CARNICERIA AGUACALIENTES

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WHICH INCLUDES DISCLOSURE (ASTERISK) TO A FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ITEMS PROVIDED (EGGS, SHELLFISH, UNDERCOOKED MEATS) IN MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ONE PAGE HANDOUT PROVIDED VIA EMAIL.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FEATURES IN NEED OF CLEANING IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST MAINTAIN.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT LID/COVERING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED LID AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFIUSE AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH ON FLOORS AND EXCESSIVE BOXES STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE SAID AREA, REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF CLUTTER.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY THE CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (SHRIMP, LETTUCE, TOMATOES, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RED CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND WHITE CUTTING BOARD IN THE FRONT COOK PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS AND ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND SIDES OF THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT COOK/PREP AREA WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD RESIDUE AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM THE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2166857 4/27/18 NOT CORRECTED #24- Observed far rear kitchen three compartment sink broken seem on drain board far left side. Instructed person in charge to weld seem and maintain three compartment sink.#29- FLOORS IN THE GLASS DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE FLOORS ARE EXPOSED CEMENT THAT IS NOT SMOOTH. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS ARE BEING GRINDED DOWN AND DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IS BEING WELDED AT THIS TIME.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Observed repackages items for sale not labeled in grocery area (lard and mole); spices and other bulk items in containers not labeled with product name. Instructed to Label food items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Observed missing splash guard in meat department hand sink. Instructed person in charge to obtain, install and maintain splash guard on both sides of hand sink. Ob served over size pots in facility that can not fully submerge in three compartment sink. Must remove oversize cooking pots from facility that can not fully submerge in three compartment sink. Observed exposed kitchen directly next to patron restroom, no barrier/door. Must install a door/closure for exposed kitchen section. Observed rusted shelving throughout prep area and walk in cooler. Must repair, replace or remove rust. Observed damaged gaskets on beer reach in cooler on sales floor. must replace or repair gaskets.Observed a string used to open walk in cooler door in rear prep area.Must provide a door handle.Must remove rust from all walk in cooler shelving units.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST GROUT FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLERS AND MAKE CONCRETE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WHERE NEEDED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Observed dirt,old food debris and dust on all walls and touch point area in prep area, ware wash area and walk in coolers. Must clean and maintain. Observed missing and damaged wall tiles and bases/coving. Must repair, replace and maintain.Must enclose waste pipe noted in liquor/grocery walk in cooler which is above storage.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Observed non functional lights in all three hoods in front prep area; lights in rear prep area non functional above prep table. Missing light shields in food prep areas. Must obtain and install shields. Must repair light and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Missing hand sink in rear walk in cooler meat grinding area and the wait station dish washing area. Must obtain, install and maintain hand sink with hot and cold running water connected to city plumbing.Missing sink stoppers at all 3- compartment sinks.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: Observed food from an unapproved source 4 lbs of fresh clams with out 90 day shell fish tags in one door prep cooler unit in rear kitchen area. Person in charge voluntarily discarded clams, instructed person in charge to maintain shellfish tags for 90 days with product until finished. aprox 4 lbs $18 Critical Violation 7-38-005 (B)

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed one door prep cooler unit in beverage station area at 61.9 degrees ambient air with potentially hazardous food inside ( 2 gallons of milk 56.1 degrees F). Person in charge voluntary discarded milk and obtained and installed new one door prep cooler unit at time of inspection with ambient air temperature of 39.8 degrees F . Critical Violation 7-38-005(A).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed food at improper temperature in walk in cooler extra large pot of beans at 127.F approx 50 lbs $80, cooked beef intestine in large pan on shelf in front prep area at 55.2 degrees F approx 10 lbs $10, re fried beans in medium pan on prep table in front prep area approx 4.5 lbs $25, raw shelled eggs on prep table in front prep area at 55.4 degrees F approx 4.5 lbs $5.( 2 gallons of milk 56.1 degrees F). Person in charge voluntary discarded milk and obtained and inst Person in charge voluntary discarded all food items out of temperature. Instructed to maintain potentially hazardous food at 40 degrees F or below.Appx 75lbs..$160. Critical Violation 7-38-005(A)

