Mariscos El Barbas

May 31, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE STOCKED WITH SOAP AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE RESTOCKED SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINKS IN BAR/FRONT PREP AND KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: STEAK, CHICKEN TACOS, ETC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN, POST CERTIFICATE VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-57 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 3 POUND PASTA, 3 POUNDS CHICKEN, 10 POUNDS STEAK, 10 POUNDS OYSTERS, 1/4 GALLON MILK, 1 POUND CHOPPED LETTUCE, 1/2 POUND SLICED TOMATOES, 5 POUNDS CHORIZO, AND 15 POUNDS FISH ($774) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HOLD AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATUE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO MISSING SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED POT TOO LARGE TO FIT INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EQUIPMENT CAN FIT INTO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-48-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON WALL AT BASE NEXT TO UTILITY/MOP SINK. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY LEADING TO UTILITY/ ICE MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON HOODS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT#2564478 DATED SEPTEMBER 28 2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND TO CLEAN DUSTY VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS, AND CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on September 28, 2022: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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