BLUE AGAVE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 20LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN A BUSSING TUB AT 56.7F, 15 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 64.8F. ITEMS WERE PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $70.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABEDED, INSTRUCTED TO LABLE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING COVER FOR ICE BIN AT BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING AT DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: COOKS USING INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO USE GOOD WORKING THERMOMETER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. DOOR GASKET RIPPED AT REAR COOLER (SOUTH WALL-LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN), MUST FIX. THE SEAM AT THE LEFT DRAINBOARD OF THE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE RE-SEALED/WELDED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: FILTERS OF HOOD AT FRONT COOK'S LINE (INCLUDING ALL THE ATTACHMENTS TO THE HOOD SYSTEM), LIGHT COVERS THRU-OUT REAR KITCHEN-DUE TO HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP/FOOD STAINS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BROKEN CEMENT FLOORS IN DISHROOM & REAR KITCHEN MUST BE FIXED/RE-SEALED, TO MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR(LIQUOR) MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES & OPENINGS AT THE 3-COMP SINK WALL & BELOW THE STAINLESS STEEL PANEL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRONT COOK'S LINE), MUST BE REPLACED OR MADE SMOOTH/EASILY CLEANABLE ALSO.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: (7-38-005A) FOUND MOLD-LIKE SUBTANCES & SLIME BUILD-UP ADHERING TO THE INTERIOR UPPER & LOWER SIDES, PANELS & TUBINGS OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE. (UNIT TAGGED). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE & MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. DOOR GASKET RIPPED AT REAR COOLER (SOUTH WALL-LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN), MUST FIX. THE SEAM AT THE LEFT DRAINBOARD OF THE 3-COMP SINK MUST BE RE-SEALED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF OVENS ABOVE THE STOVES, FILTERS OF HOOD AT FRONT COOK'S LINE, GASKETS OF SMALL COOLERS, LIGHT COVERS -DUE TO HEAVY GREASE/DUST DEBRIS BUILD-UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN DISHROOM MUST BE KEPT DRY & BROKEN CEMENT MUST BE RE-SURFACED. WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR (LIQUOR) MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BROKEN/MISSING WALL TILES & OPENINGS AT THE 3-COMP SINK WALL MUST BE FIXED.

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 AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.

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. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AT THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE AREA IN FRONT OF THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, MICROWAVE AT COOK'S LINE, SHELVES AT THE DISHWASH AREA.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR BAR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK'S LINE. REPAIR THE CHIPPED CEILING PAINT ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE. REPLACE ANY MISSING OR STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING OR BROKEN WALL TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP KITCHEN.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN COOLER BELOW 40F. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 T0 HAVE TAG REMOVED.

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. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER: SOUR CREAM AT 56F, PICO DE GALLO AT 51F, GUACAMOLE AT 55F, CHEESE AT 51-55F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: STUFFED PEPPERS AT 49F, EGGS AT 48F, C00KED RICE AT 45-49F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 28# OF FOOD WORTH $250 . CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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 AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.

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. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AT THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE AREA IN FRONT OF THE COOK LINE. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, MICROWAVE AT COOK'S LINE, SHELVES AT THE DISHWASH AREA.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR BAR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE COOK'S LINE. REPAIR THE CHIPPED CEILING PAINT ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE. REPLACE ANY MISSING OR STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING OR BROKEN WALL TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP KITCHEN.

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. OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINES.

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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH IN PREP COOLERS ALONG WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT MAIN BAR. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND REGROUT ANY DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT BAR.

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. CEILING LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ABOVE REAR PREP AREA AND DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL LIGHT COVERS.

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. MENS WASHROOM TOILET BOWL IN POOR REPAIR(LEFT HAND SIDE TOILET BOWL). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.