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El Azteca

August 9, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

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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: Outer openings not insect or rodent proofed. Rear exit door has 1/4 inch gap across bottom of door. Instructed to rodent door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. Faucet at three compartment sink not reach all three compartments to set-up sink to wash and sanitize utensils. Instructed manager to replace faucet to extent to all three compartments. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
code 31
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Interior ice machine panel not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Floor not prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged floor tile around equipment and seal holes in floor in corner near utility sink.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Wall under three compartment sink not sealed. Instructed to seal gap between wall and coving.
code 35
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed that thermometers must be conspicuous inside coolers.
code 40
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitized holder or container.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 1, 2011: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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