EL BARCO RESTAURANT

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beans, fish...), instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: There is no hot and cold running water at the bar hand-wash sink. I instructed the manager to provide 100- 120°F water temperature at all hand wash sinks. This is a priority violation of 7-38-30 (c).

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: The high-temperature dishwashing machine did not sanitize during the final rinse. The hottest temperature on the dish surface was 142°F. The manager was instructed to provide 165 F or higher. This was a priority violation 7-38-025. The dishwasher is tagged and not allowed to be used.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: There is no discard date on cooked food items. We found several containers of cooked beans with no discard date in the walk-in cooler that were placed there three days ago. We instructed the manager to provide a discard date on all cooked food held for more than 24 hours. This is a priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-203.13 OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN THE FACILITY. THE MANAGER STATED THAT THE SERVICE SINK WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SERVICE SINK.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE UPON ARRIVAL WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER IS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BAR HAND WASHING SINK AND ONLY HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SOAP IS PROVIDED TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. THE MANAGER PLACED SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE BAR AND ONLY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ( CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION).

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: OBSERVED OYSTERS AND SHELLSTOCK TAGS DATED FOR THE LAST 30 DAYS ONLY. TAGS MUST BE KEPT ON SITE FOR 90 DAYS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE TAGS FOR OYSTERS ARE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES. CHLORINE CONCENTRATION FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MEASURED AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE PREVIOUSLY TAGGED. TAG REMOVED WITHOUT BEING RE-INSPECTED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT. THE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED MORE THAN 15 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE BAR AND KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT ANOTHER COMPARTMENT FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO SERVICE SINK IN THE FACILITY. THE MANAGER STATED THAT THE SERVICE SINK WAS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SERVICE SINK.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL ON SITE. OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE DUMP WASTE WATER INTO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE WASTEWATER IS DISPOSED OF IN PROPER LOCATION AND NOT USING DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2573404 DATED 3/29/2023: #58 "OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(A, D) OBSERVED 2 OF 3 PROBE THERMOMETERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AND DISH AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY PAN FILLED WITH SILVERWARE BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME IN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED 2 OF 3 PROBE THERMOMETERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT FUNCTIONING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT THE INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES, INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 120F. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING A FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 180-192F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED IN THE PREP COOLER OPPOSITE THE COOK LINE, MAINTAINING THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FISH AT 47.8F AND CEVICHE AT 46.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $400. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING THE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF WATER IN THE HI-TEMP DISHMACHINE ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED SINK STOPPER EASTERN COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH AREA IS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH AREA AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2522343 DATED 7/6/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNSEALED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER. ALL FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND 90 DAY SHELLSTOCK TAGS KEPT FOR RECORD KEEPING MISSING LAST SERVED OR SOLD DATE. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNSEALED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER. ALL FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILE FILLED WITH WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ENTRANCE OF FRONT BAR AND DISH STATION LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE, THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2521750 ON 6/22/21: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR.A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPERATION AREAS AND FOOD DISPENSING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS ON MENU SAID ITEM IS SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE AND DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW./ PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN AND FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED UNKNOWN DRAIN HOSE DRAINING INTO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREPARATION/DISHWASHING AREA. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DRAIN HOSE FROM SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT BAR, ALSO NOTED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPERATION AREAS AND FOOD DISPENSING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND 90 DAY SHELLSTOCK TAGS KEPT FOR RECORD KEEPING MISSING LAST SERVED OR SOLD DATE. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION - Comments: FOUND OYSTERS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITHOUT SHELLSTOCK TAGS.SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MANAGER DISCARD OYSTERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: FOUND RAW CHICKEN STORED OVER READY TO EAT SALSA, ALSO NOTED FISH STORED OVER RAW GARLIC LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED FISH PACKAGE LEAKING. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS CONTAMINATION BY SEPARATING RAW ANIMAL FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS AT 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND TO NOT USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. MACHINE NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED UNTIL NOTIFIED BY CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE TO FIX ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND ICE MACHINE FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. ALSO NOTED PINK SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT PANEL LOCATED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANTITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS UED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): BLACK BEANS, SALSA HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS ON MENU SAID ITEM IS SERVED RAW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE AND DISCLOSURE FOR MENU ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW/ PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX 4 LIVE ROACHES UNER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND 1 LIVE ROACH INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 5-6 FLIES LOCATED IN WAREWASHING AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AND DISPENSING AREA. THE PREMISES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE FROM PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND DEAD ROACH LOCATED IN 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND DEAD SPIDER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND HAND DRYER INOPERABLE LOCATED IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND 4 INCH DEEP HOTEL PANS STORED UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO NOTED BLACK TUBS STORED ON RACK ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. ALL PANS ARE FILLED WITH GREASE, RAW MEAT. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND UNSEALED CEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT WALK IN COOLER. ALL FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILE FILLED WITH WATER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ENTRANCE OF FRONT BAR AND DISH STATION LOCATED IN FRONT FOOD DISPENSING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIBVE AMOUNT OF ACCUMILATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER, BEHIND AND THE SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREPERATION. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEMENT GROUND LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER FILLED WITH UNKNOWN LIQUID. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED BY CORRECT BY DATE FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2473115 ON 1/26/21: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.