TORTILLA SOUP

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOR NEXT INSPECTION

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY DESIGNED COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: DISHMACHINE IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME,IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE OF 10 ppm CHLORINE,TAG REMAINS ON THE DISHMACHINE ,INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTERTO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN DISHMACHINE HAS BEEN FIXED ,MUST BE 100 ppm CHLORINE FINAL RINSE,NO CITATION ISSUED. EQUIPMENT ORIGINALLY TAGGED ON 9/13/11. PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED-FOUND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOORS,GIVEN 7 DAYS TO CORRECT VIOLATION,INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS,MUST BE RODENT PROOFED; FOUND 30 MICE DROPPINGS BESIDE 2 DOOR COOLER,BEHIND AIR FAN,CORNERS OF ROOM LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,GIVEN 7 DAYS 03-27-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATION, RECOMMENDED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE.

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 FROM REPORT #557541,09-13-12 NOT CORRECTED,NOW SERIOUS VIOLATION,#33 CAN OPENER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAME;#34 FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND STORAGE ROOMS NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE;#36 LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD; #41 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR; GIVEN 7 DAYS 03-27-12 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH WILL PROPERLY FIT INTO THE DRAINS. MUST PROVIDE PROPERLY DESIGNED COVERS FOR BAR ICE BINS (CURRENTLY USING SHEET PANS).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING UNCLEAN:SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,CHOPPING BOARDS,GREASE BOXES, SHELVES, UNUSED COOLERS, BUCKETS/COVERS OF DISHMACHINE CHEMICALS, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT IN PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED,MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD; FURNACE ROOM WITHOUT LIGHT,MUST PROVIDE LIGHT

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Facility not maintaining proper temperature. Walk-in cooler internal temperature at 53.9 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that internal temperature of cooler must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on walk-in cooler.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Potentially hazardous foods in cooler stated above not maintaining proper temperature. Found Ribs Tips 10lbs at 52.4 F, Ribs 15 lbs at 52.1 F, Hot links 3 lbs at 53.0 F, Chicken Wings 3 lbs at 52.4 F and Eggs 2 dz at 51.4 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Approximately 33 lbs, value $150. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils not at proper concentration. While in use by employee, low temperature dishmachine not at proper concentration or sanitizing rinse. Chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Chlorine bucket completely empty and establishment didn't have not have any dishmachine sanitizer or chemical test kit available. Instructed that dishmachine must have chlorine sanitizer rinse at 100 ppm to proper sanitize equipment and utensils. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on dishmachine.

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While running and draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming back-up left and right sides of sink. Instructed manager to detail clean grease trap and/or drainline to prevent inadequate disposal of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ice bins not covered in bar area. Instructed to provide covers for ice bins to protect ice during storage.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Can opener, exhaust hood, filters and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor behind equipment, along wallbase and storage rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Ceiling tile not maintained in dining area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Ventilation and light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Gap along wallbase not in prep area behind prep table. Instructed to seal gap and/or install coving.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Light bulb inside walk-in cooler not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Employees door room door not self closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Soda holder in bar area not provided with drainline for liquid waste. Instructed to attacted drainline to holder.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: Thermometer not provided for several coolers. Instructed to provided thermometer conspicuous inside coolers.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Unnecessary articles and unused equipment stored on premises. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR RECEIPT OF SERVICE FROM A PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND FOUND 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN 1 ROOM UNDER POP COOLER,SERIOUS VIOLATION ,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED MUST BE CONTRACTED WITH A LICENSED PEST COMPANY AND MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR;GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION 11-17-10

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CURRENT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PRESENT,NOT ON SITE ,PREMISES IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MUST SHOW PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED,AT THIS TIME STAFF PREPARED SHRIMP COCKTAIL FOR CUSTOMER

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY OF INSPECTION REPORT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST AT ALL TIMES POST THE SUMMARY OF INSPECTION REPORT IN THE PREMISES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS

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. COOKING HOOD FULL OF GREASE,MUST CALL SERVICE FOR CLEANING,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. CHOPPING BOARD WITH DEEP BLACK CUTS ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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. FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT ,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN