EL PLAN

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LADIES RESTROOM TOILET TANK TOP BROKEN, NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED/BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING TILE IN LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO RESEAL WALLS IN BAR AREA WHERE PAINT IS PEELING OFF, AND REPAIR HOLE IN THE LADIES RESTROOM FIRST STALL.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE TILE WALL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR LOWBOY PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F, THE 2 DOOR GLASS DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F, THE 2 DOOR STAINLESS STEEL PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.6F. THE COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND COOKED RICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED MILK AT 45.4-48.9F, EGGS AT 46.1F, COOKED RICE AT 46.1F, PORK AT 47.8-50.1F, CABEZA AT 45.7F, BEEF AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 100# OF FOOD WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PALLET IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN UP THE MOUSE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE TILE WALL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (STEAK, PORK, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA/ SERVICE WALK-UP AREA AT WEST SIDE OF BUILDING (DETACHED FROM MAIN BUILDING). PREP AREA/SERVICE AREA IS NOT PROTECTED FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS, NO BARRIER AT LARGE SERVICE COUNTER AND WINDOW. PREP AREA HAS FLAT TOP GRILL WITH HOOD, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS AND HANDSINK NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS IN NEWLY ADDED FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. AREA HAS LARGE SERVICE OPENING AND WINDOW LEADING TO OUTSIDE AIR. NO BARRIERS/SCREENS ETC. INSTD TO PROVIDE RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAME. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. OBSERVED NEWLY ADDED PREP AREA/ SERVICE WALK-UP AREA AT WEST SIDE OF BUILDING THAT IS CURRENTLY IN USE AND OPEN TO AIR/OUTSIDE ELEMENTS. PREP AREA/SERVICE AREA IS NOT PROTECTED FROM OUTSIDE ELEMENTS, NO BARRIER AT LARGE SERVICE COUNTER AND WINDOW. PREP AREA HAS FLAT TOP GRILL WITH HOOD, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS AND HANDSINK NOTED IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS IN NEWLY ADDED FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. AREA HAS LARGE SERVICE OPENING AND WINDOW LEADING TO OUTSIDE AIR. NO BARRIERS/SCREENS ETC. INSTD TO PROVIDE RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAME. 2 LIVE FLIES NOTED AREA. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. PROVIDE SAME. PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS RECORDS, PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED SIDE DOOR NOT RODENTPROOF WITH 1/4 INCH GAP AT BASE. RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SCREENS IN DINING ROOM WITH HOLES. INSECT PROOF SCREENS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: STORE ALL PLASTIC SILVERWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR SHELVES UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATOR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING OF RESTROOM IN RESTAURANT. REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: LEOBARDO CARDENAS HAS NO CURRENT SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION ONLY HAS A REGISTRATION FORM ONLY NO RECEIPT CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA HAS OPEN SEAMS AND REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN FTLTERS ABOVE STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA ALSO CLEAN FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NEEDED AT PRODUCE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH ICE BUILD-UP PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO FREEZERS ARE WITH ICE BUILDUP ON THEM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THEM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF FREEZER, COOLERS, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THEM.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CORNER AREAS OF BASEMENT WHERE DUSTY. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARMTENT SINK & FAUCET AND `LEAKY FAUCET AT PREP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. DEFROST SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF FREEZER, COOLERS, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT BAR 3-COMPARMTENT SINK FAUCET. REPAIR SAME.