CARNITAS DON RAFA

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED(EXCESSIVE ICE), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, AND OR REPLACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A CLOTH OVER THE REAR DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1"GAP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE DOOR. ALSO OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE AREAS SOUTH, AND NORTH OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR NOT MAINTAINED (EXCESSIVE ICE), INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE/REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, AND OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED REAR CUTTING BOARDS, #10 CAN OPENER, AND PREP TABLES, NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN STOVE TOP/OVENS, AND SOUTH SIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR THUR-OUT THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE UNITS.NEED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE OF REAR WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A CLOTH OVER THE REAR DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPEPD PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE CARNITAS PREP KITCHEN. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE CEILING AT THE NORTH AND SOUTH PREP AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE NORTH FOOD PREP AREA.

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE NORTH PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE NORTH PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AT 47.1F, EGGS AT 46.2F, PORK AT 44.9F, CHEESE AT 48.7F, HOT DOGS AT 46.7F, BEEF AT 44.7F, SHRIMP AT 43.8F, AND SOUR CREAM AT 50.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $238. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVING AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN THE INSECTS FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE NORTH FOOD PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE NORTH FOOD PREP AREA.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW STEAK STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT CUT MELONS, AND CUT TOMATOES. ALSO NOTED CONTAINER OF RAW PORK STORED IMMEDIATLY ABOVE, READY TO EAT TORTILLAS, AND SALSA. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. 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: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP NOTED AT SIDE OF DOOR, DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE TIGHTLY. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTY WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED INBETWEEN BASINS OF SINK AND WALL. REPLACE SAME. INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR AT FRONT PREP COOLER. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. REPAIR LEAK.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT MULTIPLE SINKS THROUGHOUT COOKING AREAS, EMPLOYEE AND PATRON RESTOOMS AND FOOD SERVICE AREAS. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT SOUTH SIDE SERVICE AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK OR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ONLY COLD WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 48F. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT NORTH SERVICE AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK, ONLY COLD RUNNING WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 46F. OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT NORTH SERVICE AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT PATRON RESTROOMS, EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS, AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN COOKING AREA ONLY COLD RUNNING WATER RANGING IN TEMPERATURE FROM 46.3 F-48.0 F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION ON OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER AND GROUND.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND COOKED INCLUDING COOKED PORK, RICE AND BEANS. NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE OR POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A. MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CHICAGO CETIFICATE(S) POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3/19/14 REPORT #1402043 NOT CORRECTED: #33 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN AREA (DISH WASHING) UNCLEAN WITH DARK GROOVES. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD. #34 OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #38 OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FROM BOTH FAUCETS. OBSERVED LEAK AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM FAUCET. REPAIR FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER FOR SUGAR WITH CRACKED LID. REPLACE LID FOR BULK SUGAR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED PLASTIC DOORS OF HOT HOLDING UNIT ON SOUTH SIDE SERVING AREA. DOORS MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED SO THAT FOOD IS SAFE AND PROPER TEMPERATURE IS MAINTAINED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ON NORTH SIDE SERVICE AREA DIRECTLY ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE MOVED ABOVE OR TO THE RIGHT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIMEY RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS STORED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH FOOD RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT NORTHSIDE SERVICE AREA. ALL CRACKED OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED IN NORTHSIDE SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES OUTSIDE WALK IN FREEZER THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND COOKING AREAS. ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED AND ALL FLOORS MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR WALL AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENT WITHIN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT. GREASE ACCUMULATED ON DUCT VENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTS WITHIN NORTH AND SOUTH SIDE FOOD SERVICE HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT PROTECTED. ALL LIGHTS WITHIN HOT HOLDING UNITS NEED TO BE SHIELDED, SHATTERPROOF, OR RECESSED TO PROTECT FOOD.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED 1 GAS BURNER WITHIN KITCHEN NOT UNDER HOOD VENTILATION. ALL BURNERS MUST BE UNDER PROPER VENTILATION.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS NOT PROPERLY HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE. MOPS MUST BE CLEANED AND HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTER. MUST STORE ALL WIMING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA UNCLEAN WITH DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. PROPERLY WASH AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK FREEZER NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER TO A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM BOTH FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN SINKS FULLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LEAK AT FAUCET. REPAIR FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN FULLY FUNCTIONING AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD SERVICE AREA OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN AS FULLY FUNCTIONAL.