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El Rey Del Maiz

August 8, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense Re-Inspection
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

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. PLEASE NOTE:(B) Sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS. If EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS are too large for the WAREWASHING sink, a WAREWASHING machine or alternative EQUIPMENT as specified in Paragraph (C) of this section shall be used. Pf (C) Alternative manual WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT may be used when there are special cleaning needs or constraints and its use is APPROVED. Alternative manual WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT may include: (1) High-pressure detergent sprayers; (2) Low- or line-pressure spray detergent foamers; (3) Other task-specific cleaning EQUIPMENT; (4) Brushes or other implements;
code 48
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
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.
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.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 24, 2018: 5 findings recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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