Alex Cafe/Torta Futboleras

July 20, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings18
critical findings3

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA AND NO HAND DRYING DEVICE IN STAFF TOILETROOM.SOAP AND TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.,UST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS.CUPED COOKED BEANS 80.4F-81.3F,3LBS OF BAGGED COOKED RICE 76.5F-78.8F,5LBS. TORTA BREAD WITH BEANS SPREAD 78.1F-78.9F,2 1/2 GALLONS OF MILK 56.5F-57.2F,2LBS.RED SALSA 66.9F,2LBS. GREEN SALSA 66.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.22.63LBS.$25.50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 62.1F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/20/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 39
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST INVERT PLASTIC UTENSIL WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER (POP & SALSA),INTERIOR LID OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,REACH IN FREEZERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS,MICROWAVE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS,ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LID AND GROUND.HAVE LID TIGHT FITTING .(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN MIDDLE PREP AREA
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOOD CERTIFICATION .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 9, 2018: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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