Mariscos El Camaron Pelao Restaurant

April 15, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/3/15 INSPECTION (REPORT #1532616) AS INSTRUCTED: #18 FOUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE BETWEEN THE STORAGE AREA AND RESTAURANT NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. A 1/4 INCH GAP WAS OBSERVED AS THE DOOR SWEEP DID NOT COMPLETELY SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR; ADVISED TO INSTALL A THRESH HOLE TO COMPLETELY SEAL BOTTOM OF DOOR. ALSO OBSESRVED TWENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE STAIRS WHERE THIS DOOR IS LOCATED THAT IS NOT RODENT PROOFED; EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FOUND HERE; MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DROPPINGS AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. ADDITIONAL DROPPINGS (THIRTY) OBSERVED AT THIS TIME IN THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE AREA WHERE THE BACK DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED; MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS. #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 17, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #32 RUSTY SURFACES ON INTERIOR BOTTOM AND SHELVES OF UPRIGHT COOLER; REMOVE SAME. #36 LIGHT OUT IN MAIN PREP AREA; REPLACE SAME. #40 METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLER; PROVIDE SAME. #41 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
code 14Priority
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: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, SEAFOOD, FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED; MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND REPAIR THE DOOR OF THE FRYER THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER. MUST REMOVE THE FOIL ON THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVES AND BASEMENT AREAS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. GREASE OBSERVED ON VENTS ABOVE THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A PORTION OF THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR CEILING.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL. • OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE COLD WATER KNOB WHEN RUNNING IN THE MENS WASHROOM; MUST REPAIR. PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: BUMPED UP TO A CRITICAL.
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN THE RESTAURANT AND REAR DOOR; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDERNEATH THE STAIRS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AS DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #18; MUST REMOVE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE; HANG TO DRY.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 3, 2015: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 10 findings recurred.

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