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El Milagro

October 20, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings4
critical findings0

Failed findings

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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS ,CEILINGS BOXES, SHELVING UNITS AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL DINING ROOM CLOSET AND ADDITIONAL CLOSET IN SAME AREA. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR. OBSERVED OPENING AROUND SUMP PUMP LID IN REAR 1ST FL STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL SUMP PUMP LID. ALSO RECOMMEND THAT PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE ON OR AFTER TODAY'S DATE 10-19-2011. SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 547378 INSPECTION DATE 4-22-2011. #32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN MASA WALK IN COOLER, MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MASA WALK IN COOLER, TAMALE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAIN PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER. 1-EYE STOVE LOWER SHELF RUSTED OUT, DOOR LEADING TO 2ND FL. IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REMOVE LOOSE CAULK AT HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. #33-MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. #34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN MASA WALK IN FREEZER. MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. #35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TILE & WALL BASES, WALL IN REAR PREP AREA & FRONT PREP AREA, HOLE IN CEILING IN DINING AREA AND DAMAGED WALL TILES, LOOSE WALL PAPER ON WALLS IN DINING AREA. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CELINGS IN REAR AREA AND WHERE NEEDED. MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS &CEILINGS IN DINING AREA, 1ST FL. WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS, FRONT PREP AREA OVER 3-COMP SINK.#38-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK. #41-MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR &AWAY FROM WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR. CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, 2ND FL STORAGE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 29
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 OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA.
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 REMOVE, ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF ARTCILES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN THE REAR MASA STORAGE AREA.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 3, 2011: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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