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Mi Tierra South Restaurant

August 13, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings1

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Failed findings

staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: Observed procedure but are missing necessary equipment (disposable mops) and sanitizer effective against norovirus. Instructed to get necessary items and maintain on site. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
code 5Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: Observed prep fridge underneath grill containing 3.5 pounds of chicken at 49.5F, 2 pounds of breaded steak at 52.1F, 4 pounds of skirt steak at 48.9F, and 4 pounds of flank steak at 47.5F. Management stated the food was valued at $150. Voluntarily discarded and denatured food. Instructed to maintain all TCS foods at or below 41F.Priority Violation 7-38-005, Citation issued.
code 22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: Observed open bait not label in storage and first floor not in boxes. Instructed to have pest control remove it or place bait in bait box. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-015, citation issued.
code 28
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: Observed prep cooler underneath grill in kitchen maintaining improper temperatures. Instructed management to discontinue use until product can be stored at 41F or below. Priority Violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
code 33
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: Observed unsealed ceramic service bowls and clay drinking cups on site. Instructed to use proper food grade utensils/equipment that is nonabsorbent and resistant to chiping.
code 47
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: Observed handwash sink in rear prep area only able to provide a trickle of water. Instructed to repair and maintain so that sink can provide adequate hot water under pressure. Priority Foundation Violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued.
code 50
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: Observed incomplete food handler certificates for staff on site. Instructed to correct and maintain valid food handler certificates for al employees.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 24, 2019: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 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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