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El Nuevo Langostino

November 18, 2021 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED FISH CRAB MEAT, AND SHRIMP STORED IN FREEZER THAT HAD NOT BEEN TURNED ON MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 67.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, 1 PREP COOLER, AND 1 BOX FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT AND ENSURE AMBIENT TEMPERATURES ARE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR OF BASEMENT AND NEAR WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM HOSE AT TOP OF INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNNECTED TO UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT LAWS, RULES, AND REGULATIONS.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKS AND HOLES IN WALL NEAR DOOR IN BASEMENT THAT LEADS TO REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
code 55

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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