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Cuba 312

February 3, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSEERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH GRILL AND STOVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED SHRIMP 48.4F, CHEESE SAUCE 48.9F, RED SAUCE WITH GARLIC 47.5F, BEEF EMPANADAS 46.4F, EGGS, 45.7F,YUCA 46.9F,AND COOKED GROUND BEEF 47.1F HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSEREVED THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 46.6F LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN EMPLOYEE COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR BACK PORCH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING UNITS.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON CUTTING BOARDS AN HADNSINKS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PRPEP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET FILLED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD IS BEIN STORED NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABALE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT FINISH PAINTING WALL TO ENSURE THAT THE WALLS STAY SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR BACKPORCH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING UNITS.
code 56
Miscellaneous / Public Health Orders

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. • OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A.
code 64

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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.

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