LOS TRES HERMANOS

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND PACKAGED DRIED CHORIZZO SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 73F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR COLD OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT. PRODUCT(8LB VALUED AT $20) DISCARDED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR, AND RUSTY LID ON GREASE TRAP.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IS STORED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN AND KEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL IN AREA NEAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE(BASEBOARDS) THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND TILES THROUGHOUT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR PROFUSELY LEAKING PIPE CONNECTED TO HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN HOT FOOD KITCHEN PREP AREA WHICH IS SEPARATED BY A DOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAINT SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE DELI BY THE MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT AND DUST DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED OVER THE PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE SLICING MEATS. BUTCHER AREA IN OPERATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 14, 2014 AS DESCRIBED BELOW. #38 NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK INSTD TO PROVIDE ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER BLADE OF MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THREE DOOR REFRIGERATOR WHERE MILK, EGGS AND CHEESE STORED; PROVIDE A THERMOMETER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 15 POUNDS OF SAUSAGE IS HANGING OUT AT 75 F IN THE BUTCHER SHOP. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR LESS. THE SAUSAGE WAS DENATURED AND DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES, THE ABOVE COOKS AND COOLS SOUPS, SALSAS AND MEATS. SAUSAGES ARE LEFT OUT TO DRY IN THE BUTCHER SHOP. OBTAIN PROOF OF ENOUGH CERTIFIED SANITATION MANAGERS TO COVER YOUR HOURS OF OPERATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE BUTCHER SHOP HAS DRIED BLOOD ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND KNIVES ON THE TABLE BELOW WHERE THE SAUSAGES ARE HANGING. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE BUTCHERS AREA AND SURFACES AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLERS HAVE DIRTY SHELVES AND THE MEAT AND PREPARED ITEMS WALK IN COOLER HAS A BAD ODOR; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE WALK IN COOLERS FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEVERAL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WERE FOUND ABOVE THE PRODUCE DISPLAY COOLER AND CENTER GROCERY AISLE, REPAIR OR REPLACE THE STAINED TILES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER IS DARK AND IT IS DIFFICULT WITHOUT A FLASH LIGHT TO SEE THE DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE, INSTALL BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE COOLER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR AROUND PIPES WHERE NEEDED BEHIND EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATION UNITS).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALLS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS; PAINT RUST SPOTS WHERE NEEDED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN COOLER.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 10-12 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CRACKS & CREVICES OF DOOR JAM AT PIPING HOUSING UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,ALSO 60 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA AS ROACHES,ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNIT NEAR SIDE EXIT DOOR,ON FLOOR & SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT,ON FLOOR AT CANDY DISPLAY,ALSO DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WHERE TOILET IS LOCATED.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,REMOVE DROPPINGS & DEAD RODENT,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/20/11. (SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #547319 3/24/11 NOT CORRECTED #30 MUST LABEL CONTAINERS OF RECYCLED LARD THAT'S FOR SALE.#32MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLES,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES & PREP TABLES.#33 MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,CUBBER,POP COOLER FANGUARDS.#34MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO FLOOR.#35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED & LOOSE WALLBASES & WALL TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.#42 MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEES CLOTHING ARTICLES FROM FOOD SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON MILK COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DOORS & WALLS IN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,MUST PAINT OR APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS IN OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER & PREP TABLE.

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.MUST CLEAN SAW MACHINE,MEAT SLICERS,GRINDER,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT & SALES FLOOR.