Borinquen Restaurant

June 14, 2010 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeLicense
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings1

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Failed findings

  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
    Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. INADEQUATE PLUMBING PRACTICE NOTED ON PREMISES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.OBSERVED BACK UP ON 3COMP. AND EXPOSE HAND SINKS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA,WASTE WATER NOT DRAINING OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR .CTIATION ISSUED ON OLD LICENSE.
    code 10Priority
  • Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
    Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE IN REAR KITCHEN,AND BY ICE MACHINE ON MOP SINK SIDE. REPAIR RUSTED PREP TABLE SHELF AT ABOVE MENTIONED KITCHEN. REPLACE MISSING SINK STOPPER ON MIDDLE OF 3COMP SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
    code 32
  • 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. MOP SINK AND CABINET DRAWERS AT BY #3 TOILET AREA-PARTY ROOM SIDE WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEAN.
    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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER DRY, CLEAN AND REPAIR FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AT ICE MACHINE /FURNACE ROOM. FLOORS UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN HALL AREA WITH DEBRIS AAND WATER,WATER ON FLOORS UNDER 3COMP.SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.
    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. REPAIR OPENING ON WALLS AROUND PIPES IN TOILET,AND REPAIR PEELING PAINTS ON WALLS IN FRONT KITCHEN,ALSO REPAIR OPEN ON CEILING IN PARTY ROOM.
    code 35
  • 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. REPAIR CONSTANT WATER DRIPPING ON EXPOSE SINK IN REAR KITCHEN.
    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. ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTERS IN BASEMENT,AND AT FURNACE ROOM.
    code 41
  • Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored
    Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINER WITH COVER FOR ICE SCOOPS AT ICE MACHINE .
    code 43

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