El Capitan Bar & Restaurant

April 11, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
code 16
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED APPROX. 75 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, STORAGE BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, AND DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA, SINK BACKING UP INTO OTHER COMPARTMENT WHEN DRAINING, SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
code 24
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS
code 30
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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST ALSO SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND BAR AREA
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FAN GUARD IN REACH-IN COOLERS, TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR WALL IN BASEMENT AREA, UNDER FIRST FLOOR URINAL, STRONG URINE SMELL ON WALL
code 35
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. MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AT FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NEEDS THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT AND BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALL REPAIR ALL SLOW DRAINING SINK KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS, MUST ALSO REPAIR VENTILATION AT EXHAUST FAN IN BOTH BATHROOMS ON FIRST FLOOR
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES, BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS
code 41

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