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Raizes Mexican Cocktail Bar

September 24, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA TO NOT HAVE A HANDWASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGN INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS.
code 10Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO LARGE STORAGE BINS WITH RICE AND BEANS WITHOUT LABELS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEMS.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING RECENT SERVICE REPORTS OR THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MAINTAINED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY INFORMATION AS SPECIFIED IN THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(c). CITATION ISSUED.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED TORN PLASTIC LINING ON THE 2 DOOR DRAWER COOLER IN THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TORN AND REMAINING PROTECTIVING LINING FROM EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF INTERIOR OF OVEN IN KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH BURNED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OVEN INTERIOR FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE FAUCET AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIT.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP BEHIND AND BELOW THE OVENS, FRYERS, AND FLAT TOPS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. • OBSERVED FAN COVER IN RIGHT SIDE BATHROOM TO BE MISSING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING COVER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS OF THE HOOD IN KITCHEN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER.
code 58

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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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