Manolos Tamales, Inc. #2

August 22, 2012 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings13
critical findings2

Failed findings

food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND NO SOAP OR TOWELS AT PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS.
code 12Priority
hand hygiene slippingcritical

Official wording: Hands Washed And Cleaned, Good Hygienic Practices; No Bare Hand Contact With Ready-To-Eat Foods.
Inspector note: DID NOT OBSERVE ANY FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS WHILE PERFORMING OTHERS TASKS AND FOOD PREPERATION. HAND SINK BEING USED FOR EVERYTHING OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO MANAGER TO INFORM FOOD HANDLERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A) CITATION ISSUED POOR HYGENIC PRACTICES
code 6Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PEST CONTROL WITH CURRENT PEST CONTROL RECIEPT AND OR LOGBOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. IE...BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PERSON AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
code 21
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH 2 FAUCET TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. ONE FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR LEAVING FACILITY UNABLE TO FILL ALL COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PER OFFICE TO USE A BUCKET TO FILL ALL COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. DISHWASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR.
code 24
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARDS. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STOVE, GRILL, PREP TABLES, REACH IN COOLERS, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. IN CORNERS OF PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: LIGHT SHIELDS IN NEED OF CKEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: HOOD VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. LEAK AT P-TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SIN IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 40

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 1, 2011: 12 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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