El Rey Del Maiz

July 24, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE BARRIER TO ENTRYWAY FROM CONSUMER SERVICE AREA INTO THE FRONT PREP AREA. BARRIER PROVIDED MUST NOT ALLOW MORE THAN A 36" OPENING IN THE ENTRYWAY INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. NO CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN DETAILED CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR ALL FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK; INCLUDING THE SEMI-COOKING TUB, SOAKING/CLEANING OF CORN TUB, LARGE GRINDER, AND ROLLING TRANSPORT CART. MUST SUBMIT PROCEDURE TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP CABINET/COUNTER TABLE.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED A 40GAL HOT WATER TANK ON SITE FOR ENTIRE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE SUFFICIENT HOT WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN OF FACILITY DRAINING INTO A LARGE BUCKET IN THE BASEMENT WITH A SUMP PUMP INSIDE THE BUCKET. MUST PROVIDE A PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM, APPROVED BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS, PLUMBING SECTOR. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
code 52
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT/HOT WATER TANK LOCATION; ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. • MUST SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS, FLOOR, AND CEILING IN THE FURNACE CLOSET, BY THE PIPING IN THE WALLS, AND IN THE BASEMENT. • MUST PROVIDE A 4" FLOOR COVING IN PREP AREAS THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. • OBSERVED RAW WOOD DOOR AND MOLDING AT THE FURNACE CLOSET AND. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE VENTILATION HOOD FOR THE FOOD EQUIPMENT UNIT THAT IS USED TO PARTIAL COOK THE MAIZ/CORN • MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR PREP AREA
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 3, 2018: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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