Blanco & Negro Restaurant

February 15, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: 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. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. APPROXIMATELY MORE THAN 6 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE A CLUTTERED STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR,OPEN POISON PELLETS MORE THAN 10 ON FLOOR AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY,ALL BAIT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITARY MANNER IN ENCLOSED BAIT STATIONS ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE BROUGHT- UP TO CODE WITH ALL LEGIBLE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS,MAP LOCATION AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: 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. SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS,FORKS ATORED AT FRONT COOK LINE MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AT GASKETS,FAN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREAS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING ESPECIALLY AT REAR BAR AREAS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE REAR WEST WALLS THAT LEAD INTO THE REAR KITCHEN MUST BE FINISHED TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.ALSO SEAL OPENINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOMS,REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN CEILING TILES AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.FOUND LIGHT BULBS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM NOT SHIELDED.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: 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. FOUND WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK,AT PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK BAR AREA ALSO WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCET OF MOP SINK ON TO FLOOR WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE BUILDING MATERIALS STORED AT REAR AREAS,OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 20, 2011: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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