Cantina On Madison

November 28, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings17
critical findings2

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). • 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE. • 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE BASEMENT AREA HANDWASHING SINK, AND IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE IN MULTIPLE SODA GUN DISPENSERS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: 3-501.17 OBSERVED MULTIPLE READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS NOT DATE MARKED WITH THE DISCARD DATE OF THE PRODUCT; ABOUT 3 LBS OF MOLE SAUCE, ABOUT 3 LBS OF COOKED SHRIMP, ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF, ABOUT 3 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AND ABOUT 5 LBS OF SALSA IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR THE HAMBURGER ITEM THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR SAID ITEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
code 25
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. MANAGER PROVIDED A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LABEL FOR ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REVOLVING ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A ONE INCH GAP IN MULTIPLE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REVOLVING DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE CUTTING BOARD AND NOT IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 41
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRYERS AND IN THE GRILL THAT IS ATTACHED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK NOT ABLE TO TURN ON DUE TO THE HOT AND COLD-WATER KNOBS BEING STRIPPED, HANDWASHING SINK INOPERABLE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). • 5-205.15 OBSERVED AN AIR GAP BETWEEN THE PIPES LOCATED UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASTEWATER IS INADEQUATELY DISPOSED WHEN THE WATER IS RUNNING UNDER HIGH PRESSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WASTEWATER ALWAYS DISPOSED PROPERLY.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 53
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER GROUND AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE ON THE GROUND AROUND ALL DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GROUND AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACK FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN CLOSETS THAT ARE LOCATE ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN CLOSETS.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
code 58
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
code 61

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