Taqueria El Chorrito

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 4-1-20 INSPECTION # 1303855. VIOLATION 39.NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASH SINK AND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARDS. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD. VIOLATION 48. NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND TO SANITIZE OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT. (LARGE POTS AND PANS) VIOLATION 53. NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS VIOLATION 58. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS MENTIONED ABOVE.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: 3-307.11 NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN REAR HAND WASH SINK AND THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARDS. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASH GUARD.

Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS)

Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL VARIOUS KIND OF SWEETS STORED INSIDE SELF SERVE CONTAINER ON SHELVE IN DINING AREA FOR SELF SERVE. LABEL WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT REAR PREP AREA. RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT PRODUCTS ARE HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED -

Inspector notes: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Inspector notes: NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES(EXTREMELY DIRTY AND ENCRUSTED WITH DRY FOOD) FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. -

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS FROM UNDER THE SHELVES AT HALLWAY STORAGE AREA BY THE RADIATOR,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN . HOLE ON WALL BEHIND THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER ACROSS FROM BLUE FOOD PLASTIC CONTAINERS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS DOOR OF REACH IN SODA COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH BROKEN GLASS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. GLASS DOOR MUST BE REPLACED.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS MADE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED HOODS AND FILTERS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN STAFF BATHROOM WATER DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND WALLS OF STAFF BATHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA CONTAINING 2 PREP TABLES AND 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

Inspector notes: INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PATIO WITH CLUTTER CREATING INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE. CLEAN AND STORE ALL ITEMS PROPERLY TO REDUCE HARBORAGE.

Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1955628 DATED4/20/2017 THE VIOLATIONS ARE VIOLATION#36 BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE SHIELDS. VIOLATION#38 NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. VIOLATION#45 FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Inspector notes: NOTED DOOR AT THREE DOOR COOLER WITH HINGS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT WALLBASE BEHIND COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN.

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FRYER CABINETS.

Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS AT FRONT FOOD AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA ALSO NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.

Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS. EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

Inspector notes: NOTED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT.TOLD FOODHANDLER TO PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT. FOOD HANDLER COMPLIED

Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER (NORTH WALL),AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP. USE OF GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE TO STORE FOOD IN, AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 2-COMP AND 3-COMP SINKS, AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; ON THE SOUTH WALL WHERE FOOD IS STORED AND ON THE TOILET ROOM WALL, AND ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. ALSO, FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSSTUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SMALL FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONSTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD ON FRONT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MAINTAIN SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP#1482825, DATED 6/22/15. VIOLATION #32; GREASE BUILD -UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER, FILTERS AND HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION# 34; BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY AND AT REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON -ABSORBENT SURFACE.EXCESS WATER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP AREA DRY.ITEMS(FOOD,CANS,BABY CUP, ETC.) UNDER THE WOOD PATIO AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #35; EXCESS DUST AND GRIMES ON CEILING TILES BY THE VENT COVER IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR REP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #41; OUTSIDE PATIO WITH DEBRIS AND UN-ORGANIZED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED WHAT IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER (NORTH WALL),AND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP. USE OF GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE TO STORE FOOD IN, AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 2-COMP AND 3-COMP SINKS, AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELF OD THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM,NEED TO REPLACE

Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD -UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER, FILTERS AND HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY AND AT REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON -ABSORBENT SURFACE.EXCESS WATER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP AREA DRY.ITEMS(FOOD,CANS,BABY CUP, ETC.) UNDER THE WOOD PATIO AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: EXCESS DUST AND GRIMES ON CEILING TILES BY THE VENT COVER IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR REP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT HALLWAY ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA

Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE PATIO WITH DEBRIS AND UN-ORGANIZED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED WHAT IS NEEDED,

