Cesar's On Broadway

• official resultPass w/ Conditions
• resultPass w/ Conditions
• inspection typeShort Form Complaint
• failed findings5
• 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: 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. FOUND TOP LOADER FROZEN MACHINE FILLED WITH MARGARITAS DRINKS STORED IN OUTSIDE STORAGE/PATIO AREA (REAR PATIO).UNABLE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UNIT.NO FAUCET IS PROVIDE.TURNED OFF UNIT, TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNIT OR PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER.A BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS NEEDED AT UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A CERTIFIED PLUMBER FOR ALL PROPER ATTACHMENT UNDER PLUMBING CITY CODE.FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH(FAX #312-746-4240)PRIOR TO USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000072168-17
  code 8Priority
• ⚠️Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained
  Inspector note: PAINT RAW WOOD PANEL UNDER THE COUNTER TOP OF BAR AREA, IN 2ND FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RESEAL FRP BOARD ON WINDOW LEDGE OF KITCHEN,NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE MOTORCYCLE FROM INSIDE STORAGE, WERE FROZEN MARGARITAS UNIT IS STORED.SEAL STORAGE FRAME AND DOOR OF STORAGE WHERE FROZEN MARGARITAS MACHINE IS STORED.REPLACE BROKEN LID FROM 1ST GARBAGE CONTAINER.
  code 32
• ⚠️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.KEEP FLOOR CLEAN IN OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE.FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOBENT MATERIAL.
  code 34
• ⚠️Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods
  Inspector note: REPLACE VINLY BASEBOARD IN BASEMENT , SEAL WALL EDGES AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT AREA.
  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. PROVIDE LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
  code 36

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on April 7, 2011: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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