Manolo's Tamales #3

November 30, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings23
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.EMPLOYEE HAD TO GO PURCHASE SOAP FROM STORE,SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.COS.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
Proper Reheating Procedures For Hot Holding

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER REHEATING OF COOKED FOODS FROM 11/29/18 INSIDE OF TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED RICE 122.9F AND 5LBS. COOKED BEANS 148.5F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON REHEATING COOKED FOODS TO 165.0F AND HOLD AT 135.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.10LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
code 19
Proper Cooling Time And Temperature

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED FOODS DATED 11/29/18 STORED INSIDE OF VARIOUS COOLERS SUCH AS 9LBS. COOKED STEAK 72.9F,1LBS. 5- 5 GALLON BUCKETS OF SALSA RANGING FROM 55.4F,59.0F,54.9F,73.6F,83.1F. AND 4- 5 GALLON BUCKETS OF MOLE RANGING FROM 57.2F,77.2F,73.6F,81.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON COOLING PROCESS OF 135.0F-70.0F IN 2 HOURS AND 70.0F-41.0F IN 4 HOURS . USING SHALLOW PANS.APPX.45 GALLONS $720.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 20
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED 1LB. DICED TOMATOES AT 45.9F INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER DATED 11/29/18.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 1LB.$.50.(PRIORITY -NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENUS ABOUT THE RISK OF UNDER COOKED AND RAW FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
code 25
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN A BOX OF LIGHT BULBS BEHIND FRON GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON DOOR FRAME IN MIDDLE PREP AREA BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER AND ALONG ELECTRICAL PIPES & FLOOR NEAR 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,UNDERSIDE OF PREP TABLES,MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN 1ST REAR PREP AREA.REAR PREP AREA -ON WALL BEHIND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO.APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA-ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES,ON LOWER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF DISH RACK IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA.1ST. REAR PREP AREA-ON PALLETS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES,UNDER CRATES.MIDDLE PREP AREA-ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PAPER AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.REAR PREP AREA-ON FOOD STORAGE TABLES,ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK AND ALONG WALL BASES.APPX.25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/30/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED AN APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 41
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
code 45
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 ALL 3- COMP SINKS.MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM STOVE AND PREP TABLES. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID AND DOOR GASKET ON REAR CHEST FREEZER,DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT.MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ONE- EYE STOVE,STOVE,PREP TABLES.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE DURING PEAK DEMANDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS/DISH WASHING AREAS (63.7F,68.0F,62.2F,66.1F,65.8F),MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM (63.2F-64.1F).BOTH 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS (66.7F-65.9F).MUST HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT 10:30 A.M.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
code 51
Sewage & Waste Water Properly Disposed

Inspector note: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.OBSERVED WATER AND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND TURNED ON AT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL 3- COMP SINK ON PREMISES TO WASH DISHES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
code 52
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS. • OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. • MUST ADD AN ENCLOSED ATTACHED WALL THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND REMOVE CURTAIN IN 1ST. REAR PREP AREA ADJACENT TO DINING AREA. • MUST REMOVE CLUTTER (CRATES)FROM REAR YARD AND MAINTAIN AREA. • MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
code 55
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 19, 2018: 21 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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