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: Observed food handler cut cooked ready to eat steak/beef meat on cutting board with bare hands. Instructed food handler to wash hands and don gloves when handling ready to eat food. Food handler voluntary discarded cooked steak/beef meat at time of inspection. Food handler fail to wash hands after cleaning floor, returned to front food prep area and begin handling/ preparing foods. Instructed food handler to wash hands in between task and when returning to food prep area. Critical Violation 7-38-010(A)

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: Observed food not protected during storage, service and displayed. Food handler preparing ready to eat salsa in customer dining area; food handler stored gordita in container lined with dirty apron and wrapped with bath towel in front prep area; salt stored inside single use chemical bucket container in rear kitchen area; cooked smoked meat stored next to raw meat in sale display case in meat department area; raw fish stored over ready to eat salad in rear kitchen area one door reach in cooler; chemical stored above food and food prep area in meat department and front cook line area; chemicals stored with dry food items on second floor food storage area. Instructed person in charge to ensure chemical are stored away from food items and maintain proper food storage practices. Observed waste pipe in liquor/grocery walk in cooler with food stored directly underneath. Instructed person in charge to in case waste pipe in walk in cooler. Serious 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: Observed facility not pest/rodent proof 1/4 to 1 inch gap on bottom of rear kitchen exit door near three compartment sink. Instructed person in charge to rodent/pest proof facility. Serious Violation 7-38-020.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: Observed on chemical test kit in facility for checking sanitizer residual ppm's. Instructed person in charge to obtain and maintain test kit in facility. Serious Violation 7-38-030

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: Observed three compartment sink in rear wait station dish area grease trap over flowing from lid pooling water onto floor. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain three compartment sink grease trap. Observed far rear kitchen three compartment sink hot water faucet broken and broken seem on drain board far left side. Instructed person in charge to repair faucet as well as weld seem and maintain three compartment sink. Serious Violation 7-38-030

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous Minor violation not corrected from inspection #2088565 dated 9/21/17. #32-NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THEY CHOP THE STEAK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #33-COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO THE FLAT TOP GRILL TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN THE SIDES AND UNDER THE GRILL. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #34-FLOORS IN THE GLASS DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE FLOORS ARE EXPOSED CEMENT THAT IS NOT SMOOTH. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. #35-CEILING TILES ON THE GROCERY SIDE ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE STAINED, IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING. CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. Serious Violation 7-42-090.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed repackages items for sale not labeled in grocery area (lard and mole); spices and other bulk items in containers not labeled with product name. Instructed to Label food items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed missing splash guard in meat department hand sink. Instructed person in charge to obtain, install and maintain splash guard on both sides of hand sink. Ob served over size pots in facility that can not fully submerge in three compartment sink. Must remove oversize cooking pots from facility that can not fully submerge in three compartment sink. Observed exposed kitchen directly next to patron restroom, no barrier/door. Must install a door/closure for exposed kitchen section. Observed rusted shelving throughout prep area and walk in cooler. Must repair, replace or remove rust. Observed damaged gaskets on beer reach in cooler on sales floor. must replace or repair gaskets.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dirt,old food debris and dust on all walls and touch point area in prep area, ware wash area and walk in coolers. Must clean and maintain. Observed missing and damaged wall tiles and bases/coving. Must repair, replace and maintain.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Observed non functional lights in all three hoods in front prep area; lights in rear prep area non functional above prep table. Missing light shields in food prep areas. Must obtain and install shields. Must repair light and maintain

