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Los Tres Hermanos

March 24, 2011 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings2

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 85.8F WITH READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS COOKED TACOS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT,ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING AT 140 OR ABOVE.
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Potentially Hazardous Food Meets Temperature Requirement During Storage, Preparation Display And Service
Inspector note: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED COOKED TACOS IN SELF SERVICE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 100.4F-105.4F FOR SALE.NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX 6LBS.$11.50
code 3Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
code 21
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.MUST LABEL CONTAINERS OF RECYCLED LARD THATS FOR SALE.
code 30
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 FOIL FROM PREP TABLES,RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK ,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES & PREP TABLES.MUST REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN DELI AREA.
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 CLEAN MICROWAVE,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,CUBBER,POP COOLER FANGUARDS.
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,BROKEN CONCRETE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE LEADING INTO FLOOR NEAR SIDE DOOR.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,DAMAGED & LOOSE WALL BASES & WALL TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT.
code 36
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 PROVIDE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 2- COMP SINK.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.HOT HOLDING UNIT.
code 40
Appropriate Method Of Handling Of Food (Ice) Hair Restraints And Clean Apparel Worn

Inspector note: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEES CLOTHING ARTICLES FROM FOOD SHELVING UNIT.
code 42

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on January 12, 2010: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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