Iberico Express River North

June 18, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR COLD PREP AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION.
code 33
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA OPPOSITE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 ADULT COCKROACHES COME OUT OF TOP OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH PIT AND 2 LIVE SPIDERS IN OFFICE LOCATED BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED UNPAINTED RAW WOOD BLOCK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. • OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS AND BROKEN HANDLES ON COOLERS IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. • OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKETS IN PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
code 47
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAK AT WATER HEATER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF LEAKS.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN FIRST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKS AND HOLES IN BASEMENT WALL LOCATED NEAR EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME IN CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED FLOOR MATS IN REAR PREP AREA HEAVILY SOILED AND STICKY TO TOUCH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED UNUSED BAR TOP MOUNTED COOLERS ON FIRST FLOOR AND UNUSED LARGE SERVING PANS IN BASEMENT EQUIPMENT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 58

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