El Mezcal

March 19, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

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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. AT LICENSE RE INSPECTION ALL COOLERS MUST BE CONNECTED AND HAVE AIR TEMPS OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND ALL FREEZERS MUST BE 0 DEGREES OR BELOW-NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
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. APPROXIMATELY MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS & FREEZERS-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR BOTH REAR(2) & FRONT EXIT DOORS MAKING THEM ALL TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY-NO CITATION ISSUED
code 18
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dish washing 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. ATTACH A METAL DRAINBOARD TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST MAKE SURE NO UNAPPROVED SUBSTANCE WAS USED TO SEAL SECTIONS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ONLY WELDING IS ALLOWED. NEED TO REPLACE METAL SPRAYER WITH A FAUCET THAT EXTENDS INTO ALL 3 SECTIONS OF 3 COMP SINK-NO CITATION ISSUED
code 24
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. DEFROST DEEP FREEZER WITH EXCCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN IT AND ANY OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.
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. REPAIR & REPLACE CURRENT FLOOR SURFACE INSIDE & RIGHT OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM IN DINING AREA(WOMEN'S). SEAL/MAKE LEVEL ALL FLOORING IN DINING ROOM AREA AND RE-PAINT SECTIONS OF SAME WHERE PAINT HAS WORE AWAY. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS) ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.
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. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS & BASEBOARDS, SMOOTH AREAS & RE-PAINT SAME. REMOVE TRACES OF PAINT FROM WALLS IN WASHROOM
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDERNEATH THE EXHAUST HOOD IN FOOD PREP AREA. PLACE A BARRIER AT MOP SINK IN REAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AT 3 COMPARTMENT
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. ELIMINATE CLUTTERED AREAS IN BASEMENT.
code 41

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