ZACATECAS RESTAURANT

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed management to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 Observed no kit for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea on site. Instructed management to maintain all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 Observed improper date marking of TCS foods. Instructed management that all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food, prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be labeled with the date of creation and the date of disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 Observed food items that are served raw or under cooked without a consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Instructed management to mark all items that are served raw or under cooked and link that to a disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 Observed a large build up of grease and dirt on all cooking equipment in rear kitchen area. Instructed management to clean, sanitize, and maintain clean equipment.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 Observed no covered trash receptacle in the employee toilet room. Instructed to install and maintain a covered trash receptacle in the toilet room.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 Observed a build up of dirt and grease on the walls and floors of rear prep area and the walls and floors in bar area. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates that did not have allergen training. Instructed management all employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates must maintain records of allergen training on premises.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed management to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on premises at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: Observed no kit for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea on site. Instructed management to maintain all necessary supplies including a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed a hand wash sink in the employee's restroom with no water available under pressure. Instructed management to maintain a functioning, fully equipped hand wash sink in the employee restroom at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: Observed a prep cooler in the rear kitchen area containing the following items at the following improper temperatures: sour cream 52.0F, shredded lettuce 46.9F, tomatoes 51.1F, eggs at 55.9F, and salsa at 45.1F. Management voluntarily disposed of 5 pounds of food valued at $15. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed improper date marking of TCS foods. Instructed management that all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food, prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be labeled with the date of creation and the date of disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed food items that are served raw or under cooked without a consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Instructed management to mark all items that are served raw or under cooked and link that to a disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Observed no metal stem probe thermometer on site. Instructed management to maintain an accurate, metal stem, probe thermometer on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Observed approximately 100 mouse droppings on the floor and storage shelves throughout the prep, storage, utility closet, side bar, and main bar areas. Instructed management to remove all droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain a pest free environment. Recommended management to have pest control treat problem areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG USED TO STORE COOKED RICE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Observed a large build up of grease and dirt on all cooking equipment in rear kitchen area. Instructed management to clean, sanitize, and maintain clean equipment.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Observed no covered trash receptacles in the employee and women's toilet room. Instructed to install and maintain a covered trash receptacles in both toilet rooms.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed a build up of dirt and grease on the walls and floors of rear prep area and the walls and floors in bar area. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Observed a heavy build up of grease and grime on the ventilation hood and filters over the grill. Instructed management to clean and maintain.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates that did not have allergen training. Instructed management all employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates must maintain records of allergen training on premises.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNIT,RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUSTY INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,RUSTY GRILL TABLE & UNUSED STEAM TABLELOWER SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER DOOR,MISSING HANDLES AND DAMAGED LID ON TOP SIDE OF PREP COOLER AND REMOVE STRING USED FOR HANDLES.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT IN BAR AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,CAN OPENER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS & COMPRESSOR UNIT,CUTTING BOARDS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT REAR & BAR 3- COMP SINKS AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME,LEAKY DRAIN LINE AT BAR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FRONT CLOSET,REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

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 APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER CRATE AND NEXT TO FILE CABINET,BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND IN FRONT STORAGE CLOSET IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.ALSO EVIDENCE OF A UNKNOWN WHITE TOXIC POWDER ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP,BAR,DISH WASHING ,DINING AREAS.APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP IN LOWER LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND UNKNOWN WHITE TOXIC POWDER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/28/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNIT,RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT BAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,RUSTY INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE,RUSTY GRILL TABLE & UNUSED STEAM TABLELOWER SHELF.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER & PREP COOLER DOOR,MISSING HANDLES AND DAMAGED LID ON TOP SIDE OF PREP COOLER AND REMOVE STRING USED FOR HANDLES.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM UNDERSIDES OF PREP TABLES,FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT IN BAR AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,CAN OPENER,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS & COMPRESSOR UNIT,CUTTING BOARDS,ALL STORAGE SHELVES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,DRY STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA,WALK IN FREEZER FLOORING IS LOOSE AND POOR REPAIR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,FILTERS AND HOOD.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP,BAR AND DINING AREAS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT REAR & BAR 3- COMP SINKS AND REMOVE TAPE FROM SAME,LEAKY DRAIN LINE AT BAR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FRONT CLOSET,REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN AND COVER UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ALEXANDER AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR KITCHEN PREP UPRIGHT FREEZER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TODEFROST AND CLEAN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED KITCHEN LIGHTS MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE A MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE NOZZLE LEAKING AT THE BASE DISH TOWEL OVER THE BASE SO YOU DON'T GET SPRAYED FROM THE WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, AND #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN FLAT TOP GRILL, EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT/FRYER STOVE TOP, AND DEFROST FRONT BAR GLASS FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE AND MISSING END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURES AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors in hot water heater room not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: MUST UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL REPORTS, AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS THATS NEEDED INSIDE LOG BOOK, BUSINESS LICENSE, CHEMICALS USED, MAP, ETC., AND OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND REAR STORAGE GARAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND CLOSE ALL ENTRY AREAS, TO PREVENT RODENT ACTIVITY, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT PREMISES

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE AREA, AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHT REAR KITCHEN,

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE/GARAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS IN A NEATER FASHION