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Mezquite Express # 2
March 7, 2019 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings9
- critical findings4
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: Observed no person in charge at time of inspection. Instructed must a designated manager/person in charge (and that person must have the Chicago food sanitation manager certification) at all times. Priority foundation violation.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: Observed no city of Chicago food sanitation manager certification posted in facility. Must post original, valid city of Chicago food sanitation manger certificate in plain view of customers at all times. Observed no Chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods are being prepped (chicken, steak, rice, beans, etc.). Instructed must have a Chicago certified food sanitation manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
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sick-employee policy not followedcriticalOfficial wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And ReportingInspector note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation violation.
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staff working while sickcriticalOfficial wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal EventsInspector note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide written clean up procedure and equipment for vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation violation.
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: Observed approximately 100 mice droppings scattered on the floors in dry storage room, rear hallway (near soda bag in the box) in dish storage closet (with red wall). Instructed must remove all droppings, clean and sanitize areas. Must eliminate pest issue. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
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Personal CleanlinessInspector note: Observed several food handlers without proper hair restraints in all prep areas. Instructed must provide hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) for all food handlers while in prep areas.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: Observed excessive grease, dirt and debris on floors under racks in dry storage room (used to be a walk in cooler), under bag in the box soda storage rack, and throughout kitchen along walls and under equipment. Must pull all equipment away from walls and must elevate all stock at least 6 inches above the floor.to properly clean. Must maintain same.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: Observed no lighting in dry storage room (used to be a walk in cooler). Instructed must provide adequate lighting for all areas to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: Observed no proof of allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago certified food sanitation managers.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on November 29, 2017: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 4 previous findings did not recur.
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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
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