El Pueblito #1

October 24, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings0

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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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL PRACTICE ON PREMISES,NOTED INSECT GLUE STICK HANGING IN KITCHEN ABOVE PREP TABLE AND IN GARAGE WALK IN COOLER ABOVE MEAT SLICER WITH HOUSE FLIES STUCK ON THEM. NOTED DOG FECES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT PROPERLY RODENT PROOFED WITH GAP OF 1 1/4" UNDERNEATH,ALSO NO PEST CONTRO LOG REPORT FOUND ON FACILITY FOR REVIEW AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL THE INSTECT STICK HANG ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS,CLEAN DOG FECES AND SANITIZE FLOORS INBASEMENT,PROPERLY RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR,AND PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG REPORT FOR REVIEW BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000074315 - 13 WILL BE ON 12-15-11 AT 400 SUPERIOR AVE. ROOM 112 AT 10:00am .
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. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS OF 09-14-10 REPORT NUMBER 339225 NUMBERS 32,35(A)&(B),AND 38 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. (32)"WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN REAR,DETERMINE SOURCE AND REPAIR MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR; INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK AND DRAIN BOARD(LEFT SIDE)". (35)A & B"REPAIR MISALIGNED FRONT DOOR, PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AT LEAST 6" OFF FLOOR IN UNITS IN GARAGE , NOTED BOXE STORED ON FLOOR". (38)"MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA INSTALL DEVICE OR REMOVE THREADS TO PREVENT HOSE USE , REPAIR LEAK UNDER WASH BOWL IN BASEMENT WASROOM". CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH ABOVE PREVIOUS ORDERS BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK TO AVIOD FURTHER ACTION. AGAIN HEARING FOR TICKET NUMBER H000074315 - 13 WILL BE ON 12-15-11 AT 400 W SUPERIOR AVE ROOM 112 AT 10:00am.
code 29
Food In Original Container, Properly Labeled: Customer Advisory Posted As Needed

Inspector note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROVIDE DATE ON PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS.
code 30
Clean Multi-Use Utensils And Single Service Articles Properly Stored: No Reuse Of Single Service Articles

Inspector note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN FOOD UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING POTS,PANS SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ,ETC AT ALL TIMES.
code 31
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. MUST REMOVE MEAT SLICING EQUIPMENT IN GARAGE WALK IN COOLER AREA NOT APPROVED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA,AND HAVE ALL PREPARATION AND SLICING IN KITCHEN. REMOVE SEALED FILMS ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOORS, AND REPAIR DAMAGED TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN BASEMENT RESTROOM.
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOILET BOWL AND HAND WASH SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAEY STAINS, AND EXTERIORS OF ICE MACHINE. CLEAN DEBRES ON STORAGE SHEL COUNTERS AT REAR ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA.
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 FLOOR PAINT PEELING IN BASEMENT,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY IN SAME LOCATION,EXTEND DRAIN PIPE ON FURNACE ROOM TO FLOOR DRAIN. CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN AT EXPOSE HAND SINK AREA, FLOORS IN REST ROOM AT BASEMENT, AND AT REAR. MUST ELEVATE PRODUCTS AND CLEANT UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT 6" OFF FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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. REPAIR WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR DINING AREA ,AND IN BASEMENT.
code 35
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 REAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK,AND DRIPPING ON 3 COMP.SINK FAUCET.
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 ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN WALK IN COOLER.
code 41
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOODSERVICE STAFF MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 14, 2010: 6 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred.

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