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Bandera

December 5, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: (7-38-030) THE LOW-TEMPERATURE GLASSWARE DISHMACHINE IS NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY (0-PPM CHLORINE, FOUND A RACK OF GLASSES INSIDE). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 100-PPM AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3-COMP. SINK OR THE HIGH-TEMP. DISHMACHINE UNTIL UNIT IS FIXED. Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.
code 8Priority
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: (7-38-030) FOUND THE BOTTOM PIPE UNDER THE FRONT SECTION OF THE DISHMACHINE, PROFUSELY LEAKING WATER (BETWEEN THE CONNECTING PIPES), ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX & MAINTAIN. All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: BOTTOM GASKETS OF COOLER DOORS AT THE BAR ARE RIPPED; MISSING DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS AT THE FRONT PREP/COOK'S AREA-MUST FIX/REPLACE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INTERIOR OF EXHAUST VENTS AT BOTH SIDES OF DISHMACHINE, CABINETS UNDER COFFEE STATION, FAN GUARDS OF FRONT COOLERS MUST BE FREE OF DUST/DIRT/DEBRIS. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES UNDER SINKS/DISHMACHINE, BAR AREA & IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
code 34
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED A WATER SUPPLY LINE UNDER HANDSINK IN DISHROOM LEAKING & THE HOT WATER KNOB OF THE 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS NOT WORKING-MUST FIX. 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.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING COOLER DRAWERS, MUST HAVE WORKING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. 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.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 5, 2011: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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