Old Pueblo Cantina

December 1, 2010 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings8
critical findings0

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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 APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 DRAIN FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. AT THE FRONT BAR AREA, AT BASEMENT EXPOSED AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS, IN DINING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 8 RAT DROPPINGS AT WEST BASEMENT WATER TANK AND EXIT DOOR NEAR THAT TANK NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND THRESHOLD. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST SERVICE CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR DRAIN FLY AND RODENTS. MUST MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATED FLY ACTIVITY, REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE REAR EXIT BASEMENT DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. TALL REACH IN COOLER DOOR HANDLES REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE HANDLES. FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BASEMENT METAL PREP TABLES LEGS MISSING AND REPLACED WITH WOODEN BLOCKS, PLASTIC MILK CRATES AND BRICKS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WITH PROPER CLEANABLE LEGS. MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN BOARD AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT COOLER IN SERVER STATION, MUST REPLACE.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BAR GUN HOLDERS DIRTY, MUST CLEAN.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN DISH AREA, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS MUST ELEVATED FROM FLOOR. BOXES OF BREAD MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR IN 1ST. FLOOR PREP.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON CEILING VENTS AND WALLS IN FRONT COOKS LINE AREA. WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN ALL.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND A NOZZLE FOR SAME SINK THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL HANDBAGS MUST NOT BE STORED AT FRONT BAR/FOOD CONTACT AREAS.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION, NOT ON TOP OF MACHINE.
code 43

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