TORTILLA SOUP

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 07/10/2015, INSPECTION REPORT # 1560097, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP IN COOKING AREA, 34 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS, 36 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING, 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN ONE DIRECTION OR HANDLES FACING UP,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LARGE AMOUNTS OF ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN, AND REAR AREA PRODUCE DOOR HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, AND BOTTOM SHELF IN PRODUCE COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REFINISH OR REPLACE (STEAM TABLE)CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN PREP/COOKING AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE GREASE BOX EXTERIOR TOP/COVER WITH GREASE AND RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP IN COOKING AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES (ENTRANCE) INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT FAUCET) AND FAUCET NECK AT ONE COMPARTMENT/PREP SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE BIN BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly dated in walk in cooler.

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: Floor tiles in walk in cooler that were damaged, shall be repaired/replaced.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in rear kitchen areas, shall be provided/replaced.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ice bin covers at the bar area are missing.Must provide and maintain. Shelvings inside the Walk-in-cooler are rusty.Must repair and maintain.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Remove excessive grease build-up on exterior surfaces of grease trap box beneath the 3 compartment sink.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floors inside the furnace rooms,closets are dirty.Clean floors in detail throughout the premises.Elevate stored items inside the closets 6" off floor/wall for easier cleaning.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light shield inside the walk-in-cooler is in poor repair.Must repair and maintain with adequate lighting at all times.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Additional exposed handsink is needed at the rear preaparation area/dishwashing machine for handwashing and repair water leaks at drain pipes beneath the 3 compartment sinks at bar areas.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: A metal stem thermometer is needed for monitoring food temperatures and maintain at all times.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Ice dispensing utensil for ice machine not properly stored.Must store in a clean container,invert to prevent contamination before use.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Walls/ceiling that had peeling paint/.plaster by dish machine area shall be repaired/sealed.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Missing light shields in rear storage area, shall be provided.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Above had no mop sink on premises, must provide mop sink to premises.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.----------MUST REPAIR FLOOR BASEBOARD IN POOR REPAIR AND WITH HOLES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FILTERS AND KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.-----------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR DINING AREA.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED STANDING WATER (DRAINAGE) IN BETWEEN 2ND COMPARTMENT AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OVERFLOWING GARBAGE BAGS CONTAINING FOOD IN BOTH OUTDOOR WASTE CONTAINERS.LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND BAGS FOUND GNAWED AND TORN OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES OR POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT WATER IN CUSTOMER MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES FROM THE EVENING BEFORE. MUST CLEAN DIRTY DISHES DAILY.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALL SINKS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH MACHINE, ALL PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS. MUST CLEAN ALL.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INCLUDING FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS ON COOKS LINE WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN. MISSING WALL TILES ON COOKS LINE AND IN REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK ON NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.