Mariscos Playa Azul

August 27, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings18
critical findings2

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. FOUND SHRIMPS AT 57.6 F, COOKED OCTOPUS AT 50.2 F,CRAB MEAT AT 49.0 F,SCALLOPS AT 60.0 F AND CUT TOMATOES 50.6 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10#'S OF FOOD WORTH $70.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, THAT (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.COS
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 50.0 F.THE COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE.COOLERS MUST BE AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.ONCE COOLER IS REPAIRED YOU CAN FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR E-MAIL: CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST A TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. - COS.
code 33
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MISSING SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA.MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
code 39
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: FOUND DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: EMPLOYEE WASH ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60.
code 58
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2200352 DATED:07/31/2018 37 3-602.11 (C): (C) Bulk FOOD that is available for CONSUMER self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the CONSUMER: (1) The manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the FOOD; or (2) A card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information specified under Subparagraphs (B)(1), (2), and (6) of this section. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 47 4-501.12: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 47 4-501.11 (A): (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 47 4-603.11 (A): (A) If used, dry cleaning methods such as brushing, scraping, and vacuuming shall contact only SURFACES that are soiled with dry FOOD residues that are not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR DOOR RAILINGS OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. - Oct 31, 2018 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZER, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVENS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. - Oct 31, 2018 51 5-205.15 (A): A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be (A) Repaired according to LAW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK (TOWEL WRAPPED AROUND) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. - Oct 31, 2018 51 5-204.12: A backflow prevention device shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR PREP AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 55 6-201.17 (A): (A) Except as specified in ¶ (B) of this section, attachments to walls and ceilings such as light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items, and other attachments shall be EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 55 6-201.16: (A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are EASILY CLEANABLE. (B) Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks used for indoor wall construction shall be finished and SEALED to provide a SMOOTH, nonabsorbent, EASILY CLEANABLE surface. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD ON WALL BY MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 55 6-501.11: PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 55 6-501.12: (A)PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.(B)Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. - Oct 31, 2018 55 6-501.114: The PREMISES shall be free of: (A) Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and (B) Litter. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. - Oct 31, 2018 57 2-102.13: All FOOD HANDLERS shall complete a food handler’s training required by the State of Illinois, in accordance with Public Act 098-0566. However, FOOD HANDLERS at a temporary or special event are exempt from this requirement INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CLASS. - Oct 31, 2018 58 PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED - Oct 31, 2018 MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 9/3/2019.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

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