Mexicolombia

June 8, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings0

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Failed findings

hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LB.CHICKEN EMPANADAS 121.1F-125.2F. .5LBS. HAM EMPANADAS 131.4F-132.6F. .5LBS. BEEF EMPANADAS 128.5F. .5LB. CHEESE BALLS 106.9F. BEING HELD IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX.2.5LBS. $13. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED RICE IN INDIVIDUAL 4 OZ. BOWLS IN PREP COOLER RANGING FROM 2LBS. 44.6F-53.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.OF OR BELOW. APPX. 2LBS. $7. (COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 22
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 25
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT 112.2F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
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 AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG CENTER OF FRONT DOOR AND LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR POP STORAGE.PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 2- COMP SINK. • MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX STAFF TOILET ROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE NEXT TO AND ABOVE VENTILATION HOOD.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALLS LEADING TO BASEMENT, CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM , BASEMENT, PREP AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED. • MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER OVEN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. • MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER .
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2472955 1/21/21 NOT CORRECTED #58- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 21, 2021: 14 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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