El Famous Burrito

October 10, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: Water Source: Safe, Hot & Cold Under City Pressure
Inspector note: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. WATER NOTED AT 69-71 DEGREES AT SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALL SINKS ON SITE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
code 9Priority
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: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED AND NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. PEST CONTROL RECEIPTS FOR MOST RECENT SERVICE NOT PROVIDED. MUST MAINTAIN A COMPLETE WRITTEN LOG BOOK ON SITE. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR HALLWAY INSIDE THE GARBAGE CAN AND ON WALLS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: NOTED TWO LARGE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GARBAGE. NOTED GARBAGE BAGS AND FOOD DEBRIS PILED UP ALONG THE WALL AND OVERFLOWING ONTO THE GROUND. BUSINESS UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLOSE LIDS DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE. MUST REMOVE GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS, PROPERLY CLOSE LIDS AND MAINTAIN AREA. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. ALSO, NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN,RICE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
code 21
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.(SUGAR,SALT,ETC) MUST ALSO PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS.
code 30
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST REPAIR HINGE AT THE DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, THE INTERIOR OF SINKS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK AND REMOVE BLACK DIRTY SUBSTANCES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
code 33
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND ON THE INTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AND PIPES UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED A BROKEN STOPPER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (1ST COMPARTMENT) MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE CONDENSER IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO THE GARBAGE AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 14, 2014: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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