TAQUERIA LOS COMALES #1

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINKS FOR STAFF NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA WITH 3- ROLLING CARTS,MACHINE STORED IN FRONT OF AND NO TOWELS AT SAME,BAR AREA HAND SINK A BUCKET WITH COCONUT JUICE INSIDE AND EMPLOYEES BASEMENT TOILETROOM HAND DRYER NOT WORKING.CARTS, MACHINE & BUCKET IS NOW REMOVED,TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS,OVER SIZED POTS THAT ARE TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK,ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH WALK IN COOLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN PREP,DISH WASHING AREA,BASEMENT AND WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,FLOOR MATS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLERS,DAMAGED WALL AT DRIVE THRU AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION UNITS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOODS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR FRONT TABLE TOP COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO PERSON WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPING, SERVING AND HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. PORK, STEAK, CHICKEN.... SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND KNIFE STORED BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP MULTI USE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPLACED WHEN WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN DISH AREA, PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOODS SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ALL AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. AROUND AREA OF GREASE TRAP IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND KNIFE STORED BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND TABLE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP MULTI USE UTENSILS IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPLACED WHEN WORN AND DISCOLORED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. ALL DRINK MACHINES IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN DISH AREA, PREP AREA, FRONT BAR AND BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOODS SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ALL AREAS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND SPLATTER. AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. AROUND AREA OF GREASE TRAP IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETER. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AND MEAT PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR INCLUDING WHITE UPPER PANEL INSIDE THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN WASHROOMS. CLEAN WALLS IN ALL WASHROOMS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE CAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INSIDE SEVERAL UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: COOKED FLANK STEAK FOUND SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE AT 81.4F AND 87.4F IN REAR HOT FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA PLACED IN DOUBLE PANS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATED PREP COOLERS AT 55.1F, AND 56.8F(CUT TOMATOES), CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 51.6F AND 55.6F, AND SHELLED EGGS AT 56.8F. INSTRUCTED TO USE INSERTS IN THESE UNITS AND TO PLACE THE PANS DIRECTLY DOWN IN THE UNITS SO THAT PRODUCTS ARE MAINTAINED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. COOKED CHORIZO FOUND AT 101.5F ON TABLE UNDERNEATH GRILL IN FRONT SANDWICH PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SMALL FLY ACTIVITY(10) NOTICED IN THE REAR MOP SINK/STORAGE AREA NEAR RECEIVING DOOR(FLYING AROUND AND ON THE WALLS), ALSO OBSERVED 20 ON WALLS INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY, AND TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST WRITE NAME OF PRODUCTS ON LABELS PLACED ON FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINERS, ALL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED INVERTED WITH ALL HANDLES UP OR OUT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT RUSTY LOWER SHELVES AND LEGS UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, AND RUSTY SURFACES ON DOORS TO WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PRODUCE AND MEAT PREP AREA. CLEAN THE INTERIOR INCLUDING WHITE UPPER PANEL INSIDE THE LARGE ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP AND STAINS FROM LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALLS IN ALL WASHROOMS WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN WASHROOMS WHERE PRESENT.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE CAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA(FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INSIDE SEVERAL UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH HANDLE TOUCHING THE ICE BEHIND THE BAR, AND LARGE ICE SCOOP IN REAR KITCHEN AREA SITTING ON TOP OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE UNCOVERED. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED CUT VEGETABLES AND CUT MEAT IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND CHICKEN MILANESA IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING DATE AND PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCTS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TONGUE MEAT BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR LEFT CORNER OF THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND GRILLS WITH MINOR GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED A PREP COOK REHEATING FOOD WITHOUT A METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF THE FINISHED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED CUT VEGETABLES AND CUT MEAT IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND CHICKEN MILANESA IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, WITHOUT PROPER LABELS CONTAINING DATE AND PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRODUCTS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLERS IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE REAR LEFT CORNER OF THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AND GRILLS WITH MINOR GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: THE NON COMPLIANCE INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE BY CDPH ON JUNE 19, 2014 WAS NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW TO ALL CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. THE SUMMARY AND THE INSPECTION REPORT WERE IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE. ESTABLISHMENT HAD THE COMPLIANCE SUMMARY POSTED FROM JUNE 27, 2013 IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE LAST INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED WHETHER IT IS A COMPLIANCE SUMMARY OR A NON COMPLIANCE SUMMARY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS; REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE LARGE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THE THREE COMP SINK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE GRILLS AND FRYERS IN REAR OF KITCHEN, CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE SAME GRILLS AND FRYERS. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FANS IN ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE COOKING IN PREP AREA WAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FEMALE EMPLOYEE.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: DEEP LARGE PAN OF COOKED BEEF TONGUE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.2F AND ALSO DEEP LARGE PAN OF COOKED SHREDDED BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75.2F IN WALK-IN COOLER. MGR STATES COOKED YESTERDAY, NO TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE. DISCUSSED WITH MGR PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX. 20LBS. $100 VALUE. MGR IMMEDIATELY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS. REPLACE WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREAS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SOME OF THE OPEN TO GO CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT ARE NOT PROTECTED, INVERT THE CONTAINERS SO THEY CANNOT BE EASILY CONTAMINATED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE FLOORS UNDER THE 2 AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN UNDER THE PIPES FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE BACK SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS STAINED, CLEAN THE BACK SPLASH AREA AND SANITIZE IT.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ARE NOT WORKING AND WILL NOT GIVE ACCURATE READINGS AFTER BEING CALIBRATED, REPLACE AND MONITOR YOUR THERMOMETERS REGULARLY. THE MILK AND TO GO STATION THERMOMETERS ARE NOT WORKING, INSTALL ACCURATE, EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: THE EMPLOYEES PACKING THE TO GO CONDIMENTS NEED TO RESTRAIN THERE HAIR WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE KITCHEN CEILINGS HAVE SOME WATER STAIN TILES ABOVE THE GRILL AREA AND REAR PREP AREA, REPLACE DAMAGED TILES. THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR MEAT DICING AND GRINDING MACHINES IS DUSTY AND HAS A DIRTY HOLE IN THE TILE WHERE THE SHELF SUPPORT GOES THRU, CLEAN AND REPAIR AREA SO YOUR PROCESSING AREA IS BETTER PROTECTED.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THE 2-DOOR CARRY OUT COOLER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING UNIT.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BAR IS IN THE ICE, STORE THE SCOOP OUT OF THE ICE SO THE HANDLE DOES NOT TOUCH THE ICE.

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

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS.