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Nuevo Leon Restaurant

September 22, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings6
critical findings0

Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED TWELVE LIVE ROACHES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND TWENTY LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST WORK WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANIES TO CONTROL AND ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. CITATION #H000064595 ISSUED FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY NOV. 4, 2010 AT 400 W SUPERIOR, ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM MAY 5, 2010 WERE NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED. #34, 35, 38. ALL VIOLATION DETAILS LISTED BELOW NEXT TO THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER. CITATION #H000064595 ISSUED. COURT HEARING ON THURSDAY NOV. 4, 2010 AT 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107 AT 9:00AM.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP AND STEAMTABLE.
code 32
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. STANDING WATER REMOVED FROM BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON 1ST AND BSMT FLOORS.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AT WALL, CEILING, WALL BASE AS NEEDED THROUGH OUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED AND STAINED CEILING PANELS AT REAR STORAGE AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNUSED HAND WASH SINK IN UTILITY ROOM-STRIPPED COLD WATER HANDLE AND OR REMOVE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS AT HANDLES AND FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER TANK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME. FOUND HOSE SPRAYER BEING USED AT DISHMACHINE RINSING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FAUCET WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND SPRAYER PROPERLY CONNECTED. (9/29/10) MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINKS..METAL OR RUBBER STOPPERS. CURRENTLY USING TOWELS. (12/22/10)
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 3, 2010: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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