Paleteria Juarez

March 23, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeLicense
failed findings11
critical findings1

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food received at unsafe tempscritical

Official wording: Hand Washing Facilities: With Soap And Sanitary Hand Drying Devices, Convenient And Accessible To Food Prep Area
Inspector note: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWEL AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM.
code 12Priority
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.MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS & POISON IN PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM VANITY & BASEMENT.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT & REAR DOORS,GARAGE DOORS.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.
code 18
Outside Garbage Waste Grease And Storage Area; Clean, Rodent Proof, All Containers Covered

Inspector note: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.PROVIDE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS.
code 19
Dish Washing Facilities: Properly Designed, Constructed, Maintained, Installed, Located And Operated

Inspector note: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health.MUST REMOVE GARDEN HOSES FROM ICE CREAM MACHINE & CONNECT TO CITY PLUMBING WITH WATER VALVES.
code 24
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON SCREEN DOOR,DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR COOLER,WALK IN FREEZER,CHEST FREEZERS,DAMAGED FAN GUARD COVER & INTERIOR PANEL IN 3- DOOR COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON SAME COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM HANDLES ON PALETAS MACHINE,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.HOLE & DAMAGED DOORS ON TOILET ROOM & BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT.
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.MUST CLEAN ALL CHEST FREEZERS,COOLERS,WINDOW SILLS,MOP SINK BASIN,STORAGE SHELVES.
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT & STAIRS LEADING TO OUT SIDE BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE BASEMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED & STAINED CEILING TILES,WALL TILES,WALL TRIM,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES,MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.
code 35
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Toilet Room Doors Self Closing: Dressing Rooms With Lockers Provided: Complete Separation From Living/Sleeping Quarters
Inspector note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
code 37
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
code 40
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.MUST REMOVE & ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES IN WINDOW SILLS IN PREP ARE,OUTSIDE GARAGE AREA,BASEMENT STORAGE,STAIRS LEADING TO OUTSIDE BASEMENT.
code 41

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