Montealban

September 4, 2019 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings11
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: Observed no City of Chicago Sanitation Certificate displayed on premises at time of inspection. Instructed management a certified food sanitation manager must be present at all times when TCS foods are being prepared. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued.
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to maintain signed health policies for all employees on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: Observed no diarrhea and vomit clean up kit on premises. Instructed management a diarrhea and vomit clean up kit with all necessary supplies, a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus, and written procedure must be kept on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
    code 5Priority
  • food not cooled down right
    Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
    Inspector note: Observed improper date marking throughout facility. Instructed management all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be labeled with date of creation and disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
    code 23
  • consumer advisory missing
    Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
    Inspector note: Observed a menu with potentially raw or under cooked food items (eggs) not labeled with consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement. Instructed management that all raw or under cooked items must be linked to a reminder and disclosure statement on the menu. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
    code 25
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: Observed approx. 50 mouse droppings on the floor in the furnace room/storage room near HVAC equipment. Instructed management to clean, sanitize, and maintain area. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued. • Observed half inch gap underneath both exterior door leading out of storage area and kitchen. Instructed to repair and maintain tight fitting doors.
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: Observed cutting boards with deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed management to resurface or replace and maintain clean, smooth cutting boards.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Observed build up of dirt, grease, and grime on grill storage shelves, prep coolers, freezer, and storage containers. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: Observed a build up of grease and dirt on walls and ceilings throughout the rear kitchen area. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: Observed build up of grease and dirt on hood and filters over grill and on vent cover in rear kitchen area. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
    code 56
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: Observed no employee with an allergen training certificate at this time. Instructed management all employees with a City of Chicago Food Sanitation Certificate must complete allergen training and maintain a certificate on site.
    code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 8, 2017: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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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