El Azteca

June 28, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DIVIDER/SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK (NEXT TO MULTI-USE UTENSIL RACKS).---------MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOMS.-------MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE CHIPPED RACKS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.------MUST PROVIDE STAINERS FOR CONTAINERS WHEN STORING FOOD ON ICE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE (BEHIND UPPER AND LOWER PANEL).--------MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF HANDSINK CABINET IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA.---------INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE, INSIDE PUMP ROOM, AND IN BOILER ROOM.
code 34
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. LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH ENDCAPS ABOVE COOKING LINE.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
code 37
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. INSTRUCTED REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE (HOT WATER CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING)AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT MOP SINK. IF USING THREADED FAUCET/HOSE MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
code 40
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: MUST POST REQUIRED "NO SMOKING" SIGNS AT ENTRANCE AND OTHER AREAS WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED.
code 70

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