MEXICO STEAK HOUSE

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, CEILING AND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DBERIS AND/OR GREASE.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP PART OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2.&B) OBSERVED COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; ABOUT 10 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT 57F, ABOUT 3 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 53F, ABOUT 2 LBS OF RAW EGGS AT 52F, ABOUT 1/2 LB OF DICED TOMATOES AT 52F AND ABOUT 1/2 LB OF GUACAMOLE AT 55.5F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 55F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 80 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE HALLWAY, AND THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS IN BASKETS AND THE BASKETS STACKED ON ONE ANOTHER WITHOUT A BARRIER TO PREVENT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASKET TOUCHING THE TORTILLA CHIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN EACH BASKET AND NOT ALLOW THE BOTTOM OF THE BASKET TO TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LID AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNIT STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE LINING OF THE GASKETS AND GASKETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LONG CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA BADLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH AN ACCUMULATION UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OLD AND UNSUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN A CLEANABLE SPACE FREE OF ITEMS THAT COULD POSSIBLY BE USED FOR HARBORING PEST AND OR INSECTS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL ON FILTERS AND HOOD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSBILE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND THE NONE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE HOOD UNIT.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE FAN VENTS LOCATED INSIDE THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT THE DRINK PREP COUNTER LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK OR ONLY SERVE ALL DRINKS FROM THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH/PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE MAKER INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED BEANS, COOKED MEATS, GUACAMOLE, SHREDDED LETTUCE, ETC.) THAT ARE STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. MANAGER PROVIDED LABELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON ALL FOODS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSED RECEPTACLE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED DEATTACHED COVING ON THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE WALL COVING TIGHT FITTING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONLY ONE OF TWO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(n) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST HAVE DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11(a) OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE 4 FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES EXPIRED ON 12/24/2018, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CERTIFICATES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGENT TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED PLASTIC BUCKETS WITH A DISH DETERGENT LABEL ON THEM BEING USED TO STORE FOOD SUCH AS TORTILLA CHIPS AND RAW CHICKEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE FOODS FROM THE BUCKETS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE OF CARDBOARD BOXES INSIDE OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF AT 151.1F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER LEVER FOR THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE SINK BASIN CAN FILL WITH WATER. REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.