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El Concordia

May 12, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS ON BUFFET & IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS BEANS 132.6F,ENSALAD JAIVA 66.2F,POTATOE SALAD 66.3F,BEANS 45.1F-45.3F,RICE PUDDING 62.2F,YAMS 60.8F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.43LBS.$56.
code 3Priority
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 LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
code 31
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 REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN 1ST FL.& BSMT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT,STEAM TABLE.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.MUST REPLACE MISSING TOILET TANK LID IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM & MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON SAME DOOR.
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 CLEAN FRYERS,HOOD,STOVE,CARTS,SHELVING UNITS,VENTILATION VENTS,DISH RACKS,REACH IN COOLERS.
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 CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES ON 2ND & 3RD FLOOR.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR & KEEP DRY.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON BASEMENT FLOOR OR APPLY A SEALANT.
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 SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN WALLS IN BASEMENT LAUNDRY AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA,HOLE IN CEILING ON 3RD FL,WORN DOOR SWEEPS ON 1ST FL SIDE DOORS & 2ND FL.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP\DISH WASHING AREA.
code 35
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.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS ON 1ST & 2ND FL.MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT PREP & DISH WASHING AREA.
code 36
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 PROVIDE VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.MUST REPLACE MISSING SPRAYER HANDLE ON 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AREA,1ST FL. & BASEMENT PREP AREA,LEAKY WATER METER.
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 ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR ON 2ND & 3RD FL.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 1, 2010: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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