El Pollo Fiestero

April 2, 2014 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink issuescritical

Official wording: Sanitizing Rinse For Equipment And Utensils: Clean, Proper Temperature, Concentration, Exposure Time
Inspector note: FOUND NO SANITIZER AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (EMPLOYEE BOUGHT APPROVED SANITIZER (BLEACH) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS (GLASSES, CUPS, BOWLS, FORKS AND SPOONS ETC.) PROPERLY). INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE THE PROPER SET-UP ON HOW TO WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
code 8Priority
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: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN LOG FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL AND MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, COOKED RICE, TACO, BURRITO ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1353552 ISSUED ON 07-09-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - MICROWAVE IN PREP REAR AND REAR HAS BUILD OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER , REAR PREP REAR, HAVE BUILD OF GRIME ON INNER DOOR RUBBER SEALS . MUST DETAIL CLEAN. #34 - DEBRIS AND TRASH UNDER PREP TABLE AND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. #38 - VENTILATION COVER IN REACH IN COOLER, HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. NEED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER DOORS IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
code 32
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 9, 2013: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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