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON WALLS, FLOORS, BASES OF WALLS AND IN CORNERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, OBSERVED IN SUCH AREAS AS PREP AREA WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT DEPARTMENT, BEVERAGE STATION, WALK IN COOLER, HALLWAY DRY STORAGE AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTERED OUTSIDE AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, OBSERVED UNUSED LARGE COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOORS, ICE CREAM FREEZER, MILK AND SODAS CRATES STORED IN AREA OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR(NEAR WALK IN COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR NON WORKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED CLUTTER AND OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF FACILITY IN OLD WALK IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED OR NON WORKING EQUIPMENT THAT IS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN PREP AREA WITH COOKNG EQUIPMENT AND IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN LOWER WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR ALL HOLES IN SAID AREA FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIMLY LIT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, BEVERAGE STATION AND PREP AREA WITH COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN STOVE/FRYER AREA AND PREP AREA ON COOLER HANDLES AND FOOD SLATTERS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED COLLECTION OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN BACKYARD AT REAR DRIVEWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR CLUTTER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE/DEBRIS BUILDUP IN STOVE/FRYER AREA AND PREP AREA ON COOLER HANDLES AND FOOD SLATTERS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COLLECTION OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED/UNNECESSARY ITEMS/EQUIPMENT ON SITE IN BACKYARD AT REAR DRIVEWAY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR CLUTTER.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT IN COOKING ROOM WITH DEEP DARK MARKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE OR REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RUST ON SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SHELVING.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GRIME ON TOILETS AND SINKS IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED NEAR THE BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD GRIME ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND FREE OF GRIME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY IN THE FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON GROUND REAR YARD AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2568123 ON 12/7/22 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #39-MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE IN SHELVING UNITS. #41-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM CUTTING BOARDS AND COUNTERTOPS. #44-MUST STORE CLEAN DISHES ON RACKS AND INVERT. #47-OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS MUST ELIMINATE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS. #47-MUST REPLACE WORN GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. #51-MUST SHORTEN CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK., #55-MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER AREA, UNUSED STEAM TABLE, CASHIER BOOTH, STORAGE AREAS, AND BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITAION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOODS WITH NAME,INGREDIENTS,ADDRESS ,WEIGHT AND PHONE NUMBER ON REPACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR SALE.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH ENTRY AND EXIT DOORS AND SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON SHELVING UNITS.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM CUTTING BOARDS AND COUNTER TOPS.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST STORE CLEAN DISHES ON DISH RACKS AND INVERT.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS AND WALK IN COOLERS MUST ELIMINATE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,PITTED AND SOILED CUTTING BOARDS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS & SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,GARBAGE CANS,ROLLING CART,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,GRINDER,DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST SHORTEN CHEMICAL DISPENSER HOSE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD BUILD UP AND SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN PREP/BUTCHER AREAS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER AREA,UNUSED STEAM TABLE,CASHIER BOOTH , STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP,GREASE AND ITEMS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR ,CRATES USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES ANS SALES FLOOR.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN REAR ELECTRICAL/FOOD STRAGE AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DELI DISPLAY UNIT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLDEGED HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO REACH 1ST BASIN. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT EACH BASIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIOERITY FOUNDATION

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PEELING PAINT. INSTD TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT EACH HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: FOUND CHORIZO AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, HANGING ON RACKS IN MEAT DEPARTMENT, WITHOUT APPROVED PROCESS. FACILITY PROVIDED LAB LETTER DATED 4/6/09 FROM MEAT INDUSTRY LABORATORIES. MUST OBTAIN CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH APPROVAL OR A PRODUCT ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS AND MUST HAVE A RECORD VERIFYING THE PH AND AW FROM A CERTIFIED LAB (AND NO CHANGE IN PROCESS). OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL CHORIZO DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION # 29.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO ACCURATELY MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE. INSTRUCTED ALL CUTTING SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED AT AN ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO AVOID CROSS CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS IN DISREPAIR ALONG DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT ALEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS IN THIS AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR HOSE CONNECTION. USE OF WATER HOSE PROHIBITED IN THE ABSENCE OF AN AIR GAP.(PHOTO GIVEN)