Marisco El Malecon

March 29, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 25
food improperly labeled

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

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRYER AND INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE & ON FLOOR UNDER SAME,ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,UNDER 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,UNDER DISH RACK,ON WOOD LEDGE OF BAR & NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,BASEMENT-ON FLOOR NEXT TO BAIT BOX,ON LEDGE ,ON FLOOR IN FURNANCE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE SCATTERED IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/29/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTTER FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING. • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR VEGETABLE REACH IN COOLER. • MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON RAW WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT BAR.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED OVER SIZED POTS TO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK TO SANITIZE UTENSILS.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM USED & UNUSED FRYER CABINET,STORAGE TABLE NEAR COOLER.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING NEAR REAR UNUSED HOOD,STAINED CEILING TILES AND MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,MISSING FLOOR REGISTERS IN BAR AREA. • MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE OR REMOVE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR,ALONG WALLS IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2546075 12/30/21 NOT CORRECTED #47- OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED UNPROTECTED WOOD IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN ALL RAW WOOD TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#47- OBSERVED THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH WOODEN PIECES ON EACH LEG AS LIFTS FOR THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIFTING/LEGS FOR DURABILITY, SAFETY, AND EASE OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.#55- OBSERVED A SLIDING DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH A BROKEN GLASS (SAYING BEING REMOVED) OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED AND OLD HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR AREA NOT BEING USED (STATED THAT THEY ARE ALL BEING REMOVED BECAUSE THEY WILL NOT BE USING THEM) INSTRUCTED THAT ANY AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED.#57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE BEFORE OPENING.#58- OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS GIVEN SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW IT WAS STORED INSIDE A FOLDER WITH PAPERS FROM 12/30/2021. A SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED UPON INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 30, 2021: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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