Inspector notes: FOUND THREE DOORS REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 49.7F TO 53F.TWO DOOR COOLER AT TEMP OF 48.7F AND POP COOLER WITH DESERT(FLAN AND CUSTARD) STORED INSIDE AT AIR TEMP OF 53F TAGGED POP COOLER AND THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. TAGGED UNITS" HELD FOR INSPECTION".DO NOT USE TAGGED COOLERS.UNITS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED RICE,COOKED CHICKEN,COOKED STEAK ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 62F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 50F;54.1F; 54.5F; 56.4F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.7F.COOKED HOT SAUCE AT TEMP OF 54F;SLICED BEEF WITH SAUCE AND ONIONS AT TEMP OF 53.9F; MEAT FAT AT TEMP OF 53F;MILK AT TEMP OF 52F;COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 51F TO 53F.SOUPS AT TEMP F 52F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 52F; MELTED CHEESES AT TEMP OF 49.7F.RAW STEAKS AT TEMP OF 51F. 9 EACH FLAN AT TEMP OF 52.3F; 9 EACH OF CUSTARD AT TEMP OF 53.5F; AND 6 EACH CHEESE CAKE AT TEMP OF 53F,MENTIONED FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE FRONT REACH-IN POP COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. ALL ABUSED FOOD TEMPERATURE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED: POUNDS 200,VALUE 360 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER:FOUND RAW ROLLED GROUND BEEF STORED AT BOTTOM OF SHELVE ON TOP RUSTY WATER,AND UNIT CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING TO SHELVES AND FOOD FROM CONDENSER UNIT.NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION INSTALLED INSIDE THE UNIT. WAST LINE CONNECTION MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED /CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN FROM BOTH UNITS. THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WITH SAME PROBLEM.OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON TOP THE COVERED FOOD,HOWEVER A LOT OF LIDS WERE BROKEN AND WHIT HOLES WHICH WASTE WATER WAS DRAINING ON FOOD.ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED(RICE,COOKED BEEF WITH SAUCE AND ONIONS,AND RED SAUCE). ALSO BOTH UNITS DOORS ARE NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED TO UNIT.COLD AIR IS LOST AT BOTTOM OF DOORS.MUST RE-ADJUST/REPAIR DOORS TO UNITS TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE:40F AND BELOW OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,ALSO ON PANELS AND SCREWS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-14-14,REPORT #1464579 #33-FOUND WOOD PREPARATION TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. (DEEP GROOVES). #35-FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS THAT MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.(MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE) #38-FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OBSERVED TODAY THE SAME VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Inspector notes: BOTTOM SHELF OD THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS RUSTY INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT WASH BOWL INSIDE THE STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM,NEED TO REPLACE

Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD -UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER, FILTERS AND HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN HALLWAY AND AT REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON -ABSORBENT SURFACE.EXCESS WATER UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KEEP AREA DRY.ITEMS(FOOD,CANS,BABY CUP, ETC.) UNDER THE WOOD PATIO AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: EXCESS DUST AND GRIMES ON CEILING TILES BY THE VENT COVER IN FRONT DINING AREA AND REAR REP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT HALLWAY ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREA

Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES.A STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO BE ABLE TO CHECK INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE PATIO WITH DEBRIS AND UN-ORGANIZED AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATED WHAT IS NEEDED,

Inspector notes: FOUND WOOD PREPARATION TABLE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. (DEEP GROOVES).

Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL HOLES IN WALLS THAT MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.(MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE)

Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN ICE MACHINE AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE,BEANS,ETC.)

Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(RICE,BEANS,ETC.)

Inspector notes: FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY P-TRAP/DRAINAGE PIPING AT WASHBOWL INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, INSIDE THE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: A LOT OF DEBRIS STORED ON BASEMENT FLOOR: BROKEN CEMENT, BROKEN BRICKS,WOODS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL,AND STAGNATED WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL NEEDED. KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

Inspector notes: WOOD CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ARE BROKEN AND SATURATED WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CEILING.

Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DINIG AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS

Inspector notes: WATER PIPES ON CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA,HEAVILY LEAKING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID PIPES.

Inspector notes: BASEMENT DOOR OPENED, OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT IS LOCATED UNDER THE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS AND KEEP BASEMENT DOOR CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.

Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, INSIDE THE COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspector notes: A LOT OF DEBRIS STORED ON BASEMENT FLOOR: BROKEN CEMENT, BROKEN BRICKS,WOODS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL,AND STAGNATED WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL NEEDED. KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT.

Inspector notes: WOOD CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA ARE BROKEN AND SATURED WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CEILING.

Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DINIG AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS.

Inspector notes: WATER PIPES ON CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA,HEAVILY LEAKING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID PIPES.

Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 108F TO 110.1F; MINESTRONE SOUP AT TEMP OF 116.6F TO 116.9F; CHICKEN BROTH AT TEMP OF 127.9F TO 130F. FOOD WAS STORED ON TOP THE TABLE. NO PROOF OF TIME,TEMPERATURE AND COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 15, VALUE $ 40. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP CONTAINER HANDLE IS BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BBQ UNIT OUTSIDE REAR PATIO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING WALL UNDER THE STAIRCASE MUST BE SEALED, SOUTH-EAST SIDE.

