Mariscos El Puerto

April 7, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings4

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED PIC HAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SHRIMP,CRAB,OYSTERS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS RANGING FROM 50.5F-50.7F. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT RUNNING WATER TO BE 100.0F .(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE SCRUBBERS INSIDE OF SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA-UTENSILS,PITCHERS AS WELL.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. EMPLOYEES PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
code 10Priority
Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite Destructioncritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH 6LBS. RAW OYSTERS SITTING IN A LARGE BLACK PLASTIC BIN WITH WATER ON DISH STORAGE SHELF. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL LAST SOLD OR SERVED.APPX. 6 LBS. $97.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 14Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SHRIMP,CRAB,OYSTERS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:00 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 2Priority
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. 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,FURNANCE ROOM IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR OF BUSINESS ON BOTH SIDES.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 41
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED LONG UNWRAPPED STRAWS AT BAR AREA COUNTER TOP.MUST PROVIDE WRAPPED STRAWS AND REMOVE FOR FOOD PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMERS.
code 43
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 REMOVE FOIL & RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF UNISEX & CUSTOMERS WOMEN TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DISH STORAGE SHELF AND IN DINING AREA. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

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