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El Norte

August 16, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings6
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED CHAIR COVERS IN DINING,RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COUTERS AND ON PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS,PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK BY PREP TABLE,AND PAINT PEELING ON STORAGE SHELVE AT DEFERENT LOCATIONS IN KITCHEN, & BAR PREP AREAS AND ON 2NDFL. ALSO RUST ON METAL SHELF IN KITCHEN.
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. INSTRUCTED CLEAN STAINS ON EXTERIORS OF REACH IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN, ON ICE MACHINE WALLS,AND ON TOILET BOWLS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS ON CARPET AT #1 TOILET ENTRANCE,& FLOORS THERE, ELEVATE BOXES OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON 2NDFL STORAGE AREA 6" OFF THE FLOORS,AND SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR THE TOILET ALONG WALLS.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN,AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND ON 2NDFL IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN RESTROOM BEHIND DOOR.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON 2NDFL RESTROOM DOOR.
code 37
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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BACK -FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MISSING ON 3COMP..SINKS AND ON HAND FAUCETS IN KITCTCHEN,BAR & IN THE RESTROOMS.
code 38

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