El Famous Burrito

July 13, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings2

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Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. THE NORTH HORCHHATA (RICE WATER) DISPENSER IS NOT RUNNING AND THE PRODUCT IS AT 57 F. THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER HAS A 49.6 F AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE. THE HORCHATA COOLER AND PREP COOLER tagged “held for inspection” until re-inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health. Fax a tag removal request to (312) 746-4240 when the equipment is ready for re-inspection.
code 2Priority
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. THREEE GALLONS OF RICE WATER FOUND AT 57 F, 1 POUND OF SOUR CREAM AT 44.7 F, 1/2 POUND OF PICO DE GALLO AT 45 F WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME VALUED AT $20.00.
code 3Priority
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. 6 OPEN PANS OF COOKED RICE, BEEF, CHICKEN ETC... DATED 7/12/10 ARE NOT COVERED BELOW THE CONDENSER UNIT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 4 PACKAGES OF RAW CHORIZO SAUSAGE WERE STACKED ON TOP OF BOTTLES OF SOFT DRINKS IN THE COOLER, SANITIZE THE TOPS OF SAID BOTTLES AND COVER YOUR OPEN FOOD PRODUCTS DURING STORAGE.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT UNTIL 45 MINUTES INTO THE INSPECTION DURING FOOD PREPARATION.
code 21
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. THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN LEAKS INTO A BUCKET, REPAIR THE LEAKING PLUMBING.
code 24
Adequate Number, Convenient, Accessible, Properly Designed And Installed

Inspector note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE MEN'S ROOM, RESTORE THE HOT WATER.
code 26
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. SPOON HANDLES SITTING IN COOKED FOOD IN THE WALK--IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT OUT OF PRODUCT.
code 31
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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS CLEAN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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. Clean and maintain DISHROOM/PREP AREA walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.
code 35
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. KEEP THE ICE SCOOP HANDLE OUT OF THE ICE IN THE MACHINE, STORE IN THE SANITARY HOLDER.
code 43

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