Mar Y Tierra Restaurant

September 8, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings10
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Sewage And Waste Water Disposal, No Back Siphonage, Cross Connection And/Or Back Flow
Inspector note: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT FLOOR DRAIN OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY MORE THAN 15 FLYING AROUND PREMISES ALSO REAR GARAGE DOOR & MAN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK,DOORS NEEDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING,HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES FOR FLY ACTIVITY.
code 18
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 BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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 RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. MUST APPLY SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF AT CASHIER AREA. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 GRILL TABLES,FILTERS,HOOD VENTS,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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 ALONG WALL BASE. MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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 CLEAN WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL SEVERAL HOLES IN WALL AT FRONT PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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.CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DINING AREA.
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 AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,OVER HEAD METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE ARTCLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA AND REAR YARD EQUIPMENT.
code 41

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