LA FLOR DE ACAPULCO

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: Outside patio and garbage area not maintained. Outside dumpster overflowing with garbage and lid is not tight fitting. Bags of cans and other large debris stored outside on patio. Instructed to remove all debris, have garbage dumpster lids tight fitting and detail clean area to prevent rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Gaskets not maintained or prep cooler doors. Instructed to replace worn gaskets.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Prep counter, cooking equipment, coolers, sinks, utensils, storage cabinets and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor under and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ventilation covers through out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Faucet not maintained at exposed hand sink in prep area. Instructed to repair faucet to prevent leak and repair slow drain.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided inside prep cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instructed to provided hair restraint for all employees in prep area.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed to store in sanitize holder or container.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE IN REACH-IN COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.8F). NOTED COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.2F, COOKED BEANS AT 48.2F, GREEN SALSA AT 46.8, RED SALSA AT 47.2F, CHICKEN SOUP AT 49.3F, CHORIZO AT 47.3F, CHICKEN AT 49.2F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $25.00. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005 (A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.-------MUST CLEAN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. NOTED REAR DISH WASHING AREA FLOOR NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR (MANAGER REMOVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR INSTALL NEW FLOOR TILES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.-------MUST FIX LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR (CORNER) DINING AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST FIX HOT FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN (HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING).

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ADDITIONAL CLEANING IN REAR OUTSIDE PATIO AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE ESPECIALLY INSIDE REAR GARAGE/STORAGE, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels. FOUND 2 BAGS OF CLAM WITHOUT SHELLFISH CERIFICATION TAGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A SHELLFISH TAG SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ORIGINAL ORIGINAL UNTIL EMPTIED AND THEN RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF RECEIPT. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $80.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 15 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (B-2)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLER, FREEZER, COOKING AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.-----NOTED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR (LOOSE) AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST PROVIDED WITH LIGHTSHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT LADIES WASHROOM DOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AND IN REAR.-----MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLER AND FREEZER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOM (GARAGE), TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.----NOTED LITTER ON GROUND NEXT TO THE RESTAURANT (MC VICKER AVE). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.