Inspector notes: VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK,ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT SAID SINK,UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER

Inspector notes: A LOT OF WOOD AND OTHER ITEMS ARE STORED UNDER THE OUTSIDE WOOD PATIO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES.

Inspector notes: REPLACE IN POOR CONDITION LIDS FROM BOTH CHEST FREEZERS(LIDS HAVE EXCESSIVE GRAY TAPES ON THEM AND A LOT OF RUST).

Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD, EXCESS DUST AND DEAD INSECTS

Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Inspector notes: FOUND TWO COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SMALL COOLER FRONT PREP AREA AIR TEMP OF 57.1F; THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 46.7F-49 7F AND 50.1F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE BOTH UNIT: COOKED PORK, RICE .HOT DOGS,CHEESE AND ETC. TAGGED BOTH UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE THE ABOVE COOLERS: COOKED RICE 48.7F; COOKED PULLED PORK AT TEMP OF 50.4F; 12 DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 50F - 52.9F AND 55.9F. COOKED BEANS AT TEMP OF 49.7F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 49.1F; GRADED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.1F; SALSA VERDE AT TEMP OF 49.7F; 6 GALLONS OF MILK AT TEMP OF 50.7F. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/ TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 121, VALUE 240. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD(SLICE TOMATOES,LETTUCE, SHREDDED CHEESE AND AVOCADO), TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS: KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,MOVING DUST ITEMS FROM SHELVES TO FIND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND OTHER PAPER, TOUCHING DIRTY DISHES ETC,THEN GOING BACK TO TOUCHING FOOD AND READY TO EAT FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED THE OTHER EMPLOYEE REPORTING FOR DUTY AND WITHOUT WASHING HAND START TO PREP FOOD AND SLICED LETTUCE. EXPLAINED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Inspector notes: REPLACE IN POOR CONDITION LIDS FROM BOTH CHEST FREEZERS(LIDS HAVE EXCESSIVE GRAY TAPES ON THEM AND A LOT OF RUST).

Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PREP AREA,ALSO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD, EXCESS DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.

Inspector notes: PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO UNTHREAD FAUCET IS NEEDED AT SAID SINK.

Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINT ON THREE COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER,LOOSE FAUCET BASE ON EXPOSE HAND SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN THE RESTROOM .

Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER FOUND IN COOLERS ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS COOKED CHICKEN IN 2-DR REACH IN COOLER AT REAR NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.NOTED ABOVE FOOD WITH ANOTHER FOOD CONTAINER STORED DIRECTELY INSIDE THE COOKED CHICKEN WITHOUT FIRST COVERING IT.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED TO COVER READY TO EAT AND PREPARED FOODS 1ST BEFORE STORING ANYTHING ELSE INSIDE OR ABOVE THEM AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. HEARIN FOR TICKET #H000073566-11 WILL BE ON 11-17-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE.ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.

Inspector notes: 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. OBSERVE IMPROPER PEST CONTROL PRACTICE DURING INSPECTION. NOTED INSECT GLUE STRIPS HANGING ALOVER REAR KITCHEN WITH FLIES ON THEM, ALSO NOTED FRUIT 5 FLIES AT REAR & IN RESTROOM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND LET PEST CONTRL COMPANY PROVIDE AND INSTALL PROPER FLYING INSECT TRAPPING EQUIPMENT,AND GET RID OF FLIES BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.

Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY AT ALL TIMES.

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR KITCHEN.

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET JOINT ON THREE COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER,LOOSE FAUCET BASE ON EXPOSE HAND SINK AND HAND WASH SINK IN THE RESTROOM .

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER FOUND IN COOLERS ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. INSTRUCTED TO STOP LETTING CUSTOMERS INTO THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, must date, and label all food items in coolers.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.non food contact surfaces of storage shelving that had peeling paint shall be repair.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment need cleaning.storage shelving need cleaning.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need cleaning(corners).

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.ceiling tiles in prep areas need cleaning.damaged ceiling tiles in rear hallway area shall be replaced.damaged wall by freezer in rear storage area shall be repair.

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in prep area, rear storage areas, and bathroom not clean need cleaning.

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation) in rear kitchen, bathroom need cleaning.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.above violation still remaining.

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.above violation still remaining.

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.above violation still remaining.

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.above violation still remaining.

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.above violation still remaining.

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving need cleaning

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving need cleaning.

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.wall that had peeling paint in rear kitchen storage area shall be repair, damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen shall be repair/replaced.

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields nedd cleaning in prep area, bathroom.

Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area, storage areas not clean, need cleaning.