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Cinco Estrellas

May 31, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings0

Failed findings

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: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, HAVE PEST CONTROM OUT FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME, NOR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME. RICE 141*F IN HOT HOLDING, REFRIED BEANS 141*F IN HOT HOLDING AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a. MUST PROVIDE.
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: OBSERVED REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND BAR SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 24
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HALL RESTROOMS SINKS IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
code 26
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: OBSERVED PANCAKE BATTER STORED IN REACHIN COOLER, AT COOK STATION WITH NO LABELS. INSTRD TO INCLUDE LABEL AT ALL TIMES.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON COOLER RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER AREA. INSTRD TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: OBSERVED BACK SUBSTANCE ON BAR COOLER SHELVES. FREEZER AND COOLER AREAS HAD DEBRIS/STAINS ON FLOOR. INSTRD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED PAINT CHIPS IN BASEMENT AREA STORAGE AREA. FLOORS IN BACK BAR AREA WERE STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT FIXTURES IN KICTHEN, PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRD TO REPAIR/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: OBSERVED BROKEN REAR MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRD TO REPAIR.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN/ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 9, 2016: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.