NUEVO LEON RESTAURANT

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF DISHWASHING AREA, FOOD PREP AREA, AND COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. FRONT AND SIDE DOORS NOT RODENTPROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENTPROOF DOORS AND KEEP TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TOP PANEL OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE CHEST FREEZER DOOR SO THAT IT IS IN GOOD REPAIR AND ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. OBSERVED STAND UP FREEZER WITH WORN GASKETS AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP AND REPAIR GASKETS SO THAT FREEZER CAN CLOSE PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. COLD HOLDING PREP LINE UNIT IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN THROUGHOUT BEHIND AND UNDER LARGE EQUIPTMENT AND IN CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQIPTMENT AND IN CORNERS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT IN VARIOUS AREAS INCLUDING DOOR FRAMES, WALL BASE, AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN A DUST FREE CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEEDED IN DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP AREA, AND BAR AREA. OBSERVED END CAPS NEEDED ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS IN DISH WASHING, FOOD PREP AND BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED PROPERLY. PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY 1 BURNER STOVE. NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER SPLASHGUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE FULLY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE PROPER SPLASHGUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ARTICLES IN BACK STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BACK STORAGE ROOM.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE KITCHEN KNIFE HOLDER AND UTENSIL BUCKET IS GREASY; WASH , RINSE AND SANITIZE THE KNIVES, HOLDERS AND UTENSILS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE DISH MACHINE FRAMING AND EQUIPMENT LEGS AND CASTERS ARE GREASY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE WALK IN COOLER COIL AND FREEZER IS FULL OF FROST, DEFROST THE UNITS. THE WALK IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE INTERIORS IN DETAIL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS ARE GREASY, DEGREASE AND CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER. THE FLOOR TILES ARE DAMAGED AROUND THE DISH ROOM DRAIN, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS EASY TO CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN IS GREASY AND DIRTY LOOKING, CLEAN THE CEILING SO IT IS LIGHT COLORED AND CLEAN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: THE CENTER KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELD IS GREASY, CLEAN THE SHIELD.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE DUST FROM VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. REATTACH METAL PLATE ON BACK OF URINAL WHERE LOOSE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN ARE WITHOUT END CAPS; PROVIDE.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING; PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

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 LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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 MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT DISH MACHINE& RUSTY & DAMAGED DIVIDER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,ICE FROM COMPRESSOR UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER.MUST CAULK URINAL IN MEN'S.

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 GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GRILL,GRILL TABLE,ICE MACHINE,FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER,DISH RACKS.MUST DEFROST ALL FREEZERS.

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 CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.

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.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN DISH & PREP AREAS,MEN'S TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED & MISSING DOOR SWEEPS ON FRONT ENTRY& PREP AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING LEADING INTO DISH AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR WOMEN'S.

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 & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #176925, DATED 3-31-10; VIOLATIONS #30,31,32,33,34,35,38,41, & 43. 30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. 31, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN. 32, MUST REPLACE DOOR HANDLES ON PREP REACH IN COOLER AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR 3PART SINK AT FRONT JUICE BAR AREA. 33, MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. 34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM. 35, MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN DISH WASHING ROOM AND KITCHEN AND SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED AT DISH WASHING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM. 38, MUST REPAIR PIPES UNDER KITCHEN'S 3PART SINK AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3PART SINK AND DISH MACHINE. 41, EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. 43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; FOUND LARGE CONTAINER WITH COOKED BEANS AT 48.7F AND ANOTHER LARGE CONTAINER WITH COOKED BEEF AT 51.2. MANAGER STATED, FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. MUST KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. ADVISED TO BREAK DOWN FOOD INTO SMALLER STORAGE CONTAINER. 35LBS.=$150.00. FOODS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. CITIATION ISSUED 7-38-005A, CRITICAL.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING; OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN SINK AND A STOVE BLOCKING HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS AND STOVE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CITIATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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 PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN.

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 REPLACE DOOR HANDLES ON PREP REACH IN COOLER, AND REPLACE BROKEN GLASS DOOR FOR 2 DOORS COOLER IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR 3PART SINK FROM JUICE BAR AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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 REPLACE MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES.

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. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, REPAIR WALLS AT DISH WASHING ROOM AND SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NEEDED AT DISH WASHING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM.

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 PIPES UNDER KTCHEN'S 3PART SINK AND SEAL GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3PART SINK AND DISH MACHINE.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.