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Missing hand sink in rear walk in cooler meat grinding area and the wait station dish washing area. Must obtain, install and maintain hand sink with hot and cold running water connected to city plumbing.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE THEY CHOP THE STEAK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO THE FLAT TOP GRILL TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN THE SIDES AND UNDER THE GRILL. HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE GLASS DISH WASHING AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND ESILY CLEANABLE. THE FLOORS ARE EXPOSED CEMENT THAT IS NOT SMOOTH. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES ON THE GROCERY SIDE ARE IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE STAINED, IN POOR REPAIR OR MISSING. CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAK AT THE HANDSINK IN THE FRESH MEAT DEPARTMENT AREA. LEAK AT P-TRAP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF GROUT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AT ICE MACHINE. HOOD VENTILATION AT FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS NEEDED IN PREP KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 10-12 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA, FOUND OPEN BAIT IN LIQOUR STORAGE AREA, AND FOUND 3-4 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR BEVERAGE AREA. ALL AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY, BAIT MUST BE STORED PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 19, 2016 REPORT#1950818 #33 CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES(ON 2ND FLOOR AND IN SMALL BAR AREA IN DINING ROOM).#38 REPAIR ALL LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE NEAR CONDENSER ON THE CEILING IN BEER COOLER. #41 ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES ON FLOORS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS. #45 ALL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING ON PREMISES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MGRS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS MINORS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF GROUT AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIAN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AT ICE MACHINE. HOOD VENTILATION AT FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS NEEDED IN PREP KITCHEN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND CLEAN OR PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES AND SURFACES INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER IN REAR. REPLACE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHICH ARE RUSTY DUE TO MISSING PLASTIC COATING. REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE ICY BUILD-UP INSIDE ALL DEEP FREEZERS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. PAINT ALL RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS WHERE PRESENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES(ON 2ND FLOOR AND IN SMALL BAR AREA IN DINING ROOM).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON BOTH FLOORS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT, OR REPLACE ALL WALL PANELS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR MAIN FOOD PREP AREA(HEAVILY STAINED). CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF HOOD AND SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.PAINT RUSTY DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR ALL LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE NEAR CONDENSER ON THE CEILING IN BEER COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES ON FLOORS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: : ALL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING ON PREMISES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MGRS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND SHELLFISH(MUSSELS) IN REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(NOT FROZEN, AND NOT FROZEN WITH A TAG)IN CONTAINER WITHOUT ORIGINAL PACKAGING OR TAG AND WITH THE TAG NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING. ALL SHELL FISH MUST REMAIN IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH TAG UNTIL PREPARED AND SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: EGGS-49.5F-51.5F. SOUR CREAM-48.5, AND 50.5F, CHORIZO-49.8F, MILK-51.6F. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT HOT FOOD PREP AREA HANDLE TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS, MUST USE GLOVES, UTENSILS, OR WHITE TISSUE PAPER WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL OBSERVED ON PREMISES ON SECOND FLOOR IN LARGE STORAGE ROOM. 100 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, ON TOP OF BASE BOARDS, ON AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE PALLETS THROUGHOUT THIS AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN WALLS, BASES BOARDS AND FLOORS AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: MASSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS FOUND ON LID EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE IN OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE AREA. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE CLEAN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR DISH WASHING AREAS PROVIDED AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS TAKEN FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND CLEAN OR PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY. PAINT RUSTY SHELVES AND SURFACES INSIDE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER IN REAR. REPLACE SHELVES IN DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHICH ARE RUSTY DUE TO MISSING PLASTIC COATING. REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE ICY BUILD-UP INSIDE ALL DEEP FREEZERS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. PAINT ALL RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS WHERE PRESENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES(ON 2ND FLOOR AND IN SMALL BAR AREA IN DINING ROOM).

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ON BOTH FLOORS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN, PAINT, OR REPLACE ALL WALL PANELS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR MAIN FOOD PREP AREA(HEAVILY STAINED). CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INTERIOR OF HOOD AND SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.PAINT RUSTY DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR ALL LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE NEAR CONDENSER ON THE CEILING IN BEER COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STOCK AND ARTICLES ON FLOORS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOPS FOR ALL ICE MACHINES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN CLEAN COVERED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS WORKING ON PREMISES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MGRS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK UP IN THE FRONT PREP RESTAURANT AREA WHEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS ON. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER AND TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED LESS THAN 20 FEET AWAY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 30 GNATS ON THE WALL LOCATED IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES AND PIPES IN THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINING IN THE PRODUCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING WITH A BROWNISH BUILD UP LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE MEAT DELI WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE LIGHTBULBS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE PRODUCE LOCATED IN THE GROCERY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED STOCK (CASES OF SODA, WATER) STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR DAIRY COOLER ON THE SELLING FLOOR; REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS. OBSERVED AN OPEN SEAM IN THE WOOD CHOPPING BLOCK IN THE FRONT PREP (COOKING) AREA; SEAL, RESURFACE OR REPLACE SO THAT OPEN SEAM IS CLOSED.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER AROUND SINKS AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING; CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK OUTSIDE OF THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND A LEAK FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA; REPAIR BOTH LEAKS.