Mr Salsa

January 4, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings14
critical findings4

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: NOTED THE PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK FILLED/BLOCKED WITH POTS/PANS AND WASHED DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FROM THE SINK TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE AND RE-WASH, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR 15 MINUTES AFTER THE INITIAL INSPECTION AND PRESENTED THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
code 2Priority
water/temperature at the sink offcritical

Official wording: No Bare Hand Contact With Rte Food Or A Pre-Approved Alternative Procedure Properly Allowed
Inspector note: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. COOK HANDLING CHEESE AND CILANTRO FOR TOPPINGS ON TOSTADAS AND ARRANGING THE BEEF WITH BARE HANDS IN THE TORTILLA BEFORE WRAPPING TO GO. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
code 9Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, 2 LBS COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. COOK STATES THE FOOD WAS PREPARED THE DAY BEFORE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 23
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES OR ANY SERVICE REPORTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
code 41
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: CLEAN STORED POTS/PANS IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE INSIDE RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE FRONT TALL REACH-IN COOLER.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: PEELING PAINT/PLASTER ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. • NOTED SOILED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE INVERTED WHEN NOT IN USE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON FOOD ITEMS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
code 57
Summary Report Displayed And Visible To The Public

Inspector note: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE PREMISES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS FROM REPORT #2573237 ON 3-27-23. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
code 61

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 27, 2023: